Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 1047 5Th Avenue
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Michael

Good location and great views

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Nadia

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The staff was welcoming and extremely helpful. The room was super comfortable and clean. Being able to have breakfast there before leaving was truelly time saving. We loved our stay .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Yesenia

Furniture was dusty, powder was found on the counters, restroom shower handle had a crack that seemed it was attempted to be repaired.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Christopher

Good attentive staff. Clean room. Good location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Joseph

Very good place
Close to

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Serena

Had a great experience and cannot wait to take another vacation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Jesus

Great place. Great vibe!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Kevin

The check in process was super straight forward informative and really easy. All the staff I interacted with were very nice. I had a balcony suite and it was a very spacious and clean room. Everything was well kept and very modern. Only 1 thing I had an issue with, which in all fairness has absolutely nothing to do with the hotel. In the immediate surrounding area outside the front doors there are a lot of homeless back in forth and no joke one was literally swinging an axe at a light pole. I'm dead serious. Off property so no bad thing about the hotel more just to let anyone know that the surrounding area, while not a bad looking area at all, definitely has some questionable characters roaming around. Overall I would come back as the hotel was very nice.

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Never ended up staying since they told me upon arrival they couldn’t guarantee check in at 4 (when check in is supposed to be and what you pay for). The reasoning was that they were fully booked the night before so rooms were still being cleaned. Never have I ever had a hotel tell me I couldn’t check in because they were fully booked the night before. They also didn’t know when the room would be ready, offered no apology for the inconvenience, and the manager canceled my reservation because I was upset about all of this. Absolutely absurd and not how a hospitality business should be ran.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Ralph

Clean room, great location. I would recommend this hotel

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Kristen

Very nice, safe, and accommodating

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Kris

Friendly staff, very clean and modern room. The rain shower was awesome. Parking r8ght next door, the coffee bar is very welcoming in the morning. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Steven

The on-site valet parking was $70 a night, which seemed pretty high for the area, which is not what I would call upscale!
The hotel is conveniently located, however, to the Gaslamp District.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Keith

Very helpful staff. Located at the top of broadway so near walking distance for a lot of places.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Qian

The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful. Every time I have a request, they were swift to satisfy them! The hotel property is clean and I felt safe. One thing I do want to point out is that it can be loud during the weekend when people are clubbing outside. It didn’t bother me too much as I tend to sleep with ear plugs on, but I read that they offer those amenities as well to those that needed.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

lauren m.

Great hotel! Nice staff and clean rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Amir

Nice place

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Fatyma

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Lilianna

Best hotel in San Diego! Everything was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Justin

The room was wonderfully comfortable. We loved hanging out by the pool and enjoying snacks and drinks. The property is located right in downtown and near public transportation. There were some sounds from transportation nearby that we could hear from the top floor starting at 4 AM, so be aware of that if you're a light sleeper or bring ear plugs, but the bed is super comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Mariglen

The staff were really helpful, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of the stay. The AC in the room did not work properly, and the bathroom constantly smelled like sewage water whenever we showered. When I first checked in, there were also moments where I genuinely couldn’t tell if the room had been cleaned properly. Overall, the condition of the room was very disappointing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Fritz

Overall super - aber, wenn man \"das Haar in der Suppe sucht\": Frühstück, extrem überteuert, langsame Bedienung, beschränke Auswahl, schade!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Kevin

Great location right by public transportation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Jade

I enjoyed my stay at the Alma San Diego overall. My room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was pretty helpful throughout my visit. The only downsides were that the shower water had a strange smell, and my room was not cleaned during my 3-night stay. I asked housekeeping to come back after 10:30, but they never returned. Thankfully, I had everything I needed, so it wasn’t a major issue. Overall, still a good stay with a few service hiccups.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Shelly

Amazing food, amazing service, great pool, beautiful room, great location. The only negative was the area to the right is slightly sketchy, but there are Security and felt more annoyed rather than threatened.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Wilbert

Had a great time and stay while I was there ! Would definitely come back and stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Maris

Our stay was great at Alma. Our room was well kept and clean. The pool area was very nice and the margarita pizza was delicious! The doors were opened every time we left/returned to the property and we were greeted by the front desk staff each time as well. We would definitely stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Anthony

The staff and valet staff were super nice and friendly. Very welcoming atmosphere, I loved my stay and I'm looking forward to staying here again soon.

