My husband and I stayed here because we were coming to a conference at the convention center. The location is great because Little Italy is an area away from the more touristy gaslight district, but close enough to reach the convention center with a short train ride. The place had the amenities that we needed to be comfortable. Ian and Ryan were wonderful hosts. They have a great Guidebook section on the listing which lets you know locations for restaurants etc. We enjoyed Craft & Commerce and Shino Sushi. We also rented a car for 24 hours to see some sights outside of the city. One afternoon we took a drive to Julian (known for their pies-get there early!) to see the mountains. The next morning we took a drive up the coastal highway all the way to Carlsbad and stopped at the Salk institute (known for its architecture) and Del Mar Beach. One day I skipped the conference and spent a day at The Pendry Spa. I had the best massage ever, then enjoyed the steam room and pool for the rest of the day. All in all an awesome vacation (with a little work thrown in :)!! If we come back to the conference next year, we will definitely stay at Ryan and Ian's place!!