Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3-star hotel Good 1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92101
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
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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
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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

Reviews

3.2 / 5
Good 1375 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The pictures are not like how they are in person

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    They need to put safety bars in the tubs or nonslip rubber mats - It was very slippery getting out of the tub.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Decent location. Valet insanely over priced. “Rough crowd” in the lobby. Extremely uncomfortable pillows. Cheap hotel but nice restaurant upstairs.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Valet was busy but great Staff is very friendly

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was excellent, clean room, and excellent breakfast. Love how close was to everything.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I traveled to San Diego for a conference, but did not want to stay in a conference hotel. Porto Vista is a lovely local hotel, not fancy, perfectly situated in little Italy near all of the best restaurants. I really enjoyed my stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is by far the best hotel I’ve stayed at… perfect location in Little Italy where all the fun is..came with a regular size fridge, large microwave, and electric stove.. super quiet beautiful rooms..

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Dirty as well. Restaurant isn’t open until weekend. No microwave anywhere on site . Woke up to garbage men clanking around at 730 am for 10 min. I had a horrible stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Lobby looked newer than actual hotel itself

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel was conveniently located to many eateries as well as the waterfront. The staff was accommodating and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, clean hotel, staffing and everyone at front desk was supwr friendly. Easy valet parking… would stay again and recommend.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Rooms are dirty. Location is the only upside.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The hotel is centrally located in Little Italy and the property is very clean, but the restaurant never seemed open, the curtains don't provide sufficient blocking of the sun, and the hotel is essentially a nicer motel with exterior doors. The beds are clean, though the mattresses are extremely hard and uncomfortable.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great spot, close access to Little Italy. Would be better if they incorporated parking into price as they only offer valet parking.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The noise level was unbelievable. The room next to mine had a party raging until at least 3am. The music was deafening and people were shouting and screaming. Two guys almost got into a fight literally outside of my door. Oh, and they were smoking too, which I could smell from my room. I called the front desk multiple times but received no response. I cannot imagine how bad it would have been for a family with young kids. Also, my room was in great need of updating and pillows were terrible. I would NEVER stay there again.

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 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center 1.4 mi
  • San Diego Airport 1.4 mi

House rules

Check in3:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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