Rooms were clean, no smells, no stains, and everything was kept looking great. I would say the rooms are pretty minimalistic if you're into that kind of thing, but it was still a nice room to be in.

Thanks for the assistance!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Adolfo

Staff really nice and clean room

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jessica

Great location near Petco and a trolley stop to get anywhere else. Pool was lovely. A bit chilly so we didn't swim, but sat out reading poolside for an afternoon. Rooms clean. Comfy beds. Sheets stayed put! Closed windows kept the noise of the neighborhood out. We slept very well. Staff was amazing and remembered to ask about the show next morning. I will stay there again.

Friends

4/10

Poor

12 May 2026

Alexis

The room I was assigned to had a bed bug, i woke in the middle of the night and it was right on my cover, i immediately booked a flight for the next day, cutting my trip short and notifying the front desk and they assigned to me a new room. I emailed the manager about the matter and the inconvenience it caused me along with photo advance about the bedbug. Still waiting to hear back about a resolution. Staff was nice but never again, I couldn’t even sleep after discovering this

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Angelica

Best experience so far amazing place to spend a vacation. Their Shakshukah is amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Luis

Everything about the hotel was amazing. It was very clean and the staff was very responsive and nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Stacy

It was easily accessible and clean!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Nicole

Love love love!! Definitely will be back to stay here.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

SAHILIS

Beautiful stay! The hotel was amazing, professional warm staff. Great food, drinks and i was upgraded! Thank you so much Annica, she's an amazing hostess!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Margaret

Everything was top class. Must give a particular shout out to the Receptionist who checked us in and out - she was one of the friendliest and most helpful Hotel Staff that I have ever met.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Cary

Staff were very friendly and responsive.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

JOSE ANTONIO

Buena ubicación, lo único malo es que demasiados vagabundos a las afueras del hotel, pero siento que es un tema de la ciudad.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Supicha

Nice room. Very clean. And staff is friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Leslie

Great location, friendly staff however the rooms themselves did not have a very functional design unfortunately. The bathroom in my suite, especially.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

mary a

Overall great stay, loved the location most as it was fairly close to everything we wanted to do. Someone came to clean our room everyday. Very convenient there was a bar & diner there we didn’t eat there though so idk how the food is. Other amenities were ok. The gym was sad if that matters to you. One thing I was not a fan of was that there was no full body mirror in our room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Maddie

We loved staying here!! Everything was very clean in the room and the hotel in general, and they have amazing service. They only have valet parking, so we parked across the street, but there were other structures nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Phil

Everything was great have a great day

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Minnie

AMAZING!! Clean hotel and room, beautiful design, very comfy bed, great vibe from staff and bar/cafe. HIGHLY recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Khalil

Amazing staff and the property and hotel amenities were phenomenal.

Friends

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Mike

We got there at 4:10 (check in is at 4) ready to check in, get settled and then get ready for our dinner plans and show that we had been planning for months. Upon arrival we were told \"Housekeeping is just finishing up. But you can enjoy our cafe, or bar\" No reason, just a generic statement. I felt like I was in the twilight zone. I said \"but check out is at 11, they've been cleaning for 5 hours, how dirty was the room?\" They said it was due to a late checkout. Late checkout??? How is that our issue.? I was deeply upset as this was a plan that I had made months in advance, part of it being a surprise to my husband as I had fancy reservations and tickets to the San Diego Civic Theatre. I was supposed to have ample time to get dressed up, makeup, hair etc. An HOUR AND a HALF Later after just sitting we got our keys. I was then told by a supervisor that we could talk about compensation after we received our keys, but when I went back down there it was like he completely changed his tune. I told him we lost our reservations and at that point I was too tired to even dress up and worry about all of that. Could they at least compensate a full dinner at their restaurant? $20 Twenty dollars was all they could offer, as they just stared at me saying \"we understand, so sorry, yes I understand this was frustrating\" At the end of it I was actually just sad. We hadn't planned a wknd away for a long time, and it had meant alot to me. Just to be ruined.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Jayaram

