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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lanterns.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract painting.
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed structure.
A rooftop bar with rows of chairs and tables, overlooking a cityscape with high-rise buildings.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a TV screen, and a bar counter with glasses and a cash register.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and toilet.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a glass partition.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a single orange chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a sink.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite (Two Queens)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and toilet.

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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 gym.
  • 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park and Balboa Park
  • 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 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine 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 valet 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
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 273 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1374 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, entertaining and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for you at the restaurant, great location for walking around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 location!!! Walking distance to so many places we wanted to go to, room was spacious and clean—would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has everything for a vacation stay all at the hotel. Pool restaurant bar and a rooftop cinema. Also walking distance from the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kitkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Friendly staff ! We got there early and were extremely tired and they ket us go into the hotel early which was a much needed respite!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and nice staff. Room was a little dated and bed was very firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, dog friendly and nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ghanashyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is about 1 mile from the USS Midway museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and have always had a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very responsive. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place view is amazing and the theater on the 5th floor to fun!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous from Check in to the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a place to stay not far from the airport. I really liked the look and feel of the place, being in Little Italy. We arrived and quickly settled in on the top floor and loved the outdoor seating and views of the city and harbor. Pleasantly surprised with the on site Glass Door restaurant / bar for dinner and breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean rooms and centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff perfect location within walking distance to lots of stores restaurants and bars beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gilit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really interesting set up. Great location. Swanky bar. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and only supplied for 2 people even though 4 on our reservation. Front desk staff was helpful, thank you to the gentleman with all of the recommendations. The pool was warm and wonderful but lacked anything special.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room. Parking available but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026