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Porto Vista Hotel
1835 Columbia Street (San Diego) 92101

Located in downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, Porto Vista Hotel offers rooftop yoga lessons and a restaurant. Every room has free Wi-Fi 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 mile from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are within 3 miles.

Score from 1714 reviews
Excellent

7.6/10

Rooms: 193

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Best value!!!! I loved having the restaurant on the same floor as our room. We visited happy hour and drank their signature cocktails for only $5 each! And not to mention wine Wednesday - half off bottles!!! So happy! We also loved walking to little Italy for dinner. We had a delicious dinner. Our cab ride to gaslamp was only $13 with tip. Perfect hotel for a girls night out!.
all reviews » I liked the fact that it had a balcony, the bathrooms were a good size, the tv was a nice flat screen, the AC was amazing, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the restaurant/bar was very nice and the staff was extremely friendly, and the location of the hotel itself is in a great spot. I liked the location and the way the rooms were decorated but next time I would like to stay at a room in the higher floor to take advantage of the view since my view was to the parking lot. This hotel is in a great location. Little Italy is a beautiful part of town with many great restaurants and it is very convenient to the airport. Rooftop view (5th floor) was a great bonus. The staff was awesome. My key cards stopped working randomly and not only did they fix it, they gave me free drink cards. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the bar is open late. This was an excellent place to stay. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant located on the 4th floor is absolutely amazing great food and even better view. Loved the location the service and most of the amenities in the room. Was hoping for a coastal veiw but for the money was no big deal. Love the glass door as well. The manager was very customer service orriented and the room was very large for the price. It was a very pretty room and I felt at home there. loved the room - very spacious comfortable beds GREAT location good value for amenties happy hour scene was fun helpful and nice staff. The view of San Diego bay is beautiful & unobstructed. Free wi-Fi. It's easy to walk to Little Italy restaurants and stores. It was much better than the Yelp reviews! It was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was great!. Spacious 5th floor rooftop deck where I could sit on a couch have a drink, smoke a cigar and watch the sunset. Location, beautuiful view of harbor. Walking distance to trolley and Amtrak station were great. The location, we loved the saturday market next door and all the cafés and restaurants. Everything....location,location... The staff was very accommodating Great value!. Beautiful hotel, beautiful location, restaurants/bars/beach very close by. I liked that the hotel was close to Little Italy and The Maritime Museum. The staff was very nice and the resturant was cool.Loved the location. Front desk guys were great. Well soundproofed. Convenient location. Bar location was very nice . Bartender Valerie was excellent . Location in Little Italy...the best Excellent value. Location Value Size of room Comfort of beds Clean. its clean and modern, center of everything. Clean room; close to little Italy. Staff, valet very friendly. Beautiful staff friendly. 3 blocks from the beach. Bar on the 4th floor of hotel, beautiful view! Walk down stairs and out the door and on almost every block there is a shop, food, bar, etc... cool location to walk around. Great harbor, little Italy location. Clean room. Bar has great feel. I would stay here again. Provided internet to make resverstions. We really enjoyed the location; one block away from little Italy. The cab rides to downtown were less than 10$. Mid range hotel with clean and well maintaned rooms. you may choose a closer location to the gaslamp quarter. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The location and the bar on the 4th floor. Good location easy from airport. I liked that we were able to walk to Little Italy and a short cab to Gaslamp. The location and the restaurant on 4th floor (good food). Located near little Italy Bed very comfortable. Nice fascade and entry way. It was a lice location. Glass door and view. Close to train. Great location. The hotel was charming. The Restaurant/Bar has an amazing city view. The location in Little Italy is perfect to walk to all the Italian Restaurants. I highly recommend Porto Vista Hotel. The lobby was modern and bright !!! The air conditioning worked well. The view from the rooftop was lovely. Hotel was not as it was described on your website. I love the area Little Italy. locations was central. Dated, but still a cute hotel. The only thing I didn't like about the hotel was that it was fairly difficult to find parking if you chose not to use the hotels valet parking. I didn't like the fact that the parking and breakfast was not included. The temp. Was difficult to regulate throughout the room. The cool air blew right up into the curtains so half the room was too hot and then turning the ac fan up made the other side of the room chilly. Pull back or rest the curtains on the sill to avoid this. They put me right next to the housekeeping area and they were obnoxiously loud speaking Spanish in the morning starting at 6am. My dog would start growling at the door every day waking me up. The set up. Looked nicer from outside than inside. And the $22 parking fee. Also the bathroom. Needs a bit of an update. The A/C in the fitness center was not able to be turned down by patrons. It gets very hot in that facility. Also, the food/drink at the hotel restaurant was too expensive for patrons to eat at every night. valet parking guy was in a very bad mood - but he was the only staff person that was rude/bad. Didn't like the GIANT photos of ladies in the room - rest of hotel OK but creepy in room. Lots of smokers not using designated smoking areas. There were a few loud late night revelers surrounding our room. Understandable because it was Saturday night. Our room, was not a refurbushished one. Bathroom had hair in shower, no room to hang towels. The hotel looks nice and the restaurant/bar is. The room was nice. However, the hotel is really a motel transformed into a hip-to-be place. All the rooms have an outdoor entrance, so it can be noisy, especially when renovation starts at 8 AM. Parking for the hotel was expensive, room was small, and loud noises outside every morning very early. The rooms did not look like the advertisements on the website . Rooms were a little small and looked like old converted apartments. Not what I expected from the images displayed. The room was nice but not what I was expecting.. It was an OLD Motel converted and the rooms showed it.. It was clean but the door had gapes around it and the bath was just OK. Air conditioner worked hard with little result. Not hot tub. Bad blinds in 208 the sun comes through at sunrise . Food. parking fees. Slow elevator; $22 valet parking and found out later city parking across street was $10. No window shade in bath and light comes through glass doors. I asked for a upper level after up grading my room had a second story room we had somewhere to be so I didn't conplain. I put in front of my door do not disturbe. I wich the would have repect that the 2 days I has there I got phone call from front dest and the wake me. Virginie was very rude. The hotel is good some staff but not all. Kind deluxe room is NOT as big as it looks. 2 chairs crammed In a normal size room...cmon! "View" is from the side of the hotel. No beach facing. Air conditioner in my room was leaking and didn't work. $22 for parking overnight!! Shouldn't that be complimentary since I'm choosing to stay at your hotel??. They would not match internet pricing as a walk in. Parking a little high. The room was a bit dingy. The front window could be looked into, and the back patio was connected to someone else's who could easily climb over. The free Wi-Fi access was not available in all areas of the hotel as advertised. I could not get any access from our room. It looks great up fron but once you get inside it seems you are in a motel 6. They called us every morning to ask if we wanted housekeeping since we slept until 10:30. In most of the hotels they allow me to park my motorcycle for free, not in this one, had to park on the street. The ice bending machine was in another floor and far away. Free breakfast was very limited not even toast or juice included!. The hotel does not provide free parking. Only valet parking which cost $22/day is available. I gave 200 dollar initial amount to my friend ( who stayed 206 romm no) from my credit card. So far the amount was not released. It reflects very bad. I did not like the rude customer service at the front. Poor Service Quality of room did not correspond to price. We were very disappointed. The AC did not work and there was a chemical smell in the room the minute we walked in til we left. Carpets unclean. Poor lighting...could barely see to read in bed. The room felt dungeon-like. No counter in bathroom for toiletries. No spa, no view. Parking $22/ day...rediculous. It was a motel 8 trying to appear like a hilton hotel on the web site at Hilton prices. The fascade opened into a run down 5 story apt complex that was redone it seems to this "hotel". They even charge $22/night for parking, maybe $5-$10 seems fair. My room was just remodeled a minute before I moved in. The paint fumes were strong. I could not leave my window open because it was by the walkway. My veiw was the parking lot. So we stayed in a standard room looked pretty clean, upon entering restroom an ugly big roach came out from the back of restroom! Immediately grabbed manager and had our room moved and a couple of extras but that does not make it alright or excuseable. Bad experience would never go back and would not recommend to anyone. Oh and parking is horrible they offer valet for $22 a day. The staff was rude. Dirty carpet. Nothing like the pictures on letsbookhotel.com. Hotel is deceiving old. The lobby and front is wonderful. Once the elevator doors open on your room floor - you feel like it is 1950. Rooms are old, small and dusty. The rest of the place was old and dark. The rooms need some updating. It was like a Motel 6 beyond the lobby. Although the rooftop view was lovely, they needed more furniture and some umbrellas up there. Bathroom was very OLD. No note pad and pen in room. Every room should have a bar fridge. The Wi-Fi seldom worked, we informed the front desk but it never improved. We were there during comic con and paid an unbelievable amount of money but the staff was rude, the breakfast not included (and it was so poor), my friend even got a piece of metal in his scrambled eggs from the 'buffet'. I don't know how much this hotel costs other nights but we paid around 500 dollars a night. So not worth it. We also had problem with wifi and our room was so dirty when we first arrived. not good staff, poor conditions it was not clean and not worth for the price you pay, will not stay again. Deceived by on line promotion! Very unhappy!.

