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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Property class: 3.5
Downtown charm awaits at this well-positioned hotel where guests can soak up city views from the rooftop terrace or stroll to nearby Waterfront Park

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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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ₹11,217
₹13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 0.6 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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
    9 min walk
  • Mona Lisa Italian Foods
    5 min walk
  • Shake Shack Little Italy
    5 min walk
  • Morning Glory
    4 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange
    5 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 centre, 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
    • 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, 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 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 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 centre
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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 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
  • 2.5 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)

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 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown on 23 Aug 2026 start from ₹11,217, 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 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

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 273 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1362 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but the location was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and conveniently located near plenty of Little Italy restaurants and events.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was clean! Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful, the hotel does give a bit of a motel experience but if you aren’t interested in amenities then this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slow elevator and the overnight parking b is expensive. Room was nice and clean but bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent last minute find!! Great location, easy to get around on foot, parking was a little tricky but fixed and staff was super helpful!! 10/10 and highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mirna Yamileth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a minor issue with my room but I notified Erwin and he was very professional and prompt in fixing the problem, the location was great, amenities were great and the local walking distance market was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful the whole trip. We did go to see the movie night and it was very spacious and had lots of seats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights in a (cozy) queen bed room. Location cannot be beat and staff were great. Pool was tiny but the common areas were nice to have a drink and lounge. Rooms could use a paint job but for what I paid, it was a good deal in Little Italy. If all you’re looking for is a no frills room in the middle of everything, this is your place. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location in little italy! Close to lots of restaurants and easy access to the u line and buses. Rooms are a little noisy but it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Much of hotel has a view of parking lot. There was loud renovations somewhere that started at 7, a small room, maybe bed bugs?!, great location in little Italy, but also on the flight path.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent location. Valet insanely over priced. “Rough crowd” in the lobby. Extremely uncomfortable pillows. Cheap hotel but nice restaurant upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and nice staff. Room was a little dated and bed was very firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, dog friendly and nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very responsive. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Aron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the staff was responsive in time. the cleanliness of the Room was overall poor, stains noted on the bed, bathrooms still smelled bad, the good thing about this place is it is close to various hot spots in area such as little italy and sea side. i recommend it if no other place found
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026