Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

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

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 5
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

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
‪Barbusa - ‬3 min walk
‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬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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includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

6.6

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Tieng

24 Sept, 2025

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

16 Oct, 2025

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

27 Oct, 2025

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

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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy J

26 Oct, 2025

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

27 Sept, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thin walls, not very clean, hard bed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

24 Oct, 2025

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

28 Sept, 2025

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

8 Aug, 2025

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

5 Sept, 2025

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

18 Aug, 2025

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

1 Aug, 2025

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

7 Sept, 2025

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

5 Aug, 2025

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

6 Aug, 2025

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

29 Jun, 2025

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

Everyone was very welcoming

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

23 Jul, 2025

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