
Hotel Overview
Featuring a seasonal pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away.
This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies.
All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities.
Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away.
The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room.
Formerly Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Before October 2024 Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was known as Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Before October 2022 Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was known as Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego, an IHG hotel
Before June 2022 Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was known as Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
Before January 2019 Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was known as Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel - San Diego

Traveller reviews

“Good”
March 27, 2025
Less expensive than other places near the convention center.

“Good”
February 10, 2025
Very new hotel, great decor and style. Bed super comfortable. Good location in downtown San Diego,.

“A great place, but...”
November 19, 2024
Very nice room with a super comfy bed. Credid for food and drinks (however not applicable for breakfast)

“Superb”
July 25, 2024
Perfect terrace, silent place despite being close to gaslamp streets, breakfast perfect

“Superb”
July 16, 2024
Absolutely amazing staff. Hotel room was super clean the bed was very comfortable. San Diego Police Department do need to clean up their streets from the homeless. With that being said, The hotel was still fabulous !

“Good hotel for business trips!”
June 11, 2024
The hospitality, the room comfort and the convenient location

“Superb”
June 04, 2024
Great rooftop pool area, large and clean room with comfy bed.

“Bright, light, good sized room in central location.”
May 12, 2024
Very good sized room with a decent bathroom. Top floor with two balconies.

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Facilities of Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
General
On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, WiFi everywhere
Activities
Diving, Fishing, Hiking, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Windsurfing
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Room service
Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Valet parking
Common areas
Sun terrace
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Trouser press
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Allergy-free room, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Hotel Policies
Check-In
16:00:00- hours
Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Valet parking is available 7 days a week/24 hours a day for $60 per day. $35 ($39.44 inclusive of tax)
Daily Destination Fee-
Includes:
Daily $35 food and beverage credit
Daily bike rental for up to two guests
Daily glass of house wine for up to two guests
Daily Enhanced High-speed internet access (Wi-Fi)Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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