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Reviews of Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1835 Columbia Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#220 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1566 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    6.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure on the shower was bad. The main elevator was very slow.

    The location and staff were great. The room was fine.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I stayed in room 335. There is a very noisy ventilator somewhere outside. Even with earplugs I could hear it. You should do something about that.

    I liked the location. Easy to get back and forth with the tramp.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    5.0
    Overall it was a decent stay and we look forward to a better stay when we come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were issues in the bathroom; the mirror hung crooked, and there was rust on all the fixtures. The towels were thin, and there was rust on the mini fridge that was breaking on the floor. The first two nights, we struggled with a police incident next door and a hot water issue with our shower. The facility was a little rundown and not our normal standard of stay.

    Clayton, the manager, is the best! He genuinely cares about customer experience. Clayton was very accommodating and had us return at a discounted price and stay in the suite!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    7.0
    I really like the location of the hotel due to it being surrounded by good food..
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don’t like how you can hear upstairs very loudly if you’re needing rest

    I liked the different elements given the restaurant offers an as well as the view from the 5th floor

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, kind staff; need to add access to the cool common areas like the patios and roof.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were a little tired and could be cleaned up in terms of scuffing, floors in bathroom. Bedding was clean and comfortable

    Great location. Lots of potential in the common areas and restaurant, but a little quiet

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    5.0
    Stayed due to my train getting canceled so i decided to stay here and it was quite disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The front desk receptionist wasn’t as friendly

    In downtown San Diego

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    6.0
    A decent property with friendly staff in a great part of town. Not the cleanest but it's cheap!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cleanliness wasn't the greatest. All the main areas had been cleaned but areas under the bed and around the furniture weren't swept or vacuumed. There was also a hair on the bed.

    Great location in the heart of Little Italy. Room was what you'd expect - not too small but not huge. Bed is comfy and TV set-up is great too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    5.0
    Our stay was not good. Tv problems so I tried to call front desk and phone didn’t work. So I used my phone and was told
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic One King with Wet Bar
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was close to restaurants

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the water in the shower could barely drain. the room was dark, and every sound from the corridor could be heard, so at night we woke up to all the partying neighbors.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Costly for parking! To just stay at your hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It didn’t look like this picture

    It was close to everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    5.0
    Ehhh ....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water pressure, barely hot shower. Beds were soooo hard. 45 bucks to park everyday.

    Close to little italy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The inside of the room paint was chipped and not well maintained, the tv would freeze every couple of minutes, the shower had very little to no pressure.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    It was okey, but would hesitate about going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilites are old and room smelled like mold.

    Location was great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floors were dirty and shower water pressure was very bad

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    6.0
    would not stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it reminded me of a motel 6 but a little nicer. water pressure really sucked. it’s overpriced for what you get.

    it’s location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    6.0
    Excellent location but a bit pricey for the quality of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gym was poor and it felt a bit grimey in the corridors.

    Location is superb

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    5.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have to say the best part of our stay was the great hospitality that was given by Karina. She was very kind and patient during my check-in process. Also we ended up having issues with our room, and she promptly moved us to a new room. Thanks Karina for making our stay a comfortable one.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    6.0
    It was okay. It could be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dislike that the elevator wasn’t working. Also, deposit is a bit too high. $250 Is a bit much. But I get it it’s refundable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    5.0
    The hotel is less impressive than its pics on the website, basically a motel w/nice lobby.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was difficult to find as I was unaware of the hotel having two sections that were separated by a long corridor that appears to head towards what looks like a garage. The front desk attendant could have told me to avoid my having to go back and ask how to find the room when the room numbers ended before my room number. Also, I had a HUGE cockroach in my room upon entry. I was able to eliminate it, but it didn’t exactly reinforce perception of cleanliness. Lastly, the bed was clean but the sheets are sort of worn and no longer crisp white from age. The beds and linens are the most important factors in assessing the quality of amenities and cleanliness.

    Location was great. Lobby was impressive; appearance of a modern and hip hotel from the lobby.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    7.0
    Location was good close to trams, walkable to downtown and in ”little Italy”. Reception wasn’t the best, if you need som
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Location was good close to trams and near downtown and little Italy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    5.0
    not well
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the rooms were very small, on booking the pictures makes it look nicer and larger than they are, and this is a motel not a hotel. Rooms floors were very dirt. and the noise you hear from other room, like sink water running toilets flushing. showers running. not ok.

    not a thing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    overall a relaxing, good time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The elevator...only one to the 5th floor and its tiny and very slow.

    The location is amazing and gives you the freedom to walk around rather than drive. Also beds were amazing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    enjoyable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    expensive

    location friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

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