PORTO VISTA HOTEL IN LITTLE ITALY (ADULTS ONLY) SAN DIEGO | San Diego ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92101

Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy (Adults Only) - A mid-century boutique San Diego hotel with rooftop terrace, art installations, and harbor views

This 190-room San Diego hotel features mid-century-style accommodations in the heart of Little Italy, including 5 suites equipped with modern amenities. The three-star Porto Vista Hotel combines open-air exterior corridors and distinctive sky bridges, where rotating art exhibitions and installations are displayed throughout the property. The fourth-floor GlassDoor Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine with panoramic downtown and harbor views, offering weekday breakfast, daily dinner service, and weekend brunch. A rooftop terrace includes 15 cabanas and a heated mini-pool with spa jets. Four meeting rooms provide professional spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows. Porto Vista's location on India Street puts guests within walking distance of Little Italy's restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, and the weekly Mercato farmers market.

Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy (Adults Only): Pros

- Original artwork displayed in every guest room and public space, including a 24/7 art vending machine - Heated rooftop 'spool' (combination spa and pool) with harbor views - Private valet parking available - Dedicated event staff and custom catering services - ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers and accessible amenities

Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy (Adults Only): Cons

- Some rooms do not offer harbor views - Limited pet-friendly rooms available

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Double Room Disability Access

Max:

4 persons

335 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Max:

2 persons

605 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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2 persons

650 sq. feet

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Center

San Diego3000 ft

Airports

San Diego International (SAN) 2.4 mi

El Cajon (CJN) 16.2 mi

Train

Coaster Santa Fe Station3000 ft

Santa Fe Depot3000 ft

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Breakfast

“I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast offerings each morning! They served a full hot breakfast with eggs, meat, potatoes, cereals, yogurt, granola, muffins, fruit, and excellent coffee. It was truly the best breakfast I've ever had in a hotel.” view full review

Comfortable Room

“Our suite was very clean and surprisingly spacious. The bed was super comfortable, and I appreciated the complimentary upgrade we received. It felt like a true getaway!” view full review

Spacious & Clean

“The bathroom in our room was large and well-maintained, making it a comfortable spot to freshen up after a day of exploring. I really valued the cleanliness that the hotel maintained in this area.” view full review

Excellent View

“I loved the view from the rooftop which provided a fine overview of the area. It was a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some downtime while soaking in the beautiful scenery.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Hairdresser
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Services

Valet parking
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92101

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1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92101

City landmarks

Museums

USS Midway Museum

1.1 mi

Zoo

San Diego Zoo

1.9 mi

Mall

Seaport Village

1.2 mi

Museums

Maritime Museum of San Diego

3600 ft

100 Park Blvd

Petco Park

1.3 mi

Museums

San Diego Museum of Man

1.4 mi

Museums

San Diego Air & Space Museum

1.9 mi

Museums

San Diego Natural History Museum

1.3 mi

Museums

The New Children's Museum

1.1 mi

Church

St. Joseph Cathedral

2200 ft

Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

1.3 mi

Museums

San Diego Firehouse Museum

2400 ft

Train stations

Santa Fe Depot

3000 ft

Church

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

2400 ft

Museums

Museum of Contemporary Art

2700 ft

Mall

Westfield Horton Plaza

1.1 mi

Harbor Drive & G Street

U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

4500 ft

Tuna Harbor Park G St and N Harbor Dr

The Unconditional Surrender

1.2 mi

Market

Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

2400 ft

700 N. Harbor Drive Tuna Harbor Park

The Homecoming Statue

4900 ft

Museums

Fleet Science Center

1.3 mi

Parks

The Embarcadero

4300 ft

Parks

Waterfront Park

2900 ft

1350 El Prado At the San Diego Museum of Man

California Tower

1.4 mi

Mall

Horton Plaza Park

1.1 mi

Museums

San Diego Automotive Museum

1.8 mi

Nearby

Monuments and Landmarks

Little Italy

600 ft

Square

Piazza Basilone

600 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Influx Cafe Little Italy

500 ft

Parks

Amici Park

1300 ft

Restaurants

Heartsleeves Coffee

500 ft

621 W Fir St

Napizza

700 ft

1702 India St Ca

Caffe Italia

700 ft

1704 India St

Not Not Tacos

800 ft

550 W Date St Suite B

Pappalecco

1200 ft

1602 State Street

Shake Shack

900 ft

2008 India St

Devil's Dozen Donut Shop

1200 ft

2001 Kettner Blvd

Lofty Coffee Little Italy

900 ft

444 W Cedar St

Jack in the Box

1200 ft

1619 Pacific Hwy

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

rate their stay as perfect and would happily return

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

6.0

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

3.5/5 based on 1779 reviews

#169 of 295 hotels in San Diego based on Tripadvisor

Paul

United States of America, September 2024

8.0/10

I had an enjoyable stay at this boutique hotel, which offered a great breakfast that was made fresh daily. The location is perfect, nestled in Little Italy with plenty of restaurants and attractions nearby. However, I found the soundproofing in the rooms wanting, which made for some noisy nights. Nevertheless, the valet service was efficient, and the rooftop area was an excellent spot to unwind.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms could use better soundproofing as I often heard noises from neighboring rooms, which detracted from the comfort. They were otherwise clean but quite basic in terms of amenities.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with staff being professional and responsive to my needs. Valet parking at $25 per day was a fair deal considering the location.

Location

10.0

The hotel is ideally located in Little Italy, close to many delightful restaurants and the bay. It's a great area for exploring on foot.

Dining

8.0

The complimentary breakfast was very good, with a variety of cooked options, though the dining area could get a bit crowded during peak times.

Facilities

7.0

The rooftop area was a highlight, providing a great atmosphere to relax and enjoy the views. However, some parts of the hotel felt outdated.