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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Waterfront Park

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Rooftop terrace
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Rooftop pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Waterfront Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. San Diego Civic Theatre and Port of San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5-star hotel near 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 center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7700 square feet (715 square meters) 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 45.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 19.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 4 percent

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: approximately USD 19.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 223 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 1201 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Trace

Travelled with partner
Did not live up to the pictures
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosendo

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

10/10 Excellent

kuze

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syreeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to seriously upgrade the common spaces and the advertised spool is abismal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The door wouldn’t open or close without slamming it and didn’t fix it! And then they charge another fifty dollars for parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was friendly. The AC in the room wasn't working the best. Room with 2 queens was fairly clean. The restaurant on location was convenient with a good happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Glowbug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good spot for the Little Italy area! Everything is in walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pedram

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sahil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice hotel in total, great area to go walking as long as you want to and eat of course. The only downside to my stay was the fact that you could hear people's beds in rooms around you, which was funny to hear but I haven't experienced that in the past at any hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMILY, WINDSOR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet in comparison with India street. Still used earplugs, but not so much noise considering it’s right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Winnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful no service , no lock on doors, no cleaning , dirty rooms, wrong hours , broken lamps/ fridge ,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Corine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed sheets were turned inside out, there was no blanket, no TV except for paid channels that you had to use your login to watch. The shower was wet when I got into the room. Horrible experience and I won't be going back.
Porto bedsheet inside out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was solid, only thing that was slightly bothersome was the deposit amount. 250$ i felt it was a lot, yes you get it back regardless but most hotels charge around 100$-150$ or maybe im not up to date with hotel lrices now but jeez. Lastly the room was clean like usual but unfortunately when getting ready for bed upon raising the sheets there was a small animal dropping. Not a big deal for us but i suggest checking rooms now for possible animal/rodents so it doesnt get out of hand, just thought it was wierd. Staff was friendly and location was quiet and had a good night sleep. Thank you for the stay andbtreating us well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Waldo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024