Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

$$$$||View on mapSan Diego, United States1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101|
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Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Staff8.6
Facilities8.3
Free WiFi8.2
Who stays here
Couples33%
Families24%
Business17%
Solo16%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Staff8.6
Facilities8.3
Free WiFi8.2
Who stays here
Couples33%
Families24%
Business17%
Solo16%

Downtown San Diego boutique hotel with rooftop pool, custom-designed bicycles, and 1900 m² event space

Amenities & Recreation

Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, offers a seasonal rooftop pool with a bar and city views. Guests can use custom-designed bicycles to explore the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. The fitness center provides on-site workout options, and sun loungers are available by the pool.

Rooms & Suites

The Alma offers spacious rooms with luxury amenities such as Italian Frette linen and gourmet honor bars. Each room includes a yoga mat for in-room stretching. Several rooms feature private balconies, and the bathrooms provide high-quality toiletries.

Dining & Culinary

On-site dining includes the Cafe, open daily in the hotel's Living Room, serving seasonal, market-fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy private dining options with personalized menus created by the culinary team. Complimentary morning coffee and an evening wine hour are offered daily.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Alma San Diego Downtown is a 5-minute walk from the nightlife of the Gaslamp Quarter and 2 km from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is a 15-minute walk away. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive from the hotel.

Business & Events

The hotel provides 1900 m² of diverse event and meeting spaces adaptable for various occasions. Express check-in/check-out and concierge services assist with smooth arrivals and local arrangements. The property also offers valet parking and luggage storage for business travelers.

  • Pool: Seasonal rooftop pool with bar and city views
  • Bicycles: Custom-designed bicycles for guest use
  • Dining: Private dining with personalized menus
  • Rooms: Spacious rooms with yoga mats and Frette linen
  • Events: 1900 m² of event spaces
  • Pet Policy: Pets of all sizes welcome
  • Location: Steps from Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:20
Number of rooms:207
Former name
Palomar San Diego/San Diego Palomar
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Rooms and availability

Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds1 King-size bed
  • Balcony
Family Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Premium King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • City view
  • Bay view
  • Harbour view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 117 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 4.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport San Diego International, SAN

Location

1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mall
Horton Plaza Park
470 m
Theatre
Spreckels Theatre
360 m
Theatre
Copley Symphony Hall
390 m
Mall
Westfield Horton Plaza
460 m
Harbor Drive & G Street
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
510 m
Church
St. Joseph Cathedral
570 m
Garnet Street
400 m
Cabrillo Bridge
400 m
Restaurant
Curadero
0 m
Restaurant
Crab Hut
80 m
Restaurant
Urban India
180 m
Restaurant
Biga San Diego
140 m
Restaurant
Resident Brewing
150 m
Restaurant
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House
230 m
Restaurant
The Beer Company
170 m
Restaurant
Gaslamp Fish House
120 m
Restaurant
Full Moon Sushi & Kitchen Bar
130 m
Restaurant
Stout Public House
190 m

Reviews of Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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FAQ about Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Coronado Bridge, set 3.5 km from the Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel, as well as Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum placed 9 minutes' walk away are well worth visiting.
Which landmarks are closest to Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Guests of Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel can visit House of Blues San Diego Live Music Venue (just a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or Westfield Horton Plaza placed 6 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
The hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.
What dining options does the Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel provide?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of African cuisine served in the à la carte restaurant The Desmond located at the Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel.
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During their stay at Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Domino's Pizza offering affordable prices or visit Cafe de L' Opera with a high guest rating-9 according to guests reviews-as well as medium prices.
Can I eat breakfast at the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What are the booking prices at the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
The prices at the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel hotel start from $439.
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Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel include a balcony and a terrace as well as Wi-Fi and a cable flat-screen television.
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What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel?
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Such services as child care services will be very useful for guests staying at the 5-star Kimpton Alma San Diego, An Ihg Hotel with their children.
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