3.5 Star Hotel

The Porto Vista Hotel

1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA - United States
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The Porto Vista Hotel
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About

Located in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy offers a bar with panoramic views of San Diego Harbor and San Diego International Airport. Each contemporary room has free WiFi. The modern rooms at Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy offer a cable TV, a safety deposit box and a work desk. Each room is accessible through the open air exterior corridors. The Glass Door Restaurant & Bar offers great views of San Diego Harbor, specialty drinks and a daily happy hour. Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy has an on-site gym with cardio equipment, weights and a flat-screen TV. The hotel is an 8 minute walk from the County Center/Little Italy Trolley Station. It is less than 1 mile from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are an 8 minute drive away.

Guest Rating

6.1

Pleasant

Based on 1,834 reviews

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.2

Location

8.5

Satisfaction

6.2
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Room Options

Deluxe Queen Studio

528 sqft • 2 Double

DeskHair dryerIn-room safe boxIron and ironing board

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1/4

Queen Room

173 sqft • 1 Queen

Crib(s)DeskHair dryerIn-room safe box

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1/5

Suite with Sea View

646 sqft • 1 Queen • 1 Sofabed

DeskHair dryerIn-room safe boxIron and ironing board

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1/4

Double Room - Disability Access

334 sqft • 2 Queen

Accessible roomDeskHair dryerIn-room safe box

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1/7

Deluxe King Room with Balcony

356 sqft • 1 King

Crib(s)DeskFree WifiHair dryer

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1/13

King Studio with Sofa Bed

463 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed

Crib(s)DeskFree WifiHair dryer

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The Porto Vista Hotel - All Inclusive Reviews Rating

6.1

Pleasant

Based on 1,834 reviews

Review summary

The hotel offers a great location, close to shops, restaurants, and public transportation, making it convenient for guests. While some reviews noted cleanliness issues and noisy rooms, many guests appreciated the spacious accommodations, comfortable beds, and friendly, helpful staff. Overall, the combination of a prime location and decent amenities contributes to a positive experience despite some drawbacks.

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.2

Location

8.5

Satisfaction

6.2
All Reviews
Staff6.1/10
Cleanliness5.6/10
Comfort6.2/10
Location8.5/10
Parking6.1/10
Nearby6.2/10
Pool6.1/10
Satisfaction6.2/10
10.0

Sheri

Posted on: 11-2-2025

The location is great. Great value for a nice clean room. Nice staff. Gave us a complimentary late checkout even with it being the weekend. Would stay here again!

9.0

Josephine

Posted on: 6-25-2025

Nice location, close to shops, restaurants, public transportation etc.

The vent fan in the bathroom needs cleaning. It needs sound proofing.

10.0

Catherine

Posted on: 11-24-2024

Great location in Little Italy. Valet parking. Late check out. Awesome rooftop restaurant bar with a lovely staff. Happy hour prices. Cute little pool. The beds were super comfy. And they gave smart tvs!! And great heating and A/C. Would 100% recommend.

9.0

Disloopman

Posted on: 11-1-2024

I had a great experience staying at the hotel. The room was comfortable and well-maintained, with a nice bathroom that was exceptionally clean. The air conditioning worked well, and the overall cleanliness of the room was impressive. The pleasant aroma in the room was also a nice touch.I was delighted to find that the hotel had a bar and restaurant built-in, making it convenient to have meals without having to leave the premises. The amenities were well-kept, and I appreciated that they even provided a microwave in the room - a nice addition that added to the convenience and comfort of my stay.Overall, I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay. The cleanliness, amenities, and attention to detail make it an excellent choice.

Although I had an enjoyable stay at the hotel, there were a couple of issues with the check-in process. It took a long time, not just for me but for other guests too. The receptionist was pleasant, but I believe the hotel policies and paperwork could be streamlined by making it available online. This would make the check-in process much simpler and quicker.Despite arriving at the hotel at the recommended check-in time of 3:00 PM, a line had already formed. While waiting in line, I was informed that it would take an hour for me and my girlfriend to get checked in. Although I don't mind waiting, the delay caused us to be late for our scheduled food tour in Little Italy.Overall, while the check-in process could be improved, it did not significantly detract from our overall experience at the hotel. I would still recommend it to others, but with the caveat to be prepared for a potentially long check-in process.

10.0

Josefina

Posted on: 10-21-2024

The staff , manager and front desk are very friendly and helpful

8.0

Cheryl

Posted on: 10-7-2024

The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was ideal for us. A short walk to Little Italy Saturday Market and lots of dining options and walkable to the Marina with good tour options.

The property is a little tired and definitely not the Hilton but it met our expectations, price and location.

7.0

Taylor

Posted on: 9-14-2024

Good location, lots of places nearby and very walkable, rooftop pool although very small, restaurant with a nice view. Held our bags for us.

Bathroom was dirty (clumps of hair still in the shower) and AC unit dripped. It was above the doorway of the bathroom. Very noisy, you could hear everything outside. Very little sound proofing. $75 to check in early, no thank you.

1.0

Lucy

Posted on: 8-20-2024

Absolutely nothing they have no customer service and the rooms are very dirty

Everything

7.0

Vic

Posted on: 8-12-2024

Everything about the room was great, beds were comfortable, pillows were fine, it's was just great. However....

However the blow dryer kept getting hot and Lil sparks started to show at the back of the blow dryer.Also this particular weekend whoever was staying above us, they kept either moving furniture or some type of sliding door, & I'm talking about late night after 1am. whatever they were doing it was loud, stomping, you could really hear like idmf they were moving thing around. Other than that, I didn't like how the vent in the restroom sounded like it was gonna give out.

7.0

Vic

Posted on: 8-11-2024

Everything about the room was great, beds were comfortable, pillows were fine, it's was just great. However....

However the blow dryer kept getting hot and Lil sparks started to show at the back of the blow dryer.Also this particular weekend whoever was staying above us, they kept either moving furniture or some type of sliding door, & I'm talking about late night after 1am. whatever they were doing it was loud, stomping, you could really hear like idmf they were moving thing around. Other than that, I didn't like how the vent in the restroom sounded like it was gonna give out.

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Free Internet AccessHealth ServicesSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 03:00 PM

Check-out:

Before 11:00 AM

Pets:

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

Please note: Happy Hour is offered 5 days a week 16:00 - 19:00. Rooftop Bar open 7 days a week 16:00 - 21:00." 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. 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. Please note, there is a pet fee of USD 60 per day. Dogs only. Pets can weigh up to 6.8 kilograms.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 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 in your confirmation. A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Features & Amenities

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Free Internet Access
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Pets Allowed
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
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Family Friendly

Amenities & Services

Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking property
Outdoor pool
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Professional cleaning services
Restaurant(s)
Wheelchair accessible

location

The Porto Vista Hotel

1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA

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