Was not allowed to stay because I have a small 4 pound dog. Maybe in small fine print there was something stating no dogs but I didn’t see it. They need to make it more visible. Got there with it being 100 degrees outside and was sent away. Not dog or pet friendly at all. 100 dollars non refundable for nothing and left in the sun to search for another place. Found a better place for cheaper but what a loss. Make your rules and regulations more visable…

Old. Cute and such a great vibe of a place to stay. Family owned and definitely will stay again.

Old. Cute and such a great vibe of a place to stay. Family owned and definitely will stay again.

We did not have a lot of interaction with the staff. However, when we did it was pleasant. The property was an older property which was nice not a big 100 room (all the same) place but it was showing its age a little. I would stay again based on location and everything being walkable.

Historic building built in 1930, charming. Staff was very friendly, their children helping out, also very charming!

We did not have a lot of interaction with the staff. However, when we did it was pleasant. The property was an older property which was nice not a big 100 room (all the same) place but it was showing its age a little. I would stay again based on location and everything being walkable.

Historic building built in 1930, charming. Staff was very friendly, their children helping out, also very charming!

It is a historic 1930s hotel, so rooms and bathrooms are small. However the owner of as very welcoming and everything was clean! It was a little expensive but we booked last minute, and we were happy.

It is a historic 1930s hotel, so rooms and bathrooms are small. However the owner of as very welcoming and everything was clean! It was a little expensive but we booked last minute, and we were happy.

This is a wonderful place to stay in Chula Vista. You are just down the street from many restaurants and shops (easy to walk to) and the hotel is wonderful. The owners were excellent and the rooms were adorable. I loved the historic nature of this hotel and would definitely stay again when I'm in the area.

This is a wonderful place to stay in Chula Vista. You are just down the street from many restaurants and shops (easy to walk to) and the hotel is wonderful. The owners were excellent and the rooms were adorable. I loved the historic nature of this hotel and would definitely stay again when I'm in the area.

Quiet and near chula vista downtown

Quiet and near chula vista downtown

Front desk lady very nice. Clean rooms

Front desk lady very nice. Clean rooms

The staff are amazing

The staff are amazing

Nice stay. Enjoyed market days sale near by. Host/owner helped us get to room a bit early

Nice stay. Enjoyed market days sale near by. Host/owner helped us get to room a bit early

We loved the historic nature of this property, and it's wonderfully friendly proprietor. It was just right for our stay.

The host & owners Karen & her lovely mother. Very friendly & welcoming, they would go out of their way to accommodate my experience in this very charming delightful 1930's, Chula Vista's FIRST hotel. I was booked in the Mission de Alcala. Each room had their own plaque on door w/the history behind it in the room for guest to take back some memories of this Delightful hotel. I Highly recommend staying here. It was clean, comfortable and lots charm from the 1930's Art Deco period. I would certainly come back & stay here when visiting my brother & his family.

The host & owners Karen & her lovely mother. Very friendly & welcoming, they would go out of their way to accommodate my experience in this very charming delightful 1930's, Chula Vista's FIRST hotel. I was booked in the Mission de Alcala. Each room had their own plaque on door w/the history behind it in the room for guest to take back some memories of this Delightful hotel. I Highly recommend staying here. It was clean, comfortable and lots charm from the 1930's Art Deco period. I would certainly come back & stay here when visiting my brother & his family.

Way over-priced! You would think, for $136/night there would be a microwave and small refrigerator in the rooms. Nope. No breakfast either. The water in the bathtub was either too cold or too hot. Could not control the temperature. The bar of soap was tiny.....only lasted me 3 days. The only amenity was free parking. I will not return to El Primero

Way over-priced! You would think, for $136/night there would be a microwave and small refrigerator in the rooms. Nope. No breakfast either. The water in the bathtub was either too cold or too hot. Could not control the temperature. The bar of soap was tiny.....only lasted me 3 days. The only amenity was free parking. I will not return to El Primero

This was a historic boutique hotel within walking distance of restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee houses. The hotel was very clean and inviting. The hostess Karen was very hospitable and gave us some pointers. There is a very nice courtyard to enjoy a drink or just sit and relax with beautiful plants and lighting. I definitely have found a little gem to book if visiting San Diego. I can’t wait to return.

This was a historic boutique hotel within walking distance of restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee houses. The hotel was very clean and inviting. The hostess Karen was very hospitable and gave us some pointers. There is a very nice courtyard to enjoy a drink or just sit and relax with beautiful plants and lighting. I definitely have found a little gem to book if visiting San Diego. I can’t wait to return.

Super nice place, everything close even the bus. I recommended.

Super nice place, everything close even the bus. I recommended.

Paper thin walls but great service

Paper thin walls but great service

I didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be a very well located small Hotel, Boutique style built in 1931. Very well kept with the friendliest hostesses. The room was a little small but very functional. Everything worked well. From TV to great water pressure in the shower, to a comfortable bed with pillows which you may select from soft to hard. The location was close to restaurants and shops that made my stay more fun. I will definitely will return to this Hotel.

I didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be a very well located small Hotel, Boutique style built in 1931. Very well kept with the friendliest hostesses. The room was a little small but very functional. Everything worked well. From TV to great water pressure in the shower, to a comfortable bed with pillows which you may select from soft to hard. The location was close to restaurants and shops that made my stay more fun. I will definitely will return to this Hotel.