Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy

The exterior of Porto
Vista Hotel has an Art Deco motel vibe with outdoor hallways, white balconies,
and the hotel moniker displayed on a giant cube projecting into the air.
Inside, the wood-grained front desk feels a bit dated. The Glass Doorrestaurant on the fourth floor is much more appealing with plenty of charming, dangling lantern
lights and a long bar with bistro bar stools. Tall chairs are lined up in front
of the glass balustrade on the balcony where guests can dine and take in the
views of the harbor. On the roof, a spacious bar has plenty of rattan couches
and chairs with bright orange cushions where guests can lounge and enjoy a
cocktail. The space hosts events like LGBT happy hours and drag revues. Overall the atmosphere is stylish and hip, if lacking polish. 

Porto
Vista Hotel is located off Highway I-5 in Little Italy and within walking distance
to plenty of restaurants. Broadway Pier is about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
The Gaslamp Quarter, a historical neighborhood home to nightlife and
entertainment venues, is less than a 10-minute drive away. There are three beaches
within a 30-minute drive including Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and La Jolla
Shores, and the airport can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car or public
transportation.

Rooms decor at the Porto Vista Hotel varies. Most rooms have some modern accents, such as floor-to-ceiling photo murals, and some of the standard rooms are more stylish and renovated, with blue headboards, orange chairs, and zebra wood veneer furniture. The color palette in many rooms is plainer, with whites, browns, and more dated laminate wood furnishings. Guests report occasional maintenance issues, and rooms start at a cozy 170 square feet. Amenities include coffee/tea facilities and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some categories have mini-fridges, microwaves, and balconies with bay views. Upgrading to a suite gets you a sofa bed. Bathrooms have basic shower/tubcombos and makeup mirrors, but the white stucco walls and sink vanities
are in need of a renovation. Rooms have outdoor hallways, and some rooms get noise
from the restaurant or rooftop. Wi-Fi throughout is free. 

The Glass Door, located on the fourth floor, has great views of the bay, an outdoor terrace, an upscale American menu with local, seasonal ingredients, and a weekend brunch. A limited breakfast (only two options) can be included
in some room rates. There’s also a rooftop terrace with plenty of lounge space and a bar. The hair salon offers
shampoos, blow drying, and styling sessions, and there’s a small fitness center
with hand weights and some exercise machines including treadmills and a
resistance machine. The hotel has valet parking for a fee and a free airport
shuttle. Pets can be accommodated for a fee. There is an Internet corner with
one computer and a printer, and a banquet and boardroom are available for
private events. Wi-Fi throughout is free.