Name: Porto Vista Hotel
Address: 1835 Columbia Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America, 1835 Columbia Street, California, CA 92101, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $129 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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Porto Vista Hotel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, harbors and restaurants – Check location 1835 Columbia Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, harbors and restaurants – Check location Great location - show map

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Kuwait · June 30, 2016

Loved the location. We were there for the Little Italy Food Tour on June 14th. Such a good time!

Jennifer, United States of America

Excellent location. Easy walking distance to great restaurants and coffee shops. Staff were very attentive, especially the bell captain, I think his name is Juan. Room was large and comfortable, but not luxurious. Bathroom was spacious. Complementary breakfast was a cooked meal, plus pastries - much better than most complementary breakfasts normally provided by hotels. Free shuttle from airport and to the cruise ship was an added bonus! I would definitely stay here again the next time I'm in San Diego.

Claire, United States of America

The staff was really friendly and responsive. Little Italy is beautiful and safe. 30 minute walk along waterfront to my conference hotel. 5 minute Uber/Lyft ride.

Robert, United States of America

The property was located in Little Italy, close to shops and restaurants. The neighbourhood was clean and safe, and it was easy to connect with public transit. The view from the restaurant was a great way to start the day. The property was well maintained and the staff were always friendly.

Kimberly, Canada

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is close to Little Italy and the Waterfront is an easy walk

John, Australia

Room which was on the 5th floor was comfortable for us and everything in it was in working order, Rooftop seating was added bonus. Took our happy hour cocktails up there,

Linda, United Kingdom

All the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Jose A. who went above and beyond with arranging the shuttle rides for us! Having a hot breakfast every morning overlooking San Diego Bay ... wonderful. I loved walking around Little Italy where the locals would greet you on the street. All in all, a more than fantastic stay! PVH made it all possible with affordable rates for a comfortable room and excellent customer service!

Pitkin, United States of America

Nice pleasant breakfast with a terrific view of the city and the harbor was included. Valet parking was a good benefit. Parking in that part of town is difficult to find and expensive so to have parking at the hotel was great even though it was not free. The hotel has a tiny pool, good for sunbathing but not swimming but the rooftop lounge seemed to always have something going on. There are two happy hours a day at the bar and the restaurant serves dinner although we didn't choose to eat there. We had a room with a balcony and while it was a very small balcony it was nice for the view and the ocean breeze. The hotel was a good value in a perfect location. Little Italy is very charming so we stayed in the area the whole weekend and walked everywhere. It's within walking distance of the Gas Light section, Horton Plaza and the Midway ship tour and the harbor. And, for those who arrive by car, it's right off the freeway.

Linda, United States of America

The view from the restaurant was excellent. The free breakfast was great. Never made it to the Happy Hour but I am sure it was nice.

Karen, United States of America

Jose, Valet attendant was absolutely awesome. Referring to us by last name, smiling, laughing. When he would spot us in the lobby, our car would already be at the street with the motor running. When you love what you're doing it shows!. We over tipped him but he was great! The Burns

Melinda, United States of America

Great location!

8.5

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Located in downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, Porto Vista Hotel offers a restaurant. Every room has free WiFi and modern decor with splashes of colour.

The modern European-style rooms offer a CD player and cable TV. A safety deposit box and desk are also included in each room.

The Glass Door Restaurant & Bar offers a breakfast, brunch and dinner along with views of the bay. Hotel Porto Vista offers an on-site gym with cardio equipment.

The hotel is 8 minutes' walk from the County Center/Little Italy Trolley Station and less than 1 miles from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are within 3 miles.

Downtown San Diego is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, harbors and restaurants.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Diego, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 170 ft² This room includes a flat-screen cable TV, a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Non-feather pillow Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. It includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Coffee machine, Non-feather pillow Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 330 ft² This room features a cooler and microwave. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Coffee machine, Non-feather pillow Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 300 ft² Featuring a large work area complete with a secure laptop safe, this room includes tea and coffee-making facilities. Cable TV is provided. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Coffee machine, Non-feather pillow Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 375 ft² Featuring a balcony with views of Little Italy and San Diego harbor, this air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen cable TV. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, CD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Coffee machine, Non-feather pillow Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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The Porto Vista hotel is perfectly located in Little Italy, one of San Diego’s vibrant neighborhoods. With fine dining restaurants and local pubs and bars along India Street, Little Italy is home to our very own award-winning restaurant, the Glass Door Restaurant and Bar, located on the fourth floor. With amazing harbor views and spectacular sunsets, there's never a dull moment on our dining patio. The Porto Vista hotel’s great location is conveniently located to many attractions such as downtown San Diego, Gaslamp District, the San Diego Airport, San Diego Zoo, Sea World and the San Diego Convention Center.

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Closest Landmarks

California Webster School of Law 0.4 miles
American Plaza 0.5 miles
Central San Diego Public Library 0.6 miles
Amtrak 0.6 miles
Spreckels Theatre 0.7 miles
House of Blues San Diego 0.7 miles
USS Midway Museum 0.8 miles
AD Nightclub 0.8 miles
San Diego Aerospace Museum 0.8 miles
Horton Plaza Park 0.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Horton Plaza Mall Market 0.9 miles
Ralphs Market Supermarket 1.1 miles
Seaport Village Restaurant 1.1 miles
Gaslamp Quarter Cafe/Bar 1.3 miles
Hillcrest Cafe/Bar 1.9 miles
Old Town Restaurant 3.1 miles
Little Italy Restaurant 0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

San Diego Bay Ocean/Sea 0.4 miles
Cruise Ship Terminal Ocean/Sea 0.8 miles
USS Midway Museum Ocean/Sea 1 miles

Closest Airports

San Diego International Airport 1.8 miles
Abelardo L Rodriguez Airport 17.1 miles

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Golf Course (within 2 miles) (additional charge)

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Special Diet Meals (upon request)
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Bar

Internet

Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

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Airport Shuttle (free)
Vending Machine (snacks)
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Designated Smoking Area
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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! Up to two children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Please note: The property offers a local complimentary shuttle everyday between 07:00 and 19:00. Please contact the hotel directly for details.

5 or more rooms booked on a single reservation will be subject to a deposit from the property. Please contact the property for more details.

Happy Hour is offered 7 days a week from 15:00 until 19:00

Pets allowed upon request. Please contact the hotel for details.

Room rates are based on 2 guests per room. Please see hotel policies for extra person charges.

A valid credit card is required at check in for incidental charges and to establish credit. The hotel does not accept cash or pre-paid cards.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Porto Vista Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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June 21, 2017

Rod
United States of America
5.8

“it was okay. wouldnt stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Business King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The bed , The television.
June 21, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
5

“It's a motel.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉It's a motel. I expected more of a hotel for the price. Old, rennovated but old. parking was $25, and there is a restaurant with $14 breakfast buffet, but no room service. The room was very small and uncomfortable for me. the only outlet for charging phone was in the bathroom--nothing near the bed. I asked for extra sheets to put on the carpet so I could walk barefoot--it just seemed kind of dirty to me. walking to my room felt remote and dangerous to me, and rooms opened to the outside, like a motel. I just wasn't comfortable there.
눇The location was excellent, in an area of little shops, restaurants, very close to the bay. There is a Starbucks a few blocks away, but I really needed more on site food and comfort. There was a small fridge and microwave in the room.
June 19, 2017

La
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34
7.1

“Bad parking with a beautiful view”
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I didn't like how the property didn't have parking and if you wanted to park on the property you had to pay for valet parking $25/night. Parking is horrible, you would have to park on the street, they have street signs that say 2 hr parking but after 6 pm you can park unlimited until the next morning about 8 am or 10 am, then you will have to move your car. I also thought the room was very small everything seem like it was right there; the bed the bathroom the sink.
눇I really like the bed it was very comfortable and the location the porperty was in. You could literally walk to the beach within 10 mins and the food places were just on the other side of the street. You also have 711 around the whole location which was walking distance. I also like how they have on different levels a bar or siting area to take in the beautiful views.
June 18, 2017

Ivonee
United States of America
7.9

“Good”
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking
눇The view
June 17, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking was expensive
눇Staffs were awesome. Great value for the price.
June 17, 2017

David
United States of America
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉breakfast was blah
눇location
June 16, 2017

Jennifer
United States of America
9.6

“A clean room was nice. The location is fantastic. Close to lots of things to do.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
눉It would have been nice to have body and hand lotion in the rooms.
눇Loved the location. We were there for the Little Italy Food Tour on June 14th. Such a good time!
June 14, 2017

Diu
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The area and the great views!
June 13, 2017

Michal
Poland
Age group: 25 – 34
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Business King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉no car parking, staff at reception was unfriendly
눇roof top, location, breakfast,
June 13, 2017

Evelyn
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
4.2

“A disappointing hotel in a lovely city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The rooms were dark and dated. The rooms opened onto a corridor which overlooked the underground car park. It was a very ugly building once you left the front desk area.The rooftop pool and sitting area was closed and strewn with litter. The hotel was very noisy , there were workmen there throughout our stay, using industrial carpet cleaners which were very noisy. The noise started very early in the morning and went on all day. The breakfast was of a poor standard. The staff both in the restaurant and the bar were surly, unfriendly and unhelpful. I can find nothing to recommend about this hotel
눇The view from the bar was the only thing I liked
June 12, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
4.2

“Will never stay here again, not your money's worth”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Our car was parked under a leaking area. Water leaked on back of my new car creating water spots. Valet staff best answer was "its just water" Breakfast selection is very poor: not fully cooked eggs, overcooked potatoes, not much of a selection. We had better selection at La Quinta in Sacramento. We stayed with 3 other couples. initially one couple got a room with 2 twin beds, no king bed like they had reserved. When they asked for king bed, they were placed in a room with view of a brick wall! No one in our party will ever stay at this hotel again.
눇Clean
June 12, 2017

Claire
United States of America
8.8

“Highly recommend this hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Excellent location. Easy walking distance to great restaurants and coffee shops. Staff were very attentive, especially the bell captain, I think his name is Juan. Room was large and comfortable, but not luxurious. Bathroom was spacious. Complementary breakfast was a cooked meal, plus pastries - much better than most complementary breakfasts normally provided by hotels. Free shuttle from airport and to the cruise ship was an added bonus! I would definitely stay here again the next time I'm in San Diego.
June 12, 2017

Marcellus
United States of America
7.1

“Turned out nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It would've been nice if the flowers I Sent were in our room as promised (with the card that was left at the desk) I Was Told the flowers would be in the room upon arrival because it was Mother's Day Weekend And My Birthday
눇The room location
June 6, 2017

Ben
United Kingdom
4.6

“Better places to stay in San diego”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Staff werent very welcoming Staff didnt have no knowledge of the area Rooms needed updating building work was going on and woke us up at 7am We were told last orders at the bar at 11 even though it was suposed to close at 12
눇location was perfect
June 5, 2017

Robert
United States of America
7.9

“Great staff, Great location, older (but fine) property.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The room was small. That didn't matter to me, but others might find it bothersome.
눇The staff was really friendly and responsive. Little Italy is beautiful and safe. 30 minute walk along waterfront to my conference hotel. 5 minute Uber/Lyft ride.

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