Located close to Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner along with American cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by USS Midway Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our San Diego travel guide
1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
What's nearby
Balboa Park
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Petco Park
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
San Diego Convention Center
14 min walk - 0.7 miles
Seaport Village
15 min walk - 0.8 miles
San Diego Civic Theatre
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
5th Avenue Station
1 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
11 min walk
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Gaslamp Tavern
2 min walk
Zzan Sushi & Soju
1 min walk
The Taco Stand
4 min walk
Grant Grill
2 min walk
Goldchild Coffee
3 min walk
About this property
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Upscale boutique hotel renovated in 2022 and located near Balboa Park
Located close to Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner along with American cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 211 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and down comforters
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
36-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and free infant beds
Does Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Dec 7, 2026 start from $171, including 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.
Is Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.
What time is check-in at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?
Located in Downtown San Diego, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Waterfront Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is only a 2-minute walk and Civic Center Station is 3 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews
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Staff were extremely helpful and allowed early and late checkout as my son was not feeling well, this was very much appreciated! Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Staff were pleasant and willing to help. Decent amount of homeless in the area early morning and late night.
Everything from my room's city view, the cozy robes provided, the comfy bed, the food and all the AMAZING hotel staff -including the bartender at the pool were exceptionally great. I will definetely stay at the Alma again!
Beautiful room and wonderful location. All staff were attentive from the valet to server in the cafe. Check-in was pleasant and we felt very welcomed! Decor was amazing, and didn’t feel over the top or cookie cutter, it felt curated.
Really lovely hotel, close enough to gaslamp and downtown if you need to be in that area but out of the blast radius of late night bro energy you might get elsewhere. Ended up with a balcony room facing south with a huge bathtub and beautiful view of Petco Park and Coronado Island, well worth it.
One thing to note: the pool is very nice but on the small side, get down there early to grab a spot if planning on a pool day.
The room was amazing, one of the nicest hotel rooms I’ve stayed in. Please just change the shower heads, the one in my room wasn’t working properly and I when I called the front desk they said there was nothing they could do. Overall amazing stay, I booked the corner room with the city view. Absolutely stunning sunset!