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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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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 15-minute stroll of Waterfront Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour business centre and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff and a hair salon. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown San Diego hotel include San Diego Civic Theatre and Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 9 min drive

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

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7700 square feet (715 square metres) 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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
  • 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

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: 4 per cent

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: from approximately USD 19.00 for adults and from USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 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
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 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

What is the cancellation policy at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$235.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Yep, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 45.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

The closest beach to Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is Mission Beach (9.5 km).

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

No, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 222 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 1204 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Venegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls were really thin and it was hard to get the tv to work
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this spot. So close to everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Socorro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bath tub water did not flow , sheets were dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rinky Dink Motel
It’s really a motel- quite run down and unattractive. Location is great- that’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good hotel stay in Little Italy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUPE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOCATION
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Trace

Travelled with partner
Did not live up to the pictures
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosendo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goig
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kuze

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syreeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to seriously upgrade the common spaces and the advertised spool is abismal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The door wouldn’t open or close without slamming it and didn’t fix it! And then they charge another fifty dollars for parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was friendly. The AC in the room wasn't working the best. Room with 2 queens was fairly clean. The restaurant on location was convenient with a good happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024