Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Waterfront Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and an outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is P6,786
P8,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

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

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT SEA VIEW ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT DELUXE WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is in Downtown San Diego, a walkable area in San Diego with good airport proximity. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Balboa Park, while Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Map
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a water fountain area, and people enjoying the park.
    Waterfront Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A large artificial tree with pumpkins and autumn leaves.
    Port of San Diego
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A naval ship docked at a port with a city skyline in the background.
    USS Midway Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    12 min walk - 1.0 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

  • Mona Lisa Italian Foods
    5 min walk
  • Shake Shack Little Italy
    5 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange
    5 min walk
  • Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
    3 min walk
  • Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar
    14 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 an outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • A vending machine, concierge services, and 2 meeting rooms
    • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a banquet hall
    • 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, housekeeping, and desks

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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 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)

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 does it cost to stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown on Aug 31, 2026 start from P6,786, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 4:00 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, Balboa Park, and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. San Diego Civic Theatre and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes by foot and Courthouse Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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