Everything was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

phillip

Great hotel overall but lots of interesting characters on the street

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Edward

Great People Great Location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Luvia

Very kind and friendly; the room was very clean, and my little dog felt right at home.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Raymond

For a supposed “luxury” hotel, it was mid. Booking through Expedia I didn’t expect the best room, but it was extremely small and a weird L shape. The bed/pillows were ok, but the towels were thin and scratchy like you’d expect in a Motel 6. Room service was a joke and only available during a few hours/day and of course the prices were very high, and on top of that they added a delivery fee! And of course there was a resort fee even though it’s not even close to being a resort of any kind. The location has a LOT of homeless around 24x7. Would not recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Eduardo

The staff at the front desk went above and beyond to make my birthday weekend memorable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Edward

Great location to gas lamp district restaurants andclubs

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Shikha

Clean rooms. Good Staff

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Jonathan

I seen a few ppl with pets

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Darryl

Great hotel. Refreshing pool. Location is in the heart of San Diego and by Gas Lamp,

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Simone

What a beautiful hotel with gorgeous views and a great suite. We loved our 5 night stay here! The staff was amazing, especially Ericka and Trista at the cafe who we saw daily, their hospitality was outstanding! Wonderful walking distance to Gas Lamp and Ocean view park for CRSSDFEST. Cocktails and breakfasts were great every time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Grant

Nice hotel, quiet rooms and modern amenities, helpful staff, great location and pool to boot!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Amber

Balcony suite had amazing views of the bay. Great location for bday weekend in the Gaslamp. Bar food was mid, but drinks were good.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

David

Good rooms, but in a rough area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Vanessa

It was exactly what was pictured. No cat fish. The room was super nice and modernized.
The staff was super friendly and accommodating as well
If you want to stay on the busier side of town where all the action happens, this hotel is for you

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Homero

Beautiful property and great location. Rooms are spacious and well appointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Katie

Room was clean and staff was amazing

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

Jeffrey

Room was clean and staff was great. The noise level was a bit much.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Karla

Was able to upgrade to a beautiful suite for an additional $30. Bed was extremely comfortable and staff was very friendly! Gorgeous location next door to the Blue Note. Only thing to give a heads up on is overnight parking is pretty pricey.

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Rob

Nice staff

Pet

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2026

Omer

Had too many issues with

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Natalie Marie

Spotless courteous and clean and quiet

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Breonna

Cute hotel! A lot of the bad reviews come from the location as in the outside can be \"sketchy\" to some but honestly most places downtown are lol There are a lot of homeless outside but the staff does a great job keeping the lobby secure, you need key access after a certain time. Staff was great, Tre at the front desk was awesome. Room was spacious, modern and clean. I wish there was a jacuzzi on site, that would have been perfect. Loved the rooftop pool area as well. Thoroughly enjoyed my staycation. I will be back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Jonathan

Good room. Nice pool

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Jenny

Staff was so helpful, room was perfect and hotel was situated well with great decor

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

David

Excellent service, friendly staff, clean premises and room. Really nice view, and was super quiet at night. Honestly, it was well worth the price. They give you $20 a night as part of your destination/resort fee so it off balances the it somewhat. It's an excellent place, flat out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Aeleeny

I stayed one night and overall I really liked it. The room was a bit small for my liking, but it was very clean and the bathroom was beautiful — it had an amazing view of the city which I loved. The location is a big plus since it’s walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shops. They also offer valet parking which was super convenient. I would definitely stay here again and I do recommend it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Sandra

The room and view are amazing, by far the best place to stay in SD. Staff is incredible

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Kamal

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Aaron

The entire stay was enjoyable and they really take care and appreciate their customers. I highly recommend to anyone staying

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Juli

Sushi was soo amazing !! She literally made our stay! Connecting us ahead of time and organizing a card for my son’s birthday, she made it feel like we were staying with a friend !! Loved the sheets and the bed was perfect ! (I am very picky!) the room was super quiet with a nice view! Loved the little bar area and the check in area was nice as well. Rooms could have had a bit more lighting but that was my only fatigue other than that a very wonderful stay. Susi made our stay feel personalized - she is a gem !!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Jorge

Really nice hotel

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Michael

Despite other reviews I found the neighborhood safe. Room was comfortable and staff courteous.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

David

The location was good and the rooms were very nice although a bit smaller than one would expect. The hotel fell short for business travelers not having any coffee in the room. And the view was mainly of parking lots.

