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

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

“Little Italy's vibrant atmosphere and dining options were really good!”view full review

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.

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

Cons

Some rooms do not offer harbor views

Limited pet-friendly rooms available

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 King-size bed

Double Room Disability Access

2 persons

31 m²

2 King Size Beds

King Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Deluxe King Room Balcony

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

San Diego900 m

Airports

San Diego International (SAN) 3.8 km

El Cajon (CJN) 26.1 km

Train

Coaster Santa Fe Station900 m

Santa Fe Depot900 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

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
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Hairdresser
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Services

Valet parking
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Beauty treatment

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Museum

USS Midway Museum

1.9 km

Zoo

San Diego Zoo

3.1 km

Mall

Seaport Village

2.0 km

Museum

Maritime Museum of San Diego

1.1 km

Landmark

Petco Park

2.2 km

Museum

San Diego Museum of Man

2.2 km

Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

3.1 km

Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

2.1 km

Museum

The New Children's Museum

1.8 km

Church

St. Joseph Cathedral

660 m

Convention Centre

San Diego Convention Center

2.1 km

Museum

San Diego Firehouse Museum

730 m

Train Station

Santa Fe Depot

890 m

Church

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

730 m

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

820 m

Mall

Westfield Horton Plaza

1.8 km

Landmark

U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

1.4 km

Landmark

The Unconditional Surrender

2.0 km

Market

Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

730 m

Landmark

The Homecoming Statue

1.5 km

Museum

Fleet Science Center

2.1 km

Park

The Embarcadero

1.3 km

Park

Waterfront Park

860 m

Landmark

California Tower

2.3 km

Mall

Horton Plaza Park

1.8 km

Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum

2.9 km

Nearby

Monument

Little Italy

180 m

Square

Piazza Basilone

170 m

Monument

Influx Cafe Little Italy

140 m

Park

Amici Park

370 m

Restaurants

Heartsleeves Coffee

150 m

621 W Fir St

Napizza

210 m

1702 India St Ca

Caffe Italia

190 m

1704 India St

Not Not Tacos

220 m

550 W Date St Suite B

Pappalecco

350 m

1602 State Street

Shake Shack

270 m

2008 India St

Devil's Dozen Donut Shop

350 m

2001 Kettner Blvd

Lofty Coffee Little Italy

270 m

444 W Cedar St

Jack in the Box

360 m

1619 Pacific Hwy

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

3.5/5 based on 1779 reviews

#169 of 295 hotels in San Diego based on Tripadvisor

Paul

United States, 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.