Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 425 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2022.

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a restaurant on site.
The Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Leave of Absence - This bar is located by the pool. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Leave of Absence
  • The Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 day
  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

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

The property's resort fee includes a daily USD 10 food and beverage credit which can be used in the on-site restaurant or for in-room dining.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
Kimpton Alma Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alma San Diego an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel
"Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel"
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 504 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful but the location is not ideal. You’re better off getting a hotel closer to little Italy if you still want a downtown vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our new favorite hotel in SD. Easy check in and check out. Rooms were spacious, clean and with a great view. Staff members were extremely friendly, starting with the valet employees when we first arrived at the hotel. We would definitely return. Also, loved the artwork and decor of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

el

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. They make accommodation for your pet (food bowls,bed etc). Staff is professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property inside. Rooms and staff are very solid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very good
Really nice people and great service. It has everything I need and close to all the good bars at downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Bad parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ikoa, Nairobi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and committed to the satisfaction of the customers.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luchanna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
I loved it. It was an amazing stay.! Customer Service was beyond amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here!
Location was perfect. Close enough to all the action of Gaslamp that you can walk there. Room was clean and comfortable. Only small issue I had was the shower drained really slow and we had to hurry to shower so it didn’t overflow. Also the food at the cafe/restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ebonie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, upgrading was easy. easy walk to the bars and food places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must Book!
Great service and beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Myles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice stay. Room was clean, staff was friendly, pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room had a great balcony and the view. But there were not shelves or drawers to put my things in. Also there was a smell. I moved out two days earlier and they did not refund me.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024