Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View
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LCD TV, pay films

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free use of bicycles, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and desk chairs. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and phones. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include minibars and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
WiFi is free in public spaces. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Leave of Absence
  • The Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The property's resort fee includes a daily USD 10 food and beverage credit which can be used in the on-site restaurant or for in-room dining.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property 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

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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 629 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, Lathrop

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

diann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, large rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this place. Their staff are phenomenal and you feel very welcome from every staff (no matter position) there. The rooms are very clean and the area is really good as it close to many major spots in San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waynita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Urbandale

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was exactly were we need to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
dicey area and seems to be run a bit poorly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff and gaslight district location was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that we were able to use the resort fee towards the restaurant so it doesn’t really feel like you’re paying a resort fee. I also like that we got 2 glasses of wine. So the fees and the costs didn’t feel as bad with those types of perks. The area isn’t good. If we stayed 3 blocks away it isn’t as bad ai I would’ve paid to be in a nicer an area that feels safer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farnoush

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing, the room was beautiful and the bar and restaurant were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jhansi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Santa Fe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and we had a delicious dinner downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025