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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1047 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
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Alma San Diego Downtown, part of Marriott’s distinguished Tribute Portfolio, offers a bold, design-forward hospitality experience rooted in authenticity and local culture. Perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown San Diego, steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, and the Convention Center, Alma delivers a distinctive blend of vibrant energy, elevated service, and boutique charm. Ideal for groups ranging in size from 75 to 175 peak room nights, the Alma San Diego’s thoughtfully curated guest rooms, versatile event spaces, and culinary offerings inspired by coastal California flavors are designed for travelers and meeting planners seeking a truly original and memorable experience. Supported by the strength of Marriott Bonvoy and a passionate local team, Alma San Diego Downtown is where character meets comfort and every visit feels personal, purposeful, and unmistakably San Diego. Also nearby our boutique style hotel, you'll find: • San Diego Convention Center • Petco Park (Home of the San Diego Padres) • World Famous, San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park • SeaWorld San Diego • San Diego Harbor and Embarcadero • USS Midway Museum Or indulge your passion for the great outdoors: • World Class Golfing • Sailing • Surfing • Horse Racing (at legendary Del Mar Racetrack).

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandTribute Portfolio
Built2008
Renovated2022
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms211
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2023 Stella Award Winner 2024 Stella Award Winner 2023 Four Diamond Designation 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards (Silver Award Winner) 2024 US News Hotels and Resorts Award Winner 2024 San Diego's Most Pet Friendly Hotel - Nat Geo 2025 San Diego's Best Rooftop Bar with a View (Leave of Absence) - San Diego Magazine

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
Mar 19, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 - May 3, 2026
May 7, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026
Aug 12, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
Nov 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 25 - Sep 03
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - May 24
Low season
Sep 04 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,060 sq. ft.
Space (private)
11,600 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
1,824 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,800 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
7,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,060 sq. ft.
45 x 68 sq. ft.
19 ft.
310
44
180
250
310
128
-
108
56
1,824 sq. ft.
40 x 47 sq. ft.
47 ft.
150
30
80
150
145
50
--
36
685 sq. ft.
24 x 20 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
20
40
50
50
24
18
-
20
1,248 sq. ft.
48 x 26 sq. ft.
9 ft.
125
26
80
125
100
42
28
48
32
644 sq. ft.
23 x 28 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
65
16
40
65
60
30
16
24
20
529 sq. ft.
23 x 23 sq. ft.
9 ft.
60
16
40
60
60
30
16
24
20
1,500 sq. ft.
60 x 25 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
22
50
-
50
50
20
-
24
1,500 sq. ft.
70 x 100 sq. ft.
99 ft.
150
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150
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1,500 sq. ft.
-
-
20
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20
--
12
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
211
Single (1 bed)
163
Single (1 bed) rate
$189.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
22
Suites
26
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
15.945%

Location

Getting Here

FROM EAST -(SAN- San Diego Airport) • Take the airport exit towards the car rental return. • Turn left onto North Harbor Drive. • Turn left onto Broadway. • Turn right onto 4th Avenue. • Turn left on E Street. • Turn left on 5th Ave and go straight one block on the right hand side. FROM WEST • Take 8 West to 163 South. • 163 South ends onto 10th Ave and turn right onto Broadway. • Turn right onto 5th Ave and hotel is on the right hand side • Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located at 1047 5th Avenue. FROM SOUTH • Take I-5 North to the 6th Avenue exit. • Turn left onto 6th Avenue. • Follow 6th Avenue and turn right on Broadway • Turn right onto 5th Ave and hotel is on the right hand side FROM NORTH • Take I-5 South to 10th Ave Exit. • Follow 10th Ave and turn right onto Broadway • Turn right onto 5th Ave and hotel is on the right hand side
Distance from airport 3.2 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Financial District

Financial District

Business district
0 blks
Alma San Diego is just steps away from the downtown business/financial district where you'll find Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Procopio, Merrill Lynch, and Union Bank - just to name a few.
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Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter

Business district
1 blk
Alma San Diego is located at the gateway to the Gaslamp Quarter, where you'll find over 200 restaurants, bars and boutiques - all within a few blocks of the hotel.
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San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

Convention center
7 blks
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located only 7 short blocks - or a 10 minute walk - from the San Diego Convention Center.
111 Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921901
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USS Midway

USS Midway

Museum
1 mi
USS Midway was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II.
910 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Recreation
1 mi
Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. It is located at 849 West Harbor Drive, at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Kettner.
849 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport

Airport
3 mi
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is only 3.3 miles from the San Diego International Airport (SAN).
N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
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Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Park
5 mins
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is just a short 5-minute cab ride to the museums of Balboa Park and world-renowned San Diego Zoo.
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA, US 92101
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GoCar Tours / Speed Boat Adventures
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Pacific Catch
Pacific Catch
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Restaurant/Bar
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LiveTen Media
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AZA Events - DMC Arizona and Southern California
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Morningstar Productions
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Selby NY
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is negotiable

Additional details

Full renovation completed in October 2022

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