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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Petco Park
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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (San Diego View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (San Diego View)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
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  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Spa Suite) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Spa Suite)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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(9 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bay View (Balcony)

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  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Penthouse) | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Penthouse)

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

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego within a short walk of Petco Park, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as San Diego Convention Center. This 211-room, 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Petco Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 1 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby @ Courtyard Marriott San Diego - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crab Hut - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Petco Park
Guests of Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 36-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Laptop-compatible safes, phones, and ironing boards are also standard.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (37 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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 are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 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

These are all of the 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

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Oct 30, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 13-minute walk of Petco Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Port of San Diego. You'll also find Waterfront Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 65 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The closest major airport to Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3.7 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 9.3 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy harbor or city views.

Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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