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Reviews of Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel 5 stars

1047 5th Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

#76 of 241 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 386 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Bright, light, good sized room in central location.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Skyline Suite with Harbour View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good sized room with a decent bathroom. Top floor with two balconies.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely hotel with some hidden costs - know before you go.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Several things that people should know up front. You can ONLY valet park for $60 per night. The security guard warned us not to park in public parking across the street because of all of the homeless in the area. It was also suggested that we not "stroll the area" after dark. When we woke up the next morning, there were several people asleep on the sidewalk across the street. Besides the additional $60 for parking, there was a strange $35-ish additional fee that was added to the bill. I would rather you just tell me the price up front so that I can decide whether to stay or not. Adding charges at the end of the stay only assures that I will not be back (despite it being a lovely hotel with great food and amenities). It's like bait and switch pricing. Lastly, when I booked the room it said "Breakfast is included." This turned out to be a little misleading since what I received was a $50.00 credit towards breakfast, which, by the way, did not cover the breakfast. The breakfast was wonderful, but not inexpensive. For two people, with tip, it was approximately $75. (Two egg dishes, one coffee, one tea.) I have nothing bad to say about the hotel itself, the food, or the staff. It's the nickel and diming (or 5 dollar, 10 dollar-ing) that I have an issue with.

    The room was beautiful and well equipped. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was outstanding. Had dinner at the onsite restaurant, The Desmond, and the food was excellent, including the dessert, and the wait staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our hotel bathroom shower drain wasn’t working, hopefully they got that fixed for future guest use

    Love the hotel design and decor! Had a lot of personality and character, while being modern and relaxing too. Great service and value with the free check-in cocktail, and the food and beverage credit for breakfast. Breakfast was one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had. Room was very cozy and fit all our needs as well!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Convenient
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of homeless outside

    Everything was very convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    we had a good stay regardless of the negative issues. the location was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    closet space was minimal, housekeeping was not up to par, no ice machines, a lot of homeless people hanging around on the streets, bar hours could have been longer 4pm-9pm

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I do not like price, breakfast service, quality of bathroom

    I like location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bed was very comfortable and the desk was a good size and easy to use

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surroundings are not ideal. Breakfast is great but cost is only partially included

    Good location, clean and good Room accomodations

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay, no complaints. Just wish check in can be sooner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking, Early bar close, Late Check in

    The location and Facility. Staff and valet super nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the wait to check out around 6am. The female rep who was working the desk was engaging in a very lengthy conversation with a customer like I wasn’t standing in line. The lack of acknowledgement did it for me.

    Check-in was quick. It’s always nice to be greeted with a smile. Forgive me for spelling her name wrong, but Taleah was awesome. She was efficient by checking me in and providing information at the same time. As crazy as it may sound, I don’t encounter many who can multi task as she did (and I travel A LOT). There is an option to valet OR you can pay to park your vehicle in a parking garage right across the street from the hotel. Who doesn’t like options?!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Great for business or couples on a party weekend: choose for going out, not for the hotel experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Essential Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    High through put - staff did their best and were friendly, but it all felt a bit rushed and the building is a bit tired.

    Good location except for the many homeless in the area (sad to see and sometimes a bit scary). Good for accessing the city or congress centre with local bars/restaurants within a short walk. Valet parking so beware of the additional costs involved.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Too bad the neighborhood is basically a drug slum
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is rife with homeless and strung out drug users

    Room size

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Overall a nice stay for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not ideal. After 9pm the neighborhood was a bit sketchy. Had trouble checking out via the TV, although it said it was an option… but that wasn’t a big deal.

    The staff was friendly. The room was nice, well designed, with everything we needed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Location was perfect. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. I did not eat breakfast there

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    - The price of the valet parking its very high. - I pay for a King Size bed and the room have a Queen size.

    Soap and shampoo smells amazing.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable rooms and great breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 7 nights

    my first room was on a lower floor, quite near the extremely loud rooftop aircon system of the low neighboring building. It's not possible to go to sleep with a window open. Later I switched rooms, very high up, hardly any noise at all.

    The staff was super friendly, the room was spacious, the breakfast was great, location is good. The bed was super comfy. I would probably visit this hotel again when i would go back to San Diego.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    This is great for a quick weekend getaway to San Diego.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in San Diego and awesome view over downtown!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    “Holding deposit” of $100 per room per night for “incidentals”. $30 per room per night “amenity fee” which I think should have included a food voucher and complimentary water bottle but these were neither offered or materialised. One of the rooms wasn’t available until 4:30 pm.

    Clean and modern. Great city views from our small balcony. Lovely big bed and room service each day with fresh towels. Complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning and wine from 5-6 pm in the evening. Friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The homeless people that was sleeping on the Block

    The pool ,staff and food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Essential Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could have used more lighting. No coffee maker in the room.

    Complimentary coffee, tea and cold brew every morning was a plus. Staff were quick to respond to text requests. Great cocktails in lobby bar and hotel restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    The concierge Danny took really good care of me, and my husband. I was surprised with an upgrade ♥️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The menu was overexaggerate it no American cuisine

    No, tooooo over the top.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    7.0
    The staff was helpful and they changed my room after I told them about my lack of sleep due to the noise from the air co
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility and Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location. It felt quite unsafe in downtown

    Great design and interior

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Great staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is not included in the rates. The hotel’s valet service is US$ 60/day. The other parking facilities in the surroundings are expensive, too. Finding a parking spot on the street on your own can be stressful (especially if you are a tourist).

    Staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Great Beds Bad Surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location in downtown San Diego made parking a major issue and there were tons of homeless people always in front of the hotel.

    The beds were outstanding! So comfortable and loved the down comforters. The hotel was really cute and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

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