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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Petco Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

In the heart of San Diego, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Waterfront Park and Petco Park. This boutique hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Seaport Village.

Make yourself at home in one of the 211 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy American cuisine at The Desmond, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego, an IHG Hotel

1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 211
  • Number of floors - 20
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2008
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Food and water bowls
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 211 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Digital TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 36
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Wardrobe
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

The Desmond - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

The Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Leave of Absence - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Children stay free

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed (no fees)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Comprehensive food waste policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 39.44 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego
  • Kimpton Alma Hotel an IHG Hotel
  • Kimpton Alma San Diego an IHG Hotel
  • Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel
  • "Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego an IHG Hotel"
  • Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
  • Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel San Diego

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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