Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Food and drink
Rooftop terrace
Meeting facility
Reception
Rooftop pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

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

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

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. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 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, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs 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 Wi-Fi (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 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.

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

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
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 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.5 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • Service fee: 3.0 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 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 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
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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 1240 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Yucaipa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mizael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, staff excellent, friendly, helpful and great customer service. Hotel ok older
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and pleasant! The facilities were as expected. A bit noisy with the airplanes but we knew that when we booked. We did really like how Little Italy was literally a block over. Wd didn't realize how close it was. We were there for 1 night and worked for what we needed. I would recommend for convenience and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice and it was a great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean a little small but overall it was a great stay ,they have valet parking and i thought it was a little pricey 55 dlls but other than that i would stay again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney, Temecula

Staff could not have been nicer. Rooms feel cheap. Pump soap and shampoo dispensers are completely rusted out. Elevator was sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Rojas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Coral

It’s like a giant motel, employees are very nice, but like I said, it’s basically a motel so it’s okay, good enough for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolonna

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
If you need a place to rest your head you’re in the right spot. The place is pretty dumpy, stained sheets, barely any soap in the rusted out dispenser in the shower, cracked mirror… I mean, the location in great, but the rooms are bare minimum what is required. You’ll Sleep ok, but for the price… Lind of a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GALILEA, Bell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay here frequently. Love this place. Great location, wonderful staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Louis-Philipp

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
NO breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were exceptionally courteous. I appreciated the location. The rooms were uncomplicated, but they were comfortable. We will use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025