Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Waterfront Park

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Dates

September 2025

October 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

Sept 21 - Sept 22

Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 5
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (King)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

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
Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.4 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
‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk
‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min walk
Cloak and Petal

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, 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 vending machine, concierge services and 2 meeting rooms
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a banquet hall
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

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
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

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

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

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

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 per cent

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

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.