Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Waterfront Park

Choose dates to view prices

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Photo gallery for Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Rooftop pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 34.00 per person)
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Santa Fe Depot14 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego-Old Town Transit Center8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

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
  • 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

  • Mona Lisa Italian Foods - 5 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange - 5 min walk
  • Morning Glory - 4 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
  • Pappalecco - 3 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, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine 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 34.00 for adults and USD 28.0 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

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

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 34.00 for adults and USD 28.0 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. Contactless check-out is available.

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

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 1041 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1041 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1041 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 1041 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1041 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is conveniently located in Little Italy. It is a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Montakran

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities