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Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

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based on 2689 reviews
2 689 reviews
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA
+1 619 544 0164
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Overview

Situated in San Diego, Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy is within a 10-minute drive of San Diego International Airport and provides a rooftop terrace. It is surrounded by a variety of clubs and bars and is within a 10-minute walk of County Center / Little Italy San Diego Trolley Station.

There are a range of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including valet parking, express check-in/check-out and car hire. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can help with booking tours and tickets.

The contemporary rooms at Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy feature a refrigerator and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. They are also equipped with a hair dryer and a microwave.

In-house dining options include The Glass Door Restaurant & Bar, which provides breakfast and dinner, and has bay views. In the evening, guests are able to wind down in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide choice of eating options are also found in close proximity to the property.

The hotel provides easy access to San Diego Zoo. The Star of India and Bayside at the Embarcadero are a short walk away.

6,5
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2689 reviews

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Amenities at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Reviews of Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

6,5
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2689 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
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Good
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Okay
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Fair
303
Mediocre
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Poor
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praise the hotel's excellent location, making it easy to explore the city and access local attractions. Some guests also mention friendly and welcoming staff. However, many reviews highlight significant issues with cleanliness, service, and value for money, including unhelpful front desk staff, poor room maintenance, and overpriced amenities such as parking. Cleanliness concerns and lack of basic amenities are recurring themes, and several guests felt the hotel did not match its advertised standards.
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Location10 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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6.0
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Anonymous, May 2024
The beds were hard as hell walls very thin Breakfast offered at the place wasn’t good
6.0
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Anonymous, Jul 2023
The room was very small and dark, it looked out at the parking area from below many stories of hotel the blocked light and view
3.1
Poor
Rob, Oct 2019
Pros (+) location was about it
Cons (-) Very dated space. Not very clean. Online pics were misleading. Very loud, lot's of partying 20-somethings and slamming doors at all hours. Much better options in the area for the price-point
7.4
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Loopster, Oct 2019
Pros (+) Restaurant had an excellent view of SD. Bar was excellent and bartender wasn’t slippin on the bottomless mimosas. Location was a good walking distance to Waterfront Park. Pool/spa was a cute size to h...
Cons (-) Water pressure in the shower wasn’t the greatest. Sink drained very slowly.
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10
Wonderful
Denisse, Aug 2019
Pros (+) The location of this hotel is amazing, just a short walk from Little Italy. The room and bathroom were a great size. It was great to have both a refrigerator and microwave in the room. The balcony was...
Cons (-) Our room would get a bit warm at times. I am not sure if it was due to having older AC. The hotel is small and there would be long waits for the elevator at time.
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9.7
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Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) The hotel is within walking distance to the bay. The front desk and valet staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Glass Door restaurant had great food and the view from the outdoor seating was...
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6.5
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Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) Really liked location. Near some good restaurants in Little Italy.
Cons (-) Pics make the hotel look a lot nicer than it is. Rooms are small, towels are like motel 6 towels but overall a good value.
7.7
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Anonymous, Feb 2017
Pros (+) Manager was nice fix problems right way. I remembered my name every time
Cons (-) Night staff seem to be mad that we need something or acted like they did have time for u
4.5
Mediocre
Bennet, Oct 2016
Pros (+) The location was nice.
Cons (-) Its basically a converted motel, the rooms are small and the AC doesn't work. I tried multiple rooms blasting the little units at 62 degrees and it still about 80 degrees in the room late into the nig...
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Location

1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Air and Space Museum1.3 km
  • Gaslamp Quarter1.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo1.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center2.1 km
  • PETCO Park2.1 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot3.4 km
  • Naval Training Center San Diego4.4 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park4.4 km
  • University of San Diego5.7 km
  • Shelter Island5.8 km
  • SeaWorld San Diego7.1 km
  • Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery8.2 km

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 28% rise in price.

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Which month has the cheapest rates at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

The cheapest month to stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is November, with an average nightly rate of R2 147. The most expensive month is July at R4 246 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

The cheapest day to book Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of R2 382. The most expensive day is Saturday at R4 222 per night.

How far in advance should you book Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

To get the best price at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, book around 10 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 46% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and July.
  • The cheapest price a room at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R1 826, while the most expensive was R1 826.

FAQs when booking at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

  • Where is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown located?

    Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is located at 1835 Columbia Street in Little Italy, 1,4 km from the centre of San Diego. San Diego Air and Space Museum is the closest landmark to Porto Vista Hotel Downtown.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown.

  • Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Porto Vista Hotel Downtown from the airport?

    Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is 3 km from San Diego. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown is 27,3 km from Tijuana Rodriguez.

  • Does Porto Vista Hotel Downtown have a pool?

    Yes, Porto Vista Hotel Downtown has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Porto Vista Hotel Downtown hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown in San Diego and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Porto Vista Hotel Downtown and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Porto Vista Hotel Downtown.

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Distance to airport

1,4 km
San Diego
3,0 km

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