Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Petco Park

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony) | Living room
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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Lobby

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (San Diego View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Balcony)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Petco Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seaport Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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

  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby @ Courtyard Marriott San Diego - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Brooklyn Pizzeria - ‬1 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 are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 14 meeting rooms available. 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 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
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 150.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 35
  • Resort fee: USD 40.58 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
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, 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

Reviews

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 868 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Khawaja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wondeful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Abraham

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
property was very pretty but due to lack of maintenance many things have begun to fall apart in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outside of property can be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nolan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was awful. Do not stay here. Disruptive and unwelcoming property. Will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel . Conveniently located .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly; but there was music at the pool one night and it was too loud. After turning on the white noise and pulling all the blinds the music still vibrated through our room. Food in dining area was good. Transportation was easy and the gaslight district was fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Hawthorne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Downtown SD. Convenient location, nice hotel for a good price, friendly and accommodating staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemal

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gian Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chukwunonso

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff welcome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Shadab

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor and how beautifully designed everything is. I didn't like that we couldnt self park and we looked like a bunch of gypsy's unloading at the curb. The staff at the pool bar, ("leave of absence") was not friendly at all. We had to wait almost two hours after check-in to get our room and you think they would try to make you as comfortable as possible at the pool bar asking if you need drinks, trying to get you to spend money. We had two kids with us so to wait like we did was a big deal. But they just walked passed us and didn't even acknowledge we were there, we had to go to the bar and ask for drinks. Thank God for Sophia at the front desk. She was super sweet and was really apologetic for the wait, even though it was out of her control. The beds were very comfortable and we had a decent city view. Overall it was a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025