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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Waterfront Park

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Relax in style with plush sofas and armchairs under a shaded pergola.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from our restaurant, featuring large windows and a warm atmosphere.
Relax in this open-plan space with a high ceiling, featuring a variety of seating options and a dining area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and take in the city views.
Enjoy a spacious room with high ceilings and large windows offering a city view.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

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

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel near Waterfront Park
Located close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • 2 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 190 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 7,700 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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 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

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 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 4 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 60 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and San Diego Civic Theatre. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes by foot and Courthouse Station is 11 minutes.

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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 202 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 197 out of 1182 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Walking distance to Little Italy and the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable to Little Italy and downtown piers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANK

Walkable places close by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of things to do near by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Booked here last minute, stay was just okay. Location is great walking distance to great restaurants and shops, but there’s a lot of noise from other guests, airplanes, and the air conditioning. The beds were extremely hard as were the pillows. The room itself was pretty spacious, didn’t feel cramped, appropriately appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Devi

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

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities
Room is old and dated. Hotel lobby is deceiving. Makes u think the rooms will be just as nice as the libby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marny

Good location. Beds and linens need upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

Loved the location of the hotel. Super fair prices and front Desk staff is super nice n friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Haroon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of Little Italy . Tins to do around this neighbor hood. No need for a car. Great clean accommodating hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pool is a long Jacuzzi, check in personnel was just there - asked about restaurants near and all he said was there are a few. Room smelled humid and damped, room.was dark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in Little Italy by many nice restaurants and shops, and the rooftop restaurant was very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Staff was very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great as you could walk over to little Italy and other close by shops and convenience stores. I just didn’t like the rusty bathroom toiletries or soap dispenser. Shower also felt very “motel 6”. It was an okay place for the 2 nights I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is the reason to stay. Very old facilities. Cable TV iffy at best. Room was clean. No microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Malery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025