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Porto Vista Hotel Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access [Room Information]	4	from USD 143.20	Search
This room includes a Roll-In Shower. It offers a cable TV, a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Air Conditioning
Queen Room [Room Information]	2	from USD 83.40	Search
Room includes a cable TV, a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Air Conditioning
Standard 2 Queen Room [Room Information]	4	from USD 89.40	Search
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: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Air Conditioning
Superior 2 Queen Room [Room Information]	4	from USD 95.40	Search
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: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Microwave, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Air Conditioning
Business King Room [Room Information]	2	from USD 89.40	Search
Room includes a cable TV, a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Air Conditioning
Deluxe King Room with Balcony [Room Information]	2	from USD 101.40	Search
This deluxe air-conditioned room includes a balcony with city views. It features a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Balcony, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Porto Vista Hotel

Transportation

Shuttle Service (surcharge), Shuttle Service (free), Shuttle Service, Secured parking, Car Rental, Bicycle Rental, Airport Shuttle (free), Airport Shuttle

Shops

Barber/Beauty Shop

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Pools and wellness

Yoga classes, Fitness Centre

Miscellaneous

Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Elevator, Designated Smoking Area, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Valet Parking, Tour Desk, Ticket Service, Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Concierge Service, ATM/Cash Machine on site, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Vending Machine (snacks), Vending Machine (drinks), Special Diet Menus (on request), Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Breakfast details, Bar

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace

Cleaning services

Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km)

Important information to guests

Complimentary Rooftop Yoga is available on Sundays from 9:00 until 10:00. 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. Breakfast included rates include breakfast only for 2 adults. Additional breakfasts for adults or children must be purchased separately. Children 5 and under eat free. Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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Situated in San Diego in the California Region, 1.3 km from Downtown San Diego, Porto Vista Hotel boasts a sun terrace and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Porto Vista Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. Horton Plaza Shopping Center is 1.3 km from Porto Vista Hotel, while Balboa Park is 2.1 km from the property. San Diego International Airport is 3 km away.

Porto Vista Hotel Policies

Check-in

15:00 -

Check-out

- 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, Discover, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
Up to three children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All further older children or adults are charged USD 10 per night when using existing bedding.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One older child or adult stays free of charge in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged.

Groups

No special conditions apply for groups.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

12.5 % Tax is not included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Meal Plan

Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Terms and Conditions

We never charge your credit card when you make a reservation - you will pay for your stay at the hotel. Our reservation service is free of charge, without any administration fees. Cancellation is also free of charge unless it is clearly stated. We take the privacy of your personal data very seriously. All your personal data is encrypted and processed securely. More information can be found in our terms and conditions and privacy statement.