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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel Excellent 1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – San Diego, CA
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – San Diego, CA
(619) 515-3000
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
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About Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Featuring a seasonal pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is a 5-minute walk away. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Cafe is open daily in the hotel's Living Room.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1182 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Beautiful place. Friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Beautiful.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very nice, clean room, perfect location!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    My room on the 15th floor was fine and had a good view of the cityscape. The receptionists were great as well but when you pay over $350 for a room and find out there isn’t even a coffee machine and very few amenities, you tend to get a little disappointed. The fact that the hotel is downtown and surrounded by fethanyl addicts and homeless people is not the hotel’s fault but the surrounding area is sad and depressing for those of us who care about our fellow humans.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    A+

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Super clean No Parking Garage for the hotel.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    NA All good

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Suite was great! Loved the balconies. Breakfast downstairs was very nice and convenient. Great spot to walk to our concert at Petco Park!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great atmosphere, clean, welcoming

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Staff were extremely helpful and allowed early and late checkout as my son was not feeling well, this was very much appreciated! Would definitely stay here again and recommend.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Sadly The area is full of homeless, but Inside is great, except the shower being rain shower… as a women that just wants to rinse off, makes it impossible.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The property itself is beautiful and the location is great Staff are very rude & the rooms aren’t being properly cleaned

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    It was awesome

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Super friendly, fast easy check-in. Rooms are spacious and clean with a large TV. The air conditioner would not get the room cold. A tech came and tried to improve the cooling however it never got below 71’. Also the shower had left over hair in the tub and was hard the get the water temperature under control. Location was excellent and within walking distance of everything in the Gas Lamp district. Pool on the 4th floor was a nice touch along with the restaurant. I would stay here again as I am sure the minor issues would get fixed.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room, great staff. Amazing bar and lounge

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel itself was within close walking distance to many bars/restaurants, the padres stadium, etc. So for convenience I would rate it 4 stars; HOWEVER, for everything else, it’s a solid 2. Fair warning, the rooms on the higher levels of the hotel have little to no air flow. I was originally placed on floor 19 and our air did not work. We called for maintence and they told us that none of the thermostats showed the proper temperature. Essentially, even if our room was “69 degrees” the thermostat would still show it was set at 72. I was disappointed to discover this excuse was a lie due to us later being moved to floor 4 where we were able to change the tempature, with the thermostat displaying the proper tempature we set it to. Also, the front of the hotel is infested with transients. Not just one or two, multiple. In the morning, law enforcement can be seen rallying them all up to move elsewhere as the sidewalk is washed away of their urine and feces. The interior of the hotel is cute and modern, trendy decor that’s Instagram worthy, but our room wasn’t necessarily the cleanest. Thick layer of dust on the furniture and hair found in the shower. Overall, I wasn’t impressed with the hotel. The one thing I will say is the staff was friendly and accomdating, making our request to move to another floor simple.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This property was in a great location in Gaslamp district. However, it is right next door to the House of Blues and various bars. We could walk most anywhere we wanted to go, including to the amazing Farmer's Market in Little Italy on Saturday. The staff was super friendly and helpful. There is complimentary coffee in the mornings and a nice seating area in the lobby. We loved the pool! It was not crowded, and cabana's are available first come, and no charge! Plus, their bar/restaurant was open and they had staff who provided great poolside service. We requested an ADA room so we'd have more space for the three of us friends staying in the room, however the beds were only full size, so a bit small for grown adults to share. The would not allow a roll away for fire reasons. The rooms were very nice, clean and decor was modern. Would stay her again for sure!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    There was no self-parking option and their valet is $70 a day. Every day they were trying to take $150 dollars out of my bank account - without informing me. We were charged 86 dollars for a Cafe bill when we NEVER went to the Cafe. Had AC problems.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Need to contact property bc

Frequently asked questions about Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located at 1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.
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What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
  • Petco Park 0.6 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 0.7 mi
  • USS Midway 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.5 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.1 mi
  • San Diego International Airport 2.5 mi

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