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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Outdoor dining
Rooftop pool
Food and drink
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$141
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 7700 square feet (715 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • 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: 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

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 accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3.0 percent

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 264 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 202 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 1195 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, had all the amenities but the room’s floor was dusty, the toilet paper dispenser was falling off, the floor by the restroom was broken and had sharp edges ( very unsafe)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love porto vista, solid price and it’s in a great area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked the hotel before seeing the reviews, all I could say is that the reviews are a little too dramatic, the only complaint I have is the water for showers, the cold is hot and the hot is cold, hopefully that makes sense lol, also the tv didn’t work that well, and parking was a bit difficult but we managed to find outside parking. But overall the rooms were clean, staff were nice, and if ur seeing the reviews after booking and are a little scared like I was, don’t worry, its actually a good hotel :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hotel is decent , the walking distance to the restaurants and bars was the best. elevator is TERRIBLE. it takes so long to open up, most of the time we had to use the stairs because we would wait a long time for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

phuongthao, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was a 3 star. The receptionist was friendly and efficient. The valet was very inefficient since there was only one valet attendant. The mandatory $55 fee is too much for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gonzalo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
+ Hotel has nice harbor view - Bed Squeaks A LOT, parking in hotel is not included you have to pay for it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daquirie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was trash little hot water low water pressure and it looked like someone tried to break into the room before the room was super hot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was excellent and the area was very safe. I had difficulty obtaining a few extra hangers (I had made four requests), but fortunately, Kiki came to the rescue and brought me extra hangers in less than a minute!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Average experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lady at the front desk was phenomenal. Someone complained about a smoking fee and she handled it with grace and professionalism. I wish I remembered her name. If she is not already, she should be management.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carisa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. The room AC didn’t work well, it is very old rooms with musty mildew smell. Rust on all the shampoo and soap dispensers. Needs upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bsanti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower had a leak, fridge was so loud we had to unplug it. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Devi

Traveled with group
While the hotel, in general, was average, the location made up for it. Right in the heart of little Italy with endless dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the inside was dirty stained or broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View from balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to downtown and very convenient only thing was the parking fee is a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025