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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Petco Park

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36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Restaurant
Lobby
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Waterfront Park and Seaport Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 18 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 1 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lobby - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪REI DO Gado Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stout Public House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Full Moon Sushi & Kitchen Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Petco Park
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was completed in October 2022.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 211 guestrooms or units
  • 20 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bike parking
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

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

The property's resort fee includes a daily USD 10 food and beverage credit which can be used in the on-site restaurant or for in-room dining.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property 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

Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
Kimpton Alma Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alma San Diego an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel
"Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel"
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel San Diego

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 479 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ebonie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, upgrading was easy. easy walk to the bars and food places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must Book!
Great service and beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Myles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice stay. Room was clean, staff was friendly, pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room had a great balcony and the view. But there were not shelves or drawers to put my things in. Also there was a smell. I moved out two days earlier and they did not refund me.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Itzel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing city view from our room and we loved that there was a parking garage right across the street. Staff was so helpful and friendly, if I ever find myself in San Diego again I would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay and will definitely be one of the hotel's I'll go back to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
The location was very convenient but my overall experience was very average if not below average. Staff were not very helpful or knowledgeable when it came to checking information and having your booking through a third party like Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Glenn Rosser

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This place is a poor place to stay for the money. I would have rather stayed at a Red Roof. They are about the same, probably i a better neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I bought inclusive B&b but that gets transferred to a $25b credit which is not enough
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jungeun

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Too many homeless outside
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great and the room was clean, and spacious. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv, foster city

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024