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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
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Property amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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 | Living area | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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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 Bedroom

  • 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 Bedroom (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

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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

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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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About this property

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown San Diego
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2022.

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 35.00 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. 368 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 536 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

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m really please I booked this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Amazing hotel! Clean, spacious, and charming decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was wonderful, great location as many of the cities best night life attractions were within walking distance, staff was friendly, hotel was clean, only complaint which is by no means the hotel’s fault is that the surrounding area was pretty filthy and generally felt unsafe, there’s this overwhelming smell of urine all along the streets which is probably a common thing in downtown San Diego as well as homelessness and clear drug use with the occasional zombie or person just laid out on the sidewalk. I had gotten screamed at by a guy on his bike who had tried to cross the street I was crossing despite me having the right of way while he attempted to run a red as well as seeing 2 different fights break out in front of nearby bars/restaurants. Thankfully police presence was strong so I never felt completely unsafe just the occasional nerves but this in no way reflects the hotel itself from being a pleasant place to stay. I would absolutely stay there again because it is centrally located with great staff and comfortable and affordable hospitality. Just be prepared to deal with some rowdy street-life.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Stayed in the King suite and was very impressed. The entire staff was accommodating and pleasant. We will definitely be staying at the Alma in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great clean room. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sage

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was great. We did have 3 issues with our room, the fridge was broken (they ended up bringing a new one into the room but where we walk and not just replacing the broken one) the ac also didn’t fully work we woke up multiple times very hot. Third was the walls are so thin we could hear everything and anything… The staff was extremely nice and so welcoming. They offered us wine vouchers 2 each which was nice and they offer a credit for the fees so you basically get free money to spend which was also nice! Gaslamp area had definitely gone down hill and the homeless is intense. We were right next door to a trolley stop which made getting around very easy. Overall experience wasn’t too bad apart from the negatives!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Briana, rancho santa margarita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nadia, los angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being so busy on a new years eve, the entire staff helped and assisted us with a smile. The room was bigger and nicer than we expected, we loved it. I am sure we will always stay there every time we will go to san diego!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Dana Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from the cost to valet parking ($60), my stay was great and the hotel is conveniently located in a good location!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, near great restaurants
Lovely inside. Large room. Super clean bathroom on 1st and 2nd floor. Staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

asuncion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to many restaurants, Petco Park and all downtown amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Great location for easy access to all that San Diego offers. Lovely property and kind and gracious staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location despite riff Raff (17 transients on nearby corner at 1130pm Sunday). Everything else perfect except for frosted glass bathroom door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Property. I would be nicer if they moved the homeless away from the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately, for the downtown area you cannot escape the transient population or the traffic noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Traveled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leticia, HUNTINGTON PARK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024