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1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 4-star hotel located 3 miles from San Diego International Airport and a 10-minute walk from Santa Fe Depot. The hotel near airport is adjacent to the House of Blues, Copley Symphony Hall, and San Diego Civic Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Art Deco Accommodations

The 211 guestrooms and suites feature rich wood floors, Art Deco furniture, and marble bathrooms with luxury Atelier Bloem bath amenities. Select suites offer private balconies with city or harbor views, separate living areas, and Italian Frette linens. The Coronado Penthouse spans 1510 square feet across two levels.

Chef-Driven Dining

Chef Steve prepares contemporary American cuisine Tuesday-Saturday at The Desmond, while The Café serves breakfast and coffee daily. Leave of Absence rooftop bar offers craft cocktails with panoramic city views from the fourth-floor Pooldeck. Private dining options accommodate events for up to 250 guests.

Rooftop Recreation

The rooftop Level Four Pool Deck provides cityscape views and serves as an event space. Guests can borrow PUBLIC bikes to explore Balboa Park's 1200 acres or Mission Beach's boardwalk. The 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes and yoga mats in every room.

Event Facilities

20000 square feet of meeting space includes conference rooms and the Pooldeck for events. The hotel offers same-day laundry service and hosts a nightly social hour from 5-6 pm. Business travelers appreciate the proximity to the San Diego Convention Center and free Wi-Fi.

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One-Bedroom King Studio Suite Harbour View
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Premium King Room Balcony City View
2 persons
29 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
One-Bedroom Skyline King Suite Sofa Bed Harbour View
2 persons
56 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Heating
Bathtub
King Room Balcony
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
San Diego 1.3 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 4.8 km
El Cajon (CJN) 25.0 km
Train
Santa Fe Depot900 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • 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

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

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

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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Location info

1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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1047 5Th Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Nearby
Mall
Westfield Horton Plaza
460 m
Mall
Horton Plaza Park
470 m
Church
St. Joseph Cathedral
500 m
Cabrillo Bridge
500 m
Garnet Street
500 m
Restaurants
Curadero
0 m
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Crab Hut
80 m
1007 5th Ave Apt 101
Urban India
180 m
750 5th Ave
Biga San Diego
140 m
950 6th Ave Suite C
Resident Brewing
150 m
1065 4th Ave
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House
230 m
939 4th Ave
The Beer Company
170 m
602 Broadway
Gaslamp Fish House
120 m
411 Broadway
Full Moon Sushi & Kitchen Bar
130 m
926 5th Ave
Stout Public House
190 m
1125 6th Ave
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