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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed (San Diego View)

Room, 1 King Bed (San Diego View)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Balcony)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony) | Living room

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

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony)

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San Diego

In the heart of San Diego, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Waterfront Park and Petco Park. .This boutique hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Seaport Village.

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) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaslamp Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 211 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 14 meeting rooms available for events.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast and dinner.
The Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - This restaurant is located by the pool and specializes in pizza. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Lift (94 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 70 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 947 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff throughout stay and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jafet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghulam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice location, clean rooms, and frienly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Farzaneh

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for six nights, and unfortunately our experience was uncomfortable. The room was extremely cold throughout our stay. Although we reported the issue multiple times, staff brought in engineering support each time, but the thermostat was never properly fixed. We requested a room change; however, the hotel was fully booked until the fourth night, so we had to remain in the same room for most of our stay. Additionally, there were many homeless individuals around the hotel. While the property did have security and we did feel safe, it still made the environment less pleasant. I was also surprised to find that there was no coffee machine in the room!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Azi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was friendly but we were not thrilled with the overall condition of the rooms. The first room had a significant amount of mold in The bathroom and the second room just didn't appear super clean. The hotel has a lot of homeless around it in the evenings and also a lot of street noise until 2-3am. The food was average and hotel parking was overpriced and should have been indicated on booking for consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Porscha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Room was really nice and the view was PERFECT.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TV didnt work. Poor wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bauner, Los Angeles

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was wonderful, very nice view. Staff very nice. And i revived a free $20 room service voucher.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing! Amenities were awesome! Staff was super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kochav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was helping for anything you need. Only problem that I paid for king-size bed and I got Quinn but I complained and after that I got what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Riverside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing & all of the staff were so great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Really enjoyed the complimentary bottle of wine as well as how convenient it was to walk to restaurants & bars .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025