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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Food and drink
Reception
Meeting facility
Rooftop pool
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.0 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, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

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

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

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, valet parking and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
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 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
  • On-site 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7700 square feet (715 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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. 423 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1265 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

MARTIN, MARINA DEL REY

Business traveller
Room was sufficient without any extras. Not even a bottle of drinking water! Water vending machine only took quarters and was old and used. Credit card machines at check in were also broken? Seems no real pride of ownership? Immediate bombardment on email to visit their restaurant to buy breakfast! Not the classiest stay, but like i said, sufficient!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, neat place to stay. Rooftop hot tub and bar were great perks, amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff went out of their way to help, and the room was very clean and cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean and safe environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure is very low, the toilet takes 2 flushes each time, and the fire alarm went off in the morning and no offer of compensation or credit for the inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I chose this hotel for a one night stay before taking a cruise. Its location is fantastic! I took the city bus from the airport and walked an easy ten minute walk to the hotel. It’s across the street from the heart of Little Italy. It’s a fifteen minute walk from the waterfront/the cruise terminal. The hotel has a fun beach theme. It feels like a glorified motel, particularly because each room opens onto an outside hallway. It’s more funky than fabulous. For the price and location, the hotel was a great choice for my one night. If I were staying in town longer I would look for a nicer place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here frequently and I’m always happy with our room with the service and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very kind....all of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Arturo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Reserved 2 rooms for my family and my in-laws. One room was flooded. Food is good at their restaurant but super slow. The night bartender very cool and good customer service. But the white guy in the morning very cold, missing alot of options from menu. No kids menu. And customer not great. We still game 20% tip plus on table tip. Remember PARKING is $55-85 a night.... AND THE WORST EXPERIENCE was sleeping i hr out of the WHOLE NIGHT, BECAUSE ECHOO ON THE FLOORING IS BAD, PEOPLE SCREAMING AT 1AM, 2AM, 3AM, 4AM, & 5 AM... NEVER AGAIN... THE ONLY GOOD THING WAS THAT LITTLE ITALY IS LIKE E MIN AWAY, AND LOTS OF RESTAURANTS.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Clara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Close to everything. Walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Room was spotless, front desk was amicable, and I forgot I left food in the fridge. Place is HUGE! With a RESTAURANT! Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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