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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Waterfront Park

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Relax in style with plush sofas and armchairs under a shaded pergola.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from our restaurant, featuring large windows and a warm atmosphere.
Relax in this open-plan space with a high ceiling, featuring a variety of seating options and a dining area.
Enjoy a spacious room with high ceilings and large windows offering a city view.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and take in the city views.

Reviews

6.4 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
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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 - 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
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

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
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬6 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. 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
  • 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. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 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, desk chairs, 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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
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
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, 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 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 204 out of 1170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 1170 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

marlene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was notified that hot water was going to be turned off in 35 minute.

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price you pay this hotel is not worth it. I found it dirty and rooms very small. The chair in our room was so dirty the arms were black and the under the cushion looked liked it never was cleaned. The only convenience was you were within walking distance restaurants and harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Great location. Rooms need some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Don’t be fooled by the pics

The hotel looked Amazing in the photos. It looks nothing like that in person. It’s old and very small. The only good thing was the location. A block from little Italy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Awni

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Awni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very musty smell throughout the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Perfect location

Loved the location of the hotel. Super fair prices and front Desk staff is super nice n friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper nice people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia, Houston

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

6/10 Okay

ELVIA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Silvana, glendale

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is an ok hot l, very clean, the only thing there is No parking. The parking at the hotel is valet only $45.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pranjal

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

No regular TV

Clean & comfy just did not have regular TV or Cable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Senteil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unhappy

The photos of the property were not accurate. It doesn't look like the photos. We were very disappointment and unhappy. We ended up leaving and looking for a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was nice, furniture comfortable. Room entrances were outdoors but within a courtyard. Small bathrooms. Room furniture has some wear and tear but bed was comfortable. Restaurant view was nice. Food and service were just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in Little Italy by many nice restaurants and shops, and the rooftop restaurant was very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Valeria Tauber

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad smell, no parking other than valet, horrible coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Photos are not accurate

Photos looked way better than the hotel does. Heat wasn’t working properly. Dark on the catwalk and not what I expected to see when I booked. Rooms are ok, location is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025