Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area
Rooftop pool
Outdoor dining
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Waterfront Park
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, conference space and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Porto Vista Hotel Downtown's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waterfront Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has a restaurant on site.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 223 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 1208 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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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