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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
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining
Rooftop pool

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
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 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

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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

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Petco Park - 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) - 8 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. 265 out of 1204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 268 out of 1204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 224 out of 1204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1204 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

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

6/10 Okay

Waldo

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

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in little italy, great restaurants near by. Unfortunately the pictures from Expedia of the hotel were not what up to date. The room was very old and the shower head had very little water coming out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Trina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to little Italy good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty left and canceled within the hour they promised me a refund and it’s been two weeks no call back or response or anytype of hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Images provided prior to booking were deceiving. While the room appeared to have been cleaned, there was almost no lighting along ground floor corridors. The room I was assigned (which was directly facing the parking area) had no deadbolt or lock in the handle at all, just the bar lock which felt unsafe and strange for a ground floor room. There was no internet or wifi provided and no cell phone service in the room. Additionally, there was mold and a hole in the floor in the bathroom. I left within 30 mins and cancelled my 2nd nights’ reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old building but very clean !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location but not so nice room
The location was amazing but the room was not clean. The location was very walkable to nice restaurants, shops and nightlife. The room was similar to a motel 6 inside. The bathroom was filthy and the shower clogged up every time a shower was taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hugo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The walls are very thin so you can hear everything! Even obnoxious guests above you that party til past 3am! I know this is out of the property's control but what can you do! Other than that the location is great! The property could use some renovation but for the price it cant be beat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

carey, Alpine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the place is falling apart with mold, moisture, bad smells, peeling wallpaper, not to mention the hairs found in the bed, bathtub and elsewhere. the photos online are misleading

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are outdated and my room had some damage, definitely not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived, the front desk personnel were helpful. I requested maid service for my room the following day and was allowed to check in early. So far so good. The room was ok for the price. After that, the service shifted. My room was not cleaned as requested. Then on the day of my check out, the hotel employees kept banging on my door asking if I was going to check out. I received a phone call and told the person that I had spoken with the front deak and received permission for a late check out. A second call came telling me I would need to pay $50.00 to check out late, i.e. 1:00 pm. I told them to charge it. The knocks o n the door by staff continued. I was tring to rest but then a staff person tried to open the door before 1:00 pm and I told them I had a late check out. The person asked if I had paid. I told them call your supervisor and ask. The person left the door open and I had to get up to close the door. Despite paying the late check out fee, I felt like an interloper. That is the last time I stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George

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

8/10 Good

YUICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was horrible except for Michael. Room was not ready on arrival. Parking fee is ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site parking charges were a joke. Staff were uninterested bordering on rude. Keys continually failed to work, worst hotel I’ve stayed in California at the price point
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024