Overall, a decent hotel, but there are better with a view and in similar locations

Business

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

heather

We needed to cancel we are stuck in Mexico

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Lauren

For a place to rest your head, it had a little more personality than your average, and the staff were all friendly. For the price, though, I was a little underwhelmed. Awkward mix of lighting temperatures in the room, the bathroom had a barn door, front desk was jammed into a corner of a very loud lobby, and f&b was really disappointing. I was glad for the $20 dining credit that was part of the destination fee, but beware that room service is served “takeout style” — so that meant I paid $37 (incl fees, before the credit) for two mediocre fish tacos to be delivered in a plastic box with disposable cutlery. Barista coffee the next morning was so bad I almost returned it. Marriott’s got an opportunity to make a good hotel better; I hope they take it.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Dorian

Very nice place and we have really love our time there.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Julieta

Our balcony room was absolutely beautiful. The people working the front desk were incredibly kind too

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Antonella

Super pet friendly, amazing service, $20 daily credit to room is a nice touch!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

james

Very friendly staff! We enjoyed our room and view. Modern, clean, and great service. Only caveats - slippery floor, rolling down blinds takes long, limited streaming ability, no shower door. Small things though. Overall great experience!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Noel

We had a great stay at Alma San Diego Downtown! The location is perfect—right in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of so many restaurants, shops, and attractions. The hotel itself has a stylish, modern vibe and felt clean and welcoming from the moment we arrived.

The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay, which really made a difference. Our room was comfortable, well-designed, and quiet, making it easy to relax after a long day out. We also appreciated the thoughtful details and overall atmosphere of the hotel.

Overall, Alma San Diego Downtown was a wonderful place to stay, and we would absolutely consider coming back the next time we’re in San Diego. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Aleta Dianne

First night we had to call front desk because TV was not working properly, after the third time engineering came up and telling us that it’s a glitch because tvs are cheap they have to install a sub par item to get tv viewing. They move us to a different room that night. Small lobby, no concession shop for snacks. Homeless people all over the downtown area. We didn’t feel safe to go out at night, area is full of homeless people and a lot of individuals seems like on drugs. Although they didn’t bother us we didn’t take the chance. A lot of transportation available. A lot of places to eat around the hotel. You might have to walk a bit but anything you want to eat, you’ll find it.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Jordan

Lights in room weren’t bright upon arrival as well as phone was disconnected. Housekeeping never cleaned our room only switched towels once. Valet was really expensive $65 a night added another $150 to the total stay. Front desk wasn’t helpful with checking in problems just sent up maintenance and he knocked aggressively while we had “do not disturb” sign on door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Raylee

Every moment was amazing, from the friendly hotel staff, the respectful housekeepers, the comfy quiet poolside, convenient location, and the private yet peaceful rooms. We had an amazing time and would love to continue using this hotel as our makeshift vacation getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Coty

Always

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Alvin

Friendly staff throughout stay and clean rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Ghulam

nice location, clean rooms, and frienly staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Ronaldo

Everything

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2025

Farzaneh

We stayed for six nights, and unfortunately our experience was uncomfortable. The room was extremely cold throughout our stay. Although we reported the issue multiple times, staff brought in engineering support each time, but the thermostat was never properly fixed.

We requested a room change; however, the hotel was fully booked until the fourth night, so we had to remain in the same room for most of our stay.

Additionally, there were many homeless individuals around the hotel. While the property did have security and we did feel safe, it still made the environment less pleasant.

I was also surprised to find that there was no coffee machine in the room!!

Business Family

4/10

Poor

01 Dec 2025

Azi

The staff was friendly but we were not thrilled with the overall condition of the rooms. The first room had a significant amount of mold in The bathroom and the second room just didn't appear super clean. The hotel has a lot of homeless around it in the evenings and also a lot of street noise until 2-3am. The food was average and hotel parking was overpriced and should have been indicated on booking for consideration.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Juan

Cool property

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Porscha

Staff was amazing. Room was really nice and the view was PERFECT.