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 19 - Nov 20

Tomorrow

Nov 20 - Nov 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 3
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 5
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
San Diego Civic Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Morning Glory - ‬4 min walk
‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
‪Barbusa - ‬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 center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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 like:

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
A front-desk safe, 2 meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for 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 like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Pool
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P7,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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 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: 18

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
2.5 percent destination fee will be charged
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

Cashless transactions are available

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

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 15 lbs 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?

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?

Check-out 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

6.8

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

Katie Lauren

Nov 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was great and the room was spotless!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Nov 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Super great place, price and cleanliness.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

aaron

Nov 17, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Clean room very spacious and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tieng

Sep 24, 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

Oct 16, 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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Aug 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Sep 27, 2025

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

Great view from the room. Comfortable bed. Great patio at the bar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Oct 12, 2025

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

The room was real clean.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

All good nice place and close to walk to places to shop and eat

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARIMA

Oct 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Very warm and Cozy room

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Aug 5, 2025

Great staff & great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Nov 17, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

NO breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Md Mobarak

Oct 27, 2025

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

😷

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Oct 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elixavier

Nov 10, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Normal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Aug 8, 2025

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

Great location! We would definitely stay again! We love staying in the Little Italy area and this location was perfect. Room was clean and service was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Nov 4, 2025

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

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abagail

Sep 23, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Great! Clean room! Amazing pool

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy J

Oct 26, 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