Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Name: Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
Address: 1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
Rating: 3

855-229-5934

1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, US

3.0Good

Hotel amenities

Non-Smoking

Parking

Lounge

Gym

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About this property

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is a 3.5-star independent hotel located in downtown San Diego, positioned within walking distance of the city's major attractions. A short 9-minute walk leads to Waterfront Park, while Balboa Park is 13 minutes on foot. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and San Diego Civic Theatre are both less than a mile away. San Diego Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

The hotel contains 190 air-conditioned rooms, including 18 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is provided in all rooms, along with cable programming. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center and can enjoy views from the rooftop terrace. The property features one on-site restaurant offering cooked-to-order breakfasts daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (fee applies). Additional amenities include concierge services, a hair salon, free WiFi, a 24-hour business center, 7,700 square feet of conference space across two meeting rooms, luggage storage, and coin laundry. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout. Parking is available with valet service (surcharge); an electric car charging station is on-site. An ATM, safe-deposit box, and professional multilingual staff support guest needs around the clock.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs only are permitted in guest rooms, with a maximum of two per room (not to exceed 40 lbs total weight) at $60 per night; service animals are exempt from fees. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a short 9-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 13 minutes by foot from Balboa Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Civic Theatre.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Waterfront Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
San Diego Bay - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Balboa Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Port of San Diego - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Navy Pier - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
USS Midway Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Seaport Village - 2 km / 1.2 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Old Globe Theater - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
San Diego City College - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30.5 km / 19 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42.6 km / 26.5 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 52.9 km / 32.9 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

At Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 7700 square feet (715 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Getting here

2.5 miles from SAN airport / San Diego Airport.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Convenient valet parking is offered in our underground garage. Our valet staff is friendly and professional. Valet parking includes in and out privileges.$55.00 per night.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Check-out 11:00 AM

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 7
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 15
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pet policy - dogs only
no cats. Initial charge of $60 per night. Maximum number of pets per room 2
not to exceed maximum total weight of 40 lbs. Pets are not allowed to be left alone in the room.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service fee: 4 percent

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 34.00 for adults and USD 28.0 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees<

Know before you go

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).