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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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Food and drink
Reception
Meeting facility
Rooftop pool
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 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

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

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬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 valet 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mission Beach (9.5 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. 374 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 1216 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Md Mobarak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😷
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ireland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind personal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was $55 per night with limited street parking available. Should just charge more and give free parking. But, I guess that would ruin the bait and switch aspect of their pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was nice however they charged me $55 for valet but did not actually have real valet. I had to load my own bags and bring the cart up then load my car. Then when I went to pick up my car they asked if we wanted them to get it or us go walk and find it. What’s the point of valet if I have to go get my own car. I had even tipped $10 for valet and then they charged me $55 on top of that. Ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was dirty, looked like there was old vomiting the wall. Staff was so loud in the morning banging on the walls. I chose checkout at 12pm but two separate staff members knocked on my door two separate time before 11am to see if I was checking out. I’ll never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori H

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dark and dingy. Ice machine was broken and in a very dark corner. Staff was good, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos, Littlerock

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos, Littlerock

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I was kind of disappointed the refrigerator did not really work, the blow dryer almost caught fire, HVAC mini split did not function properly. The water did not drain properly there's little more stuff but damn i been going since covid and its not getting renovated like it should. Any who yeah it was blah this past weekend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Valet parking was easy and fast but expensive at $55 the breakfast vouchers that we received because we were checked into the wrong room initially provided only a limited breakfast of eggs toast potatoes and a meat choice. The Rooftop Bar was great the service was good and the rooms were okay also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

America, Casa Grande

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Little Italy in San Diego, Easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeovanni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

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

Worth what you pay

Hotel was nice but hate paying for parking but....it is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mari

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was way too expensive $55 a night. Our room had no air conditioning and their c/c machine weren’t working. Front desk was very rude, trying to blame us (our bank) for the problem when we tried to use 7 different credit cards (5 different banks)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Phoenix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very good, except for slow lobby elevator and slow drain in bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room very spacious and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was real clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

nina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ll start with what is good. The Staff and service are very friendly and made me feel welcomed. Not a leader in Guest service, but more on that later. A great touch was music from a band I was in town to see began playing once the Manager asked about my visit. Pretty cool and great touch. The location is ideal in downtown and Little Italy. Plenty of cute shops and restaurants nearby, walking distance. The bar and restaurant upstairs is actually really good and offered an amazing sunset high rise view. Drinks were good, food mediocre. Good happy hour price. Now the place is run down. The pictures either showcase what’s good or out of date. Although comfortable and great working AC, the room is pretty sad in its condition, reflective of most of the complex. The toilet in my room didn’t work. And when I attempted to report it, they never fixed it. I went my entire stay without a working toilet, (one night). When checking out I addressed with Front Desk about my toilet. No apology, no offer to refund or credit. Just proceeded to look through a phone text exchange, only to find out that the wrong room was inspected, not mine. “That’s why it didn’t get fixed”. Ok that’s great, but doesn’t resolve my concern. Well, I mostly likely will not stay here again unless this place completely goes through an overhaul. Not worth the price per night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Doriss

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025