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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Pool views, open select days

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
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.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 425 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$220 total
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About the neighborhood

San Diego

In the heart of San Diego, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Waterfront Park and Petco Park. .This boutique hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Seaport Village.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 18 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

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

  • ‪The Lobby - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪REI DO Gado Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stout Public House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grant Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Full Moon Sushi & Kitchen Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near Petco Park
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 211 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

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

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 39.44 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We have included 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 234 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 352 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adilene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! And the cafe’s food was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chester

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed. Housekeeping were fantastic. Highly recommend and will return to any Kimpton property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whill

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here for our staycations. We always get a very nice, clean room with beautiful views. The staff are always pleasant and friendly. The food is very good; although, we wish there were a few more “normal” options for dinner. We sleep so well here. Close to so many different dining experiences and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Kimpton, but this property falls short.
Pros: excellent customer service, location, comfy bed, could open the windows, hygiene products full size, and cleanliness. Negative: Incredibly small room, lack of privacy for bathroom (shower glass is half, slider bathroom door doesn’t close all the way), no fan in the bathroom, ac didn’t work properly making it stuffy (thankfully we could open the windows), $60 a night valet (expensive and inconvenient). Overall our stay was fine but due to the negatives I’d have to give it a 6/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ammar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although there was a delay on the roos service that I requested ( I asked for room clean before I leave and when I returned back I found the room as it was), the service was good in general
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

KB

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Property was ok. But the people were great. My wallet fell out of my pocket in the lobby, and i left in a lyft. They found my wallet and they called me within 3 min, and i was able to comeback and grab it and still make my flight. Very grateful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harkamal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were well maintained and really clean. The staff was super nice and overall a good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the large windows and natural light. Only con was no iron in the room only a mediocre steamer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zenabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m usually very sceptical about staying at hotels but this one was absolutely incredible!! The room was very clean, the front staff and restaurant staff were very accommodating. It’s close to pretty much everything- if you are in between hotels this one is a great option. I have no complaints and I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

briant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like the property but as the rest of the gas lamp there are homeless milling around nearby. But loved the hotel and will be back. We had a beautiful Corner room with balcony on 16th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to everything needed. The pool side was nice but too many homeless surrounding the hotel day and night. Also restroom is missing shower doors and no accesible ice machines to get your own. Staff is friendly and helpful when called
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Provo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We went to sightsee and to go to a Padres game and everything was within walking distance or public transportation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay professional and friendly staff Room. Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful. The room was not as clean as it should have been.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hotel experience in the past five years and I travel extensively. Everyone on the staff was cheery, helpful and fun to be around. Great environment, food onsite was better than many local restaurants too! Already planning another trip back, just to stay at Kimpton Alma again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024