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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Waterfront Park

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining
Food and drink

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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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 neighborhood

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 - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

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 Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬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, 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
  • 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. 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.

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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: 3.0 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown to the airport?

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is 2.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown.

How close is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (14-min drive) from Mission Beach and 6.8 mi (14-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 19.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 per night.

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have a pool?

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown does not have a pool.

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown to downtown San Diego?

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is 0.7 mi away from San Diego.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 204 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 1204 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked the hotel before seeing the reviews, all I could say is that the reviews are a little too dramatic, the only complaint I have is the water for showers, the cold is hot and the hot is cold, hopefully that makes sense lol, also the tv didn’t work that well, and parking was a bit difficult but we managed to find outside parking. But overall the rooms were clean, staff were nice, and if ur seeing the reviews after booking and are a little scared like I was, don’t worry, its actually a good hotel :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hotel is decent , the walking distance to the restaurants and bars was the best. elevator is TERRIBLE. it takes so long to open up, most of the time we had to use the stairs because we would wait a long time for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

phuongthao, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was a 3 star. The receptionist was friendly and efficient. The valet was very inefficient since there was only one valet attendant. The mandatory $55 fee is too much for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gonzalo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
+ Hotel has nice harbor view - Bed Squeaks A LOT, parking in hotel is not included you have to pay for it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daquirie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was trash little hot water low water pressure and it looked like someone tried to break into the room before the room was super hot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was excellent and the area was very safe. I had difficulty obtaining a few extra hangers (I had made four requests), but fortunately, Kiki came to the rescue and brought me extra hangers in less than a minute!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Average experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lady at the front desk was phenomenal. Someone complained about a smoking fee and she handled it with grace and professionalism. I wish I remembered her name. If she is not already, she should be management.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carisa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. The room AC didn’t work well, it is very old rooms with musty mildew smell. Rust on all the shampoo and soap dispensers. Needs upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bsanti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower had a leak, fridge was so loud we had to unplug it. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Devi

Traveled with group
While the hotel, in general, was average, the location made up for it. Right in the heart of little Italy with endless dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the inside was dirty stained or broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View from balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to downtown and very convenient only thing was the parking fee is a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Belsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025