Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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April 2026

May 2026

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony) | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

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Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

Place, Balboa Park
‪10 min walk‬
Place, San Diego Convention Center
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Petco Park
‪13 min walk‬
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (San Diego View)

Exceptional

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Balcony)

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Balcony)

Exceptional

39 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Balcony)

Exceptional

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Good

43 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

39 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Petco Park
Pets welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 14 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was completed in October 2022.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast and dinner.

The Cafe – This café specialises in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Leave of Absence – This restaurant is located by the pool and specialises in pizza. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open selected days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

Leave of Absence
The Cafe

Things to do

24-hour gym
Free bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room cot
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

14 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
Thin carpet in room
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 building
20 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - October 2022
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Frette Italian sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 150.00 per day
Destination fee: USD 35.
Resort fee: USD 40.58 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
In-room bottled water
Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The property's resort fee includes a daily USD 10 food and beverage credit which can be used in the on-site restaurant or for in-room dining.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Richard

15 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

14 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice place and we have really love our time there.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joseph

13 Jan 2026

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

12 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Travelled with partner

11 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our balcony room was absolutely beautiful. The people working the front desk were incredibly kind too

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonella, Marina Del Rey

Travelled with family

3 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super pet friendly, amazing service, $20 daily credit to room is a nice touch!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

3 Jan 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with partner

3 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff! We enjoyed our room and view. Modern, clean, and great service. Only caveats - slippery floor, rolling down blinds takes long, limited streaming ability, no shower door. Small things though. Overall great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Travelled with partner

1 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great stay at Alma San Diego Downtown! The location is perfect—right in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of so many restaurants, shops, and attractions. The hotel itself has a stylish, modern vibe and felt clean and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay, which really made a difference. Our room was comfortable, well-designed, and quiet, making it easy to relax after a long day out. We also appreciated the thoughtful details and overall atmosphere of the hotel. Overall, Alma San Diego Downtown was a wonderful place to stay, and we would absolutely consider coming back the next time we’re in San Diego. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleta Dianne

Travelled with family

1 Jan 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

First night we had to call front desk because TV was not working properly, after the third time engineering came up and telling us that it’s a glitch because tvs are cheap they have to install a sub par item to get tv viewing. They move us to a different room that night. Small lobby, no concession shop for snacks. Homeless people all over the downtown area. We didn’t feel safe to go out at night, area is full of homeless people and a lot of individuals seems like on drugs. Although they didn’t bother us we didn’t take the chance. A lot of transportation available. A lot of places to eat around the hotel. You might have to walk a bit but anything you want to eat, you’ll find it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Travelled with partner

30 Dec 2025

Liked: Amenities

Lights in room weren’t bright upon arrival as well as phone was disconnected. Housekeeping never cleaned our room only switched towels once. Valet was really expensive $65 a night added another $150 to the total stay. Front desk wasn’t helpful with checking in problems just sent up maintenance and he knocked aggressively while we had “do not disturb” sign on door.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raylee

30 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Every moment was amazing, from the friendly hotel staff, the respectful housekeepers, the comfy quiet poolside, convenient location, and the private yet peaceful rooms. We had an amazing time and would love to continue using this hotel as our makeshift vacation getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

30 Dec 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coty

26 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Always

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

phoyphailin

Travelled with partner

24 Dec 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ripsy

23 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burrell

22 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with partner

20 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff throughout stay and clean rooms

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jafet

17 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghulam

Business traveller

15 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice location, clean rooms, and frienly staff

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

12 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Everything

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Farzaneh

Travelled with family, Business traveller

10 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed for six nights, and unfortunately our experience was uncomfortable. The room was extremely cold throughout our stay. Although we reported the issue multiple times, staff brought in engineering support each time, but the thermostat was never properly fixed. We requested a room change; however, the hotel was fully booked until the fourth night, so we had to remain in the same room for most of our stay. Additionally, there were many homeless individuals around the hotel. While the property did have security and we did feel safe, it still made the environment less pleasant. I was also surprised to find that there was no coffee machine in the room!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

7 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

7 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

4 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

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