Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, California 92101, United States
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With a stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a 9-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 13 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Civic Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Port of San Diego.Show More
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Highlights
Pets welcome
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Golf Course
Outdoor swimming poolFree
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
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Property Description
With a stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a 9-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 13 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Civic Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Port of San Diego.
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3.3/5
Nice hotel in a good location. I found no negative points
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Surroundings
Metro: County Center/Little Italy
(600m)
Metro: Union Station/Santa Fe Depot
(970m)
Airport: San Diego International Airport
(3.5 km)
Airport: San Diego Montgomery Field
(13.5 km)
Train: Santa Fe Depot
(880m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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2
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds
1 Sofa bed and 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
One-Bedroom Suite with Bay View
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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2
One-Bedroom Queen Suite With Balcony
1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Deluxe King Room with Balcony
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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2
Classic Room 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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1
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds
1 Sofa bed and 2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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2
One-Bedroom King Suite with Balcony
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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5
Cozy Queen Room
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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3
Deluxe Accessible Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
3.3/5
110 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.3
- Amenities3.2
- Location3.5
- Service3.3
Average for similar properties in San Diego
AI Summary
The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. The location in Little Italy provides easy access to restaurants and attractions. However, guests reported discomfort with bedding and dissatisfaction with room size and safety.
Guest User
March 17, 2025
Great experience! The room was very clean and well equiped with a tiny kitchenette, fridge, microwave, hairdryer and an iron. Everything was fine. The hotel is placed directly at the famous food-mile "Little Italy" and very closed to the USS Midway Aircraft carrier museum. Just 10 minutes walk to the party-mile "Gaslamp Quarter".
I highly recommend this hotel!
Sara
October 5, 2024
Very near walking distance Little Italy which has many cool restaurants and bars. Valet Parking available. Staff was very kind
Guest User
June 20, 2022
This is basically a motel with new paint, same old smoking yellow curtains. Mold, broken air, dirty windows and barf from someone who stood before. I would not recommend this hotel. I would never be stay we left, didn't even want to shower and was so nasty. If I could give zeros I would doesn't even deserve one star.
Guest User
January 30, 2023
Has the feel and cleanliness of an old motel, but the location was good along with a decent view from the rooftop bar.
Oscar
August 3, 2023
Great experience.
PazNestor
October 17, 2022
Good hotel
Guest User
March 22, 2025
I left the hotel on March 17th, and checked in on March 16th. The deposit was $250. Today is March 22nd, and the deposit has not been refunded. I wonder when they can refund the deposit? The environment and sanitation are relatively poor. At the beginning, I had to sign a lot of items, and there were a lot of English words in them. It was very cumbersome to sign each item, which was 1,000 to 8,000 words. The facilities inside were very old.
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Miguel
January 19, 2025
The location is ideal. The hotel is renovated but you can hear everything, both the cars and all the movements and noises in the rooms next door, which makes it difficult to sleep.
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Outdoor swimming pool
Free
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Additional charge
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Opening times
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking, and Charge, US$45.00 (approx. NZD 78.45) Daily. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Additional charge
Valet Parking
Additional charge
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Languages Spoken
Filipino
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
ATM
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Vending Machine
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Hairdressing and Beauty Center
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Braille Signage
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of US$250.00 (approx. NZD 435.80) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: US$60.00 (approx. NZD 104.59) per room per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2008
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 190
With a stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a 9-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 13 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Civic Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Port of San Diego.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a hair salon, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
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.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. 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. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a hair salon, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
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.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. 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. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.