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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown – San Diego, CA
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown – San Diego, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Located in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy offers a bar with panoramic views of San Diego Harbor and San Diego International Airport. Each contemporary room has free WiFi. The modern rooms at Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy offer a cable TV, a safety deposit box and a work desk. Each room is accessible through the open air exterior corridors. The Glass Door Restaurant & Bar offers great views of San Diego Harbor, specialty drinks and a daily happy hour. Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy has an on-site gym with cardio equipment, weights and a flat-screen TV. The hotel is an 8 minute walk from the County Center/Little Italy Trolley Station. It is less than 1 mile from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are an 8 minute drive away.

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
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 2270 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Slow elevator and the overnight parking b is expensive. Room was nice and clean but bit noisy.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Glass Door restaurant has amazing views and a great happy hour.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The restaurant was good. Good coffee and great breakfast. The pool was extremely small. The location was fantastic. Very walkable to so many areas. Superb location.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice place convenient and no complaints.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was really friendly and kind, clean rooms and better than expected, will definitely recommend and book again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Not good. Staff were rude, but they were rude with a smile (they seriously seemed to enjoy being rude. They smiled the whole time they insulted me). Avoid this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I got the room so bright we couldnt sleep a few hours and it was so bright.We couldn't sleep at all.We slept maybe three hours after a ten hour drive! Then, when we try to pull the curtain close, there was a huge Black Widow on the inside of the curtain.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good service at the front desk and valet parking. I would rebook a stay at this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very old and not clean. Felt like I was staying in a hostel in a different country. Floor boards broken, and bed was like sleeping on cinder blocks. Not enough staff.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice room with living room and fridge and microwave

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Rooms were well equipped with fridge, ironing board, hair dryer, desk area, makeup mirror. Rooms are small. Beds could use a refurbishment as they are very hard. Hotel did not inform of housekeeping policies. Need to request room cleaning and fresh towels.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I wanted to cry that I put my 4-year-old daughter through staying in this disgusting place. This is a place for young people to spend the night after going to the rooftop bar or the movie theater they have at the roof. It is not family-friendly. There was a strong smell of weed throughout the property when we walked in. Their snack store is a smoke shop. The room was dirty and falling apart. You can tell they tried to renovate it, but it is far from finished. There was almost no water pressure in the shower and the water sprayed all over the ceiling. The drawers were falling apart, the bathroom door looked like it was from the 1960s, and the floor in the room was dirty. The soap and shampoo dispensers are rusted. If you forget something from your child in the car you will need to get the valet staff to take you to the car to pull your stuff out. I was charged $330 for a room with two beds, plus $65 for parking. I only stayed here because I couldn’t find anything closer to SeaWorld with available rooms, but now I understand why this place had availability. My pictures show exactly what I found. I would strongly recommend that either the owners stop allowing children in, or have a warning on the website that this place is directed to adult staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    pool small

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Fun space. Nice people. Close to Little Italy

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place to stay! Always a good time!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Spoke to the desk attendant next day about the wrong suite and the WiFi issue. Offered another suite which turned out to be wrong as well! We didn't receive any check-in package/information so was not aware of much happening in the area or at the hotel for that matter. We decided to go up to the restaurant the second evening and it was the best night out of the 6 night stay. The staff there were phenomenal, very friendly and informative about the city. Since my daughter's birthday was on July 4th, we decided to go back to the restaurant, but was not allowed to enter. The actual hotel staff was there hosting an event for $80 per person that WE WERE NEVER INFORMED ABOUT. Told they were sold out. Will NEVER stay here EVER. Were not even allowed to enter the restaurant. AWFUL STAY AND RUINED BIRTHDAY/JULY4TH.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Rooms were nice and clean and Loved the outdoor theater.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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!

Frequently asked questions about Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offer parking?
Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have a fitness center?
Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown located, and how walkable is the area?
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is located at 1835 Columbia St, 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.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 0.7 mi
  • USS Midway 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.2 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 1.3 mi
  • Petco Park 1.3 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 1.4 mi
  • San Diego Airport 1.4 mi

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