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 bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is £105
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and toilet.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a glass partition.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a single orange chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a sink.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and toilet.

Studio Suite (Two Queens)

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

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About the area

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. Enjoy an event or a match at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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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 - 0.4 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large artificial tree with pumpkins and autumn leaves.
    Port of San Diego
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A naval ship docked at a port with a city skyline in the background.
    USS Midway Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

  • Mona Lisa Italian Foods
    5 min walk
  • Shake Shack Little Italy
    5 min walk
  • Morning Glory
    4 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange
    5 min walk
  • Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
    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 an outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services 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, housekeeping and desks

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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 does it cost to stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown on 24 Nov 2026 start from £105, including 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 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: 4:00 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, 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 selected 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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Reviews

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown Reviews

7.6

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7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1396 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, clean room, accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean , small and good for coming and going! The staff are amzing and location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place in Little Italy right by the fountain near thr trolley pick up and all the restaurants and Princess Pub & Grille had the best time this weekend I'd for sure ho back..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was very comfortable! I love that familiar odor when you first open the door of a nice hotel. We slept good! There were two chairs and even a desk, lots of lighting. We appreciated the convenient parking and the view from the top floor : )
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really Liked this spot! Super cute great restaurant with great views, rooftop pool and outdoor theatre were retro and cool. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Only stayed one night but the location was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Elevators were slow. Room had a musty smell to it. Staff in bar were awesome, great customer service. Food was great. Area around the hotel was excellent, easy to get too within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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We really enjoyed our stay. Location was amazing!! Very clean, love the walk in shower! The only drawback was the beds. They were a bit too firm for us, won’t stop us from booking there again. We will see you again in February!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location for walking distance to get around Little Italy, and Gaslamp quarters. Even a nice walk a long the water front to seaport village. Property was very clean and the front desk folks were absolutely amazing. So helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and conveniently located near plenty of Little Italy restaurants and events.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Property is in a super good location, however I wasn’t informed when I booked that they were doing maintenance and construction. It was extremely loud from our room and made it hard to sleep anytime past 8am. If you plan to spend no time at the hotel this place is okay but bring earplugs if you plan to sleep in! Front desk staff was really nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service, dog friendly, staff super helpful, close to all the bars, and excellent bartenders.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! Always a good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Loved the rooftop cinema club and the close access to all of little Italy’s restaurants and farmers market as well as the harbor and museums in walking distance. The room was older and had a slight mildew smell but was comfortable. Maid service is by request only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were nice and clean and Loved the outdoor theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent, clean room, and excellent breakfast. Love how close was to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The valley parking in the heart of little Italy is great Glass Door restaurant has amazing views and a great happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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We really enjoyed your front desk staff. The room was clean. Restaurant staff could be friendlier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was great. They were very helpful and always with a smile. The staff at the Glassdoor were great also. My room was clean. I loved the rooftop cinema. Nice view of the bay from the balcony (rooftop). Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean hotel, staffing and everyone at front desk was supwr friendly. Easy valet parking… would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great! Room was clean! Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026