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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Waterfront Park

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is CA $170
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 23 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 32 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • Courthouse Station - 11 min walk
  • America Plaza Trolley Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. Also, San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes and Courthouse Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 190 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 15 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (USD 45.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (7700 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: 4 percent

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 34.00 for adults and USD 28.0 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 15 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 60 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Waterfront Park (9-min walk) and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (13-min walk), along with San Diego Civic Theatre (14-min walk) and Port of San Diego (0.9 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Porto Vista Hotel Downtown like?
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is in Downtown San Diego, a short 8-minute drive from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and 17 minutes' walk from B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Angelina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Loved the location, perfect for walking around Little Italy. Clean room, yes there was an odor of chlorine or strong cleaning product but it was manageable for us.
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

i asked the front desk about 3 different times if i could get a blanket for my bed and i just gave up after it wasn't done
dunno what kind of hotel only gives this for blankets for their bed
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lydia, 2-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Rinky Dink Motel
It’s really a motel- quite run down and unattractive. Location is great- that’s about it.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Syreeta, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The door wouldn’t open or close without slamming it and didn’t fix it! And then they charge another fifty dollars for parking
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Pedram, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Awful no service , no lock on doors, no cleaning , dirty rooms, wrong hours , broken lamps/ fridge ,
Jesse Ray, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bed sheets were turned inside out, there was no blanket, no TV except for paid channels that you had to use your login to watch. The shower was wet when I got into the room. Horrible experience and I won't be going back.
Porto bedsheet inside out.
Corine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice location but not so nice room
The location was amazing but the room was not clean. The location was very walkable to nice restaurants, shops and nightlife. The room was similar to a motel 6 inside. The bathroom was filthy and the shower clogged up every time a shower was taken.
Brandy, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

George, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here!!!
Hotel falling apart. We were told you had to request room cleaning and clean towel service. Requested everyday for 5 day stay and didn't happen until we put all the dirty towels and bag of garbage on checkin desk. Only 1 of 3 ice machines worked in hotel. Fridge in room broken. $45 per day to park don’t know unless search hotel.com site, not easy to find.
Shawnelle, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lisa, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Smell
I booked this place as it looked nice in the photos but they were misleading. This place felt more like a motel than a hotel. One thing that stood out was each room was smelly and musky. We changed three rooms and decided to cancel our reservation and found another hotel.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Monica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Permarie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I only gave two stars because of the room. It was outdated; the curtains, the decor, the wall color, the door frames had been repaired several times, patched holes in the wall near the bathroom etc. The bed was very firm, the hand towel holder had not been dusted in ages, the refrigerator was dusty on top, one of the lamps didn't work and the toilet plugged the first night we got there. We didn't want to spend a lot of money on the hotel room as we wanted the downtown experience and nightlife more so you get what you pay for. Parking is $45 per day! The valet staff was very courteous, professional and quick to retrieve our vehicle so I give them five stars. When we requested room service, they arrived quickly.
Sherri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

David, 2-night trip
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