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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Waterfront Park

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Food and drink
Reception
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite (Two Queens)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 15-minute stroll of Waterfront Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour business centre and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff and a hair salon. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown San Diego hotel include San Diego Civic Theatre and Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Waterfront Park
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7700 square feet (715 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Porto Vista Hotel Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 7700 sq ft of conference space
  • 715 sq. m of conference space
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 19 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7,700 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 15 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.5 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • Service fee: 3.0 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 19.00 for adults and from USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Porto Vista
Porto Vista
Porto Vista Hotel
Porto Vista Hotel San Diego
Porto Vista San Diego
Vista Porto
Ascend Collection San Diego
San Diego Ascend Collection

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Yep, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 55.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

The closest beach to Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is Coronado Beach (4.9 km).

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

No, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 1196 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Next to a warehouse or something that is consistently operating a forklift all you hear is beeping all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana LC

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude, very unwelcoming. Room was musty, and there was rust in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To old they need to renovation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anvinh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Is accesible to place do you wanna go

Is look nice in picture but is not good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We would definitely stay again! We love staying in the Little Italy area and this location was perfect. Room was clean and service was great.
Night view of city
Great view of Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a diamond in the rough. The staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keisha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Panamanian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying DT and in little Italy, food options galore!!!! Hardest part was picking where and what to eat. My trip was a quick layover, got my hotel to kick feet up, possibly meet up with a friend and not stay in the airport. Id stay here again due to being DT, dinning and possibly a good night life.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Charlottesville

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Not great but good for the price. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking, should list the parking price immediately in the advertisement. The room had a leaking shower head, the floor was dirty, the sheets were stained, and the towels were not clean. This hotel is overpriced and was like a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Great staff & great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

diana, chatsworth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The property seemed dated, the room was very small and the window faced a wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

..

Staff were all friendly & helpful. The hotel was just blah … lacks cleanliness and comfort. Budget friendly compared to others in area, so if you’re just looking for a place to park & sleep it does the job. If you need anything more than that book elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beauregard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived after a 8 hour drive with our kids we were told that the room that was sold to us on here was not actually available. Thankfully the staff felt bad and accommodated us with a room they weren’t using but they didn’t have a room key for us and the lights didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked in around 1:30 pm and was checked in immediately. Didn’t have to wait until 3pm check in. Leann helped us out and was very nice. She said they had a $20 offer to upgrade from a queen to a king with balcony so we jumped on the offer. The room was lovely. Nice and clean. Looks very updated. Balcony overlooked the ocean. Came with mini fridge, sink, and a microwave. The restaurant is awesome. Over looks the ocean as well! 10/10 recommend! We will definitely be staying here again! They even held our bags for us while we explored and waited for our train ride back. Amazing service. Nice updated hotel! Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall happy but lots of room for improvement.

After my shower, feet are black from walking around for one minute. Floors are horribly dirty. Bathroom sliding door kept coming off the rail, had to repeatedly fix. Fiancé was trapped in bathroom at one point until I fixed the door, again. Breakfast was disappointing on several levels. Server was not welcoming at all. The food preparation was not good, small portions and not made per request. The layout of the suite is odd. Can’t sit to watch tv but in single chair, nor from bed. Shelf in bathroom is flaking apart, soap and shampoo dispensers are rusted, corroded and dirty looking. There was one single wash cloth. The front desk was exceptionally polite and expedient. The valet is timely and polite.
Nasty bathroom shelf
TV is in awful position
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025