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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Food and drink
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Meeting facility
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

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

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a short 9-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 13 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Civic Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 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

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
At Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 7700 square feet (715 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7,700 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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: 18

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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 60 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.5 percent destination fee will be charged
  • Service fee: 3.0 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1241 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Room was spotless, front desk was amicable, and I forgot I left food in the fridge. Place is HUGE! With a RESTAURANT! Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fei

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay second time being here. David aka D in the glassdoor bar was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean .the doors need more soundproofing but it was still okay. Staff was very nice. Restaurant was clean and staff was nice . Breakfast was $$ but very good.we didnt use parking but it was right there. We walked everywhere and very convenient. Thank you again for a nice stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Little Italy neighbhorhood. Close to airport and highway. My room (505) was facing the highhway, so in a noisy environment, but keeping the bathroom fan on overnight drowned the noise and made it ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Yucaipa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mizael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, staff excellent, friendly, helpful and great customer service. Hotel ok older
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and pleasant! The facilities were as expected. A bit noisy with the airplanes but we knew that when we booked. We did really like how Little Italy was literally a block over. Wd didn't realize how close it was. We were there for 1 night and worked for what we needed. I would recommend for convenience and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice and it was a great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean a little small but overall it was a great stay ,they have valet parking and i thought it was a little pricey 55 dlls but other than that i would stay again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney, Temecula

Staff could not have been nicer. Rooms feel cheap. Pump soap and shampoo dispensers are completely rusted out. Elevator was sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Rojas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025