Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop pool
Reception
Food and drink
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Waterfront Park
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/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 center.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • 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 center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7700 square feet (715 square meters) 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 cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • 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 55 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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: 18

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: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 15 lbs 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.5 percent destination fee will be charged
  • Service fee: 3.0 percent

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: 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 173 out of 1188 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To old they need to renovation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anvinh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Is accesible to place do you wanna go

Is look nice in picture but is not good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We would definitely stay again! We love staying in the Little Italy area and this location was perfect. Room was clean and service was great.
Night view of city
Great view of Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a diamond in the rough. The staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keisha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Panamanian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying DT and in little Italy, food options galore!!!! Hardest part was picking where and what to eat. My trip was a quick layover, got my hotel to kick feet up, possibly meet up with a friend and not stay in the airport. Id stay here again due to being DT, dinning and possibly a good night life.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Charlottesville

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Not great but good for the price. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monet

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

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking, should list the parking price immediately in the advertisement. The room had a leaking shower head, the floor was dirty, the sheets were stained, and the towels were not clean. This hotel is overpriced and was like a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Great staff & great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

diana, chatsworth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The property seemed dated, the room was very small and the window faced a wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Staff were all friendly & helpful. The hotel was just blah … lacks cleanliness and comfort. Budget friendly compared to others in area, so if you’re just looking for a place to park & sleep it does the job. If you need anything more than that book elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beauregard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived after a 8 hour drive with our kids we were told that the room that was sold to us on here was not actually available. Thankfully the staff felt bad and accommodated us with a room they weren’t using but they didn’t have a room key for us and the lights didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked in around 1:30 pm and was checked in immediately. Didn’t have to wait until 3pm check in. Leann helped us out and was very nice. She said they had a $20 offer to upgrade from a queen to a king with balcony so we jumped on the offer. The room was lovely. Nice and clean. Looks very updated. Balcony overlooked the ocean. Came with mini fridge, sink, and a microwave. The restaurant is awesome. Over looks the ocean as well! 10/10 recommend! We will definitely be staying here again! They even held our bags for us while we explored and waited for our train ride back. Amazing service. Nice updated hotel! Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall happy but lots of room for improvement.

After my shower, feet are black from walking around for one minute. Floors are horribly dirty. Bathroom sliding door kept coming off the rail, had to repeatedly fix. Fiancé was trapped in bathroom at one point until I fixed the door, again. Breakfast was disappointing on several levels. Server was not welcoming at all. The food preparation was not good, small portions and not made per request. The layout of the suite is odd. Can’t sit to watch tv but in single chair, nor from bed. Shelf in bathroom is flaking apart, soap and shampoo dispensers are rusted, corroded and dirty looking. There was one single wash cloth. The front desk was exceptionally polite and expedient. The valet is timely and polite.
Nasty bathroom shelf
TV is in awful position
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic

That was hard and towels were very thin & basic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025