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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Waterfront Park

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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers a convenient base with amenities like a rooftop terrace, 24-hour business center, cooked-to-order breakfast, valet parking, luggage storage, and free WiFi. Helpful staff and a prime location near Waterfront Park earn praise.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 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

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel near Waterfront Park
Located close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 190 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 7 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.5 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • Service fee: 3.0 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 19.00 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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

Is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 60 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes by foot and Courthouse Station is 11 minutes.

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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 1185 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

10/10 Excellent

Katie Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the room was spotless!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tieng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, with awesome staff (very helpful friendly and knowledgable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Little Italy in San Diego, Easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Md Mobarak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😷
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Timothy J

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was $55 per night with limited street parking available. Should just charge more and give free parking. But, I guess that would ruin the bait and switch aspect of their pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

IVY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thin walls, not very clean, hard bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was dirty, looked like there was old vomiting the wall. Staff was so loud in the morning banging on the walls. I chose checkout at 12pm but two separate staff members knocked on my door two separate time before 11am to see if I was checking out. I’ll never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel didn’t really look like how it was in the pictures, I expected way more bc that’s how the pictures made it seem. I felt like I was in a motel but at least the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking is difficult to find, specially during events
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was nice, and staff was friendly. The air condition in our room didn't work and that was the only down fall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to spot when im in SD. In the heart of Little Italy and surrounded by everything. Staff is always great and tend to get upgraded. Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For me the place was perfect. I found street parking which was free from 7pm to 11 am and the street was quiet just behind the busy walk of fame. MEL'S DINER was 60 meters away. - Charles Rahim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Not great but good for the price. Great location.
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to Little Italy and walking distance to Embarcadero. Rooms were dated and bedding sub-par. Restaurant/bar was just ok. But overall, decent value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities
Room is old and dated. Hotel lobby is deceiving. Makes u think the rooms will be just as nice as the libby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

Loved the location of the hotel. Super fair prices and front Desk staff is super nice n friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marny

Good location. Beds and linens need upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

6/10 Okay

Haroon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Staff was very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025