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

Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy (Adults Only) - Boutique hotel with rooftop pool near San Diego International Airport

Located in downtown San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, the Porto Vista Hotel features 190 mid-century-style rooms, including 5 suites. The hotel offers a rooftop 'spool' (heated mini-pool with spa jets), private valet parking, and event spaces. The GlassDoor Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine with panoramic views of the San Diego skyline and harbor. The property is within walking distance of India Street, known for its Italian restaurants, and a short drive from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The hotel features original art installations throughout, including a vending machine dispensing original artworks 24/7.

Additional perks of the hotel

Rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of downtown and the harbor

On-site beauty salon offering hair and color services by appointment

Thai massage studio adjacent to the hotel

Rotating art exhibitions in the lobby, restaurant, and elevators

Free WiFi throughout the property

Pet-friendly rooms available (additional fee applies)

ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers and accessible routes

Room options

The hotel offers six room types, all accessible via exterior corridors. Cozy Queen rooms feature a single queen bed and basic amenities. Deluxe rooms provide over 330 square feet of space with pillow-top beds and sitting areas. Suites include residential-style layouts with optional private balconies offering views of San Diego harbor or Little Italy. All rooms feature original artwork, individual climate control, flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, mini refrigerators, and workstations.

Other conveniences

Private balconies in select rooms with harbor or neighborhood views

In-room safes with personalized locks

Makeup mirrors and hair dryers in bathrooms

Iron and ironing boards in all rooms

Access to fitness center and rooftop spool

24-hour vending machine with original artworks for purchase

Valet parking service available

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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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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

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

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

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
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Hotel Location

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