Porto Vista Hotel

3.5-star property
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 1-855-201-7819

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3.2 out of 5
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"I was really pleased with my overall stay. The hotel was pretty much perfect considering location (close to restaurants the night life and air port). ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 01 May 2018

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Hotel Description

3.5-star hotel near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Little Italy hotel, you'll find Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Balboa Park. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free airport shuttle

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 2 conference rooms, 24-hour business center, and free airport shuttle. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and perks like free WiFi and a free cruise terminal shuttle.

Free WiFi, refrigerators

Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, the 190 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and safes.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$112 per night

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Porto Vista Hotel ratings based on 57 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.2 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Porto Vista Hotel

Everyone (12) Couples (1) Family (2)
3 out of 5
Room was very small. Our toilet would not flush. Water pressure was nonexistent. Towels were very worn. Definitely could use updating.

Posted by on Jun 8, 2019

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Jun 10, 2019 by Ivy

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4 out of 5
Great location right in little Italy. Easy access to harbor and seaport shopping. Hotel rooms were outdated but clean.

Posted by on May 28, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 29, 2019 by Ivy

Thank you for your feedback! we look forward to seeing you again soon!

5 out of 5
Checking in was a breeze, so friendly and welcoming. Lovely room and spacious bathroom. Glad i booked here.

Posted by , from New Hyde Park. New York on Apr 28, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 29, 2019 by Porto Vista Hotel

Geeeeez, don't make us blush. Thank you so much for your feedback. Your review assures us that our goal for great customer service and comfortable visits from our guests are met. Please tell your friends/family about our hotel. We hope to see you again.

1 out of 5
It was noisy starting at 7am. There was a parking lot right outside my door with a forklift and truck backing up with the back up alarm. The door also let cold air in all night.

Posted by on Apr 8, 2019

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Apr 9, 2019 by Ivy

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4 out of 5
incredible location, good staff and efficient rooms, but very tight spaces in room, hallways/corridors a bit tired and runs more like a motel after you get past entrance.

Posted by on Feb 2, 2019

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Feb 4, 2019 by Ivy

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3 out of 5
Convenient location to the airport and downtown with friendly staff. Older hotel with some upgrades; louder as rooms do open to outside corridor (with parking lot below). Everything in my room was unplugged and could have used another blanket/comforter over thin sheets! Does include breakfast.

Posted by on Jan 31, 2019

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Jan 31, 2019 by Ivy

Thank you for your feedback! we look forward to seeing you again soon!

2 out of 5
NNice Location, It’s a old hotel need to be updated..... to me is a motel simple like this

Posted by on Dec 18, 2018

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Dec 18, 2018 by Ivy

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5 out of 5
I was really pleased with my overall stay. The hotel was pretty much perfect considering location (close to restaurants the night life and air port). The room was very nice and clean. My room was cleaned everyday and I received fresh linen/towels. Front desk guy from night shift was very helpful probing information about the area what to do and even provided a map showing details :-)

Posted by , from Chicago on May 1, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 6, 2018 by PVH Management

Dear Traveler, Happy to hear you greatly enjoyed our Little Italy location and was able to easily explore and dine thanks to our helpful staff! We are thankful to be located in the best part of San Diego. Can't wait to host future stays. Best,

2 out of 5
Staff badmouthed Travelocity. First room was a small boxlike with small bath . Toilet did not work. Moved us to a better room w an extra charge. Free breakfast not available for us. Only for people who booked through the hotel. No vanity in bathroom.. parking 25 dollars a day. No glasses in room. Only paper cups. This is the second time we stayed here but would not do it again.

Posted by on Mar 20, 2018

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4 out of 5
Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location and beautiful views from the restaurant and rooftop deck. There is no view from city view rooms so that description is misleading. This hotel is basically a secured motel with a hotel front. Very overpriced.

Posted by on Aug 7, 2017

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About the Porto Vista Hotel

Location 1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Porto Vista Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are free. 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
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Airport: San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) (3.6 km / 2.2 mi)
  • Train station: San Diego Santa Fe Depot (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: County Center - Little Italy Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle, train station pick-up, cruise terminal shuttle, and ferry terminal shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Porto Vista Hotel offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.

The Glass Door - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Airport shuttle service is available on request from 7 AM to 7 PM. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Airport shuttle service is offered on request from 7 AM to 7 PM. Fees may apply. Please make arrangements in advance by contacting the property.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 20 lb)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are 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.

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A 10.5 percent city/local tax will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 7 and USD 14 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Porto Vista Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).