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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – San Diego, CA
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – San Diego, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Featuring a seasonal pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is a 5-minute walk away. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Cafe is open daily in the hotel's Living Room.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 1187 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The staff was welcoming and extremely helpful. The room was super comfortable and clean. Being able to have breakfast there before leaving was truelly time saving. We loved our stay .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Furniture was dusty, powder was found on the counters, restroom shower handle had a crack that seemed it was attempted to be repaired.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good attentive staff. Clean room. Good location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Close to

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Had a great experience and cannot wait to take another vacation

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great place. Great vibe!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The check in process was super straight forward informative and really easy. All the staff I interacted with were very nice. I had a balcony suite and it was a very spacious and clean room. Everything was well kept and very modern. Only 1 thing I had an issue with, which in all fairness has absolutely nothing to do with the hotel. In the immediate surrounding area outside the front doors there are a lot of homeless back in forth and no joke one was literally swinging an axe at a light pole. I'm dead serious. Off property so no bad thing about the hotel more just to let anyone know that the surrounding area, while not a bad looking area at all, definitely has some questionable characters roaming around. Overall I would come back as the hotel was very nice.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Never ended up staying since they told me upon arrival they couldn’t guarantee check in at 4 (when check in is supposed to be and what you pay for). The reasoning was that they were fully booked the night before so rooms were still being cleaned. Never have I ever had a hotel tell me I couldn’t check in because they were fully booked the night before. They also didn’t know when the room would be ready, offered no apology for the inconvenience, and the manager canceled my reservation because I was upset about all of this. Absolutely absurd and not how a hospitality business should be ran.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, great location. I would recommend this hotel

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Lovely pool and excellent rooms Although it’s near the centre there a huge drug problem so many people homeless and scoring right in front of you. Can’t help but feel so sad Beware of parking it’s $60-70 a day!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice, safe, and accommodating

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Friendly staff, very clean and modern room. The rain shower was awesome. Parking r8ght next door, the coffee bar is very welcoming in the morning. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is conveniently located, however, to the Gaslamp District.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very helpful staff. Located at the top of broadway so near walking distance for a lot of places.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful. Every time I have a request, they were swift to satisfy them! The hotel property is clean and I felt safe. One thing I do want to point out is that it can be loud during the weekend when people are clubbing outside. It didn’t bother me too much as I tend to sleep with ear plugs on, but I read that they offer those amenities as well to those that needed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    View from the room was very nice Terrible location, overrun with homeless people from the nearby train tracks. I would never return to this place again

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great hotel! Nice staff and clean rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice place

Frequently asked questions about Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located at 1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 0.2 mi
  • Petco Park 0.6 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 0.7 mi
  • USS Midway 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.5 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.1 mi

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