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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible (Mobility) | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

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

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near Petco Park
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 13 minutes by foot from Petco Park and a 2-minute drive from Waterfront 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 center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

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 full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a restaurant on site.
The Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Leave of Absence - This bar is located by the pool. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Cafe
  • Leave of Absence

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike parking
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property – October 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 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 60.00 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 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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, 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 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).

Property is also known as

Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
Kimpton Alma Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alma San Diego an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel
"Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel"
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel San Diego

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 436 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kianoush

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They have additional fees added that was not in the price for the food that we don’t plan to have. Despite I told them, I would not eat any of their offering they charged 35$ for no reason.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
San Diego vacation
Great hotel. Very convenient location. Hotel staff is amazing. Beds are super comfortable. Definitely would recommend to stay at Alma
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SIU KWAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros - I have booked a 3 nights stay to celebrate our honeymoon and they presented a beautiful plate of fruits to commemorate as a surprise. We appreciated it a lot. Cons - I have booked with breakfast included, but their system did not notify them properly before I mentioned it. They have to rely on my expedia invoice for proof which is not ideal. I have also paid a deposit on expedia prior to check-in, which they forgot to check and double-charged me on room deposit during my check-in (luckily they did refund me back 3 days later). Remember to check what amount they are charging before swiping your card during check-in. Overall, the hotel facility is fairly well-maintained with gym and heated pool available. The area nearby may have some unhygienic grounds due to homeless people but I would spare this from the hotel cons as this is really not their fault. For people not familiar with the California situation, please do think twice before booking accommodation in downtown area in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Most likely has bed bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and view was amazing. Upon arrival,they were offering free wine in the restaurant. Then, they had a pool party the day of check out. Literally, your near the bars and lounges. I visited a popular club PARQ, literally around the corner. Near CVS which I think is 24hrs. The 992 Bus takes you directly to the Airport (I caught an UBER tho) Exceptional Customer Service and very welcoming. We stayed on the 19th floor. It was quiet, warm and cozy. Nice vibes all throughout the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kianya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in the Gas Lamp district!
Everyone there was so accommodating and friendly. The property is located in a centralized location in the Gas Lamp district, so it’s very easy to walk to many of the popular restaurants. We went out for dinner but we ate breakfast at the restaurant there and it’s absolutely delicious. The highlight of the weekend was that we were lucky enough to catch the last summer party at the pool which was a lot of fun. The only unfortunate issue was during our last day, there was a plumbing problem and the water was shut off at the hotel. That was an unexpected inconvenience but the hotel gave us a parking comp for our entire stay there as a courtesy gift
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khristian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing ! Find out what bar Gabriel is working at he will take care of you! Ice is just a Text away I really can’t wait to come back ! Thank you for the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, room was clean and big for my husband and I. Short walk to San Diego Civic Theater and lots of dinning options nearby. The Cafe in the morning was great for coffee and a croissant as we waited for our car.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chic urban getaway
This hotel is awesome. The location is fantastic. The room was a little small but comfortable, clean and rad decor. While parking is valet only, they make it super easy in a bustling area where parking can be difficult. I would absolutely love to staycation here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing views from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself and especially the hotel staff at check-in were lovely! They made us feel welcome and greeted us with a bottle of wine. They were super helpful with parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishaal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024