Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101 US near Exit 17b on I-5 (~0.5mi)

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3.5 Star Property Near Port of San Diego

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Free WiFi
24-hour fitness facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property

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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026

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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

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
New Children's Museum - 1.6 km / 1 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
San Diego City College - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Petco Park - 2.5 km / 1.6 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

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.

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.

Green Sustainability

Hotel has a recycle program for all staff and guests. We also use LED energy saving light system. Hotel uses solar panel energy.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Vending machine
Health or beauty spa nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Outdoor entertainment area
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Conference space size (meters) - 715
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Braille or raised signage
Tours/ticket assistance
24-hour fitness facilities
Rooftop terrace
Couples/private dining
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Luggage storage
Coin laundry on site

Total number of rooms - 190
Number of floors - 5

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Elevator
Conference space
Valet parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Hair salon
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 7700
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

2.5 miles from SAN airport / San Diego Airport.

Local Shuttle Info: Speak to Hotel sales manager to discuss tour shuttle needs.

Breakfast Information

Hot plated breakfast is made to order. The cost is $23.00 per pers

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 15

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 7

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

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.

Parking Info

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.

Internet / WiFI

All Wi-Fi service is free of charge. It is available in guestrooms, lobby area, meeting rooms, and public space.

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19.00 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
2.5 percent destination fee will be charged
Service fee: 3.0 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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).

Cleaning Policies

Strip The Beds and Gather All Soiled Towels, wash clothes etc.Pickup any debrisCheck All Drawers, Mini Fridges, Microwaves for debris. Wipe down using cleaning/disinfectant suppliesPull Trash and Replace With Clean Liner ( wiping down trash can if needed )Wipe everything down tables, night stands, head boards, T.V remotes, lamps with cleaning/disinfectant suppliesWipe down fridge & Microwave with cleaning/disinfectant suppliesReplace Bed LinenClean Bathroom (Shower, Tub, Toilet, Vanity area) using bathroom cleaner and disinfectant bleach. Toilet Brush/Broom and Moping Tools needed. Last Restocking Bathroom Supplies Close Curtains Shut Off AC/Heating UnitsVacuum working your way towards the doorSpraying Air FresherShut Lights out and secure door

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available