747 reviews
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$1791047 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92101, California, United States
747 reviews
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Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Welcome to Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel, where luxury meets comfort in the heart of vibrant San Diego. This 5-star hotel is located at 1047 5th Avenue, just 0.3mi from the city center. With 747 rave reviews, you can trust that your stay here will be nothing short of exceptional.
Step into a world of sophistication as you enter the beautifully designed lobby. The hotel offers an array of top-notch amenities, including a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, a relaxing spa tub, and a well-equipped fitness center. Unwind on the sun deck or enjoy a cool drink at the bar. The Kimpton Alma San Diego is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the adventure.
Each room is tastefully decorated and features modern amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Indulge in the comfortable bedding and take advantage of room service for a relaxing night in. The hotel's prime location ensures easy access to all that San Diego has to offer, from stunning beaches to world-class dining and entertainment options.
Experience the epitome of luxury at Kimpton Alma San Diego. Book your stay now, with prices starting from $179.
When you stay at Kimpton Alma San Diego, be sure to take advantage of the incredible dining options right on-site. The hotel boasts three fantastic restaurants that cater to a variety of tastes. Start your day with a delicious American breakfast at The Cafe, or grab a quick bite for lunch. For a more traditional dining experience, head to The Desmond, where you can enjoy an exquisite American dinner in a cozy ambiance. And if you're in the mood for a unique experience, don't miss Leave of Absence, another American restaurant that offers a menu filled with mouthwatering dishes. With such diverse options, you'll never have to venture far for a delicious meal.
After a day of exploring the vibrant city of San Diego, you'll want to unwind and cool off. Luckily, Kimpton Alma San Diego has an inviting outdoor swimming pool just for you. Located on the rooftop, the pool offers stunning views of the city skyline while you take a relaxing dip. Whether you want to work on your tan or simply enjoy the refreshing water, the pool is the perfect place to spend your afternoons. Soak up the sun on the spacious sun deck or lounge in the spa tub as you take in the breathtaking sights. If you're looking for a little privacy, you can also retreat to your room's private balcony and enjoy the view from there. No matter how you decide to spend your time at the pool, it's sure to be a highlight of your stay.
When it comes to payment options, Kimpton Alma San Diego makes it easy for you. Cash is not accepted, but the hotel gladly accepts Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express. So you can bring your preferred method of payment and have peace of mind knowing that checking out will be a breeze. Don't worry about carrying cash or exchanging currency - your credit card will suffice. Simplify your travel experience and enjoy the convenience and flexibility of these accepted payment methods. At Kimpton Alma San Diego, your comfort and convenience are top priorities.
Closest airports
San Diego International Airport
2.4miGeneral Abelardo L. RodrÃguez International Airport
16.1miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
29.3miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Room, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
410 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View
1 King Size Bed
410 sqft
Balcony
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath.
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Premium, King Size
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Premium King Room, featuring a luxurious king size bed and a private bathroom. Enjoy modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, for a truly relaxing stay.
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King Room, Accessible, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
400 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Escape to our luxurious King Room with Balcony, perfect for a romantic getaway or a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the stunning views from your private balcony and indulge in the modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a spacious bathroom. Experience comfort and accessibility in this wheelchair-accessible room, making it ideal for all guests.
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Coronado Penthouse Loft Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View, Sofa, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Balcony
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1 Queen Guest Room, Guest room, 1 Queen
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King Room, San Diego View
1 King Size Bed
Pet Friendly
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King San Diego View, Guest room, 1 King, City view
Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
450 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Modern and sophistication is elevated with our One Bedroom Suite accommodations. Tones of Brazilian mahogany, Sapelli wood accents, and lavish tiles paint the perfect backdrop to the San Diego skyline. One Bedroom Suites feature views of the downtown skyline or San Diego bay and offer separate sitting and sleeping areas. All guestrooms offer Plasma televisions, ipod/mp3 docking stations and wireless internet. One Bedroom Suites are approximately 600-700 square feet of luxury.
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Deluxe, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
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Deluxe Queen Bed includes either a double bed 131-150 width or a queen-size bed 150-154 width.
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Skyline Loft Junior Suite, Skyline View, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
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Penthouse Loft Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View, Sofa, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Junior Loft Suite, City View, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
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Premier, King Size, Accessible, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
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747 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Rttb
9.1
November 2023
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.
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.
Leslie
9.1
January 2025
Modern, conveniently located, clean with comfortable beds
Bathroom door — why do hotel designers think a sliding,frosted glass door that doesn’t really close and has absolutely no soundproofing capability is a good idea? This is the most ridiculous, inconsiderate, impractical design trend ever. What idiot is designing these rooms? I would also like to say that when Booking.com suggests you can have breakfast included for a mere $15 more added to your room rate, DON’T BELIEVE IT. All we got for that $15 was a $35 credit toward food, which did not cover anywhere near the cost of the breakfast for three people.
Fenishea
8.2
March 2024
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?!
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.
Roshanak
8.2
January 2025
We liked the rooms and the clean rooms and facilities. We also enjoyed the atmosphere. we had the feeling that people could enjoy the bar and lounge which you don't see in a lot of hotels
We had complementary breakfast and got a budget of 50 dollars per day to eat at the hotel restaurant. Obviously 50 dollars doesnt cover the breakfast for 4 BUT BUT the food was soooo sooo good! nothing like the continental breakfast buffet you get in other hotels!!! Loved the food!
Isabelle
8.2
October 2024
We really liked the breakfast credits and guest credits. In total we had $85 in credits each day which made it feel like an all inclusive resort. Free glass of wine at night, free bikes to use around the city, and yoga class Saturday morning. Upgraded our room for free and let us check in very early.
The renovation was not professional. One of the lamps and the refrigerator in the room didn’t work. They brought us a spare refrigerator to use. The pool bar/pizza restaurant was closed.
Madona
10
September 2023
Great location - walking distance to Balboa Park , Convention Center, Midway & Coronado Island Ferries. The breakfast was fantastic-great selection. Especially enjoyed the morning coffee - both hot & ice coffee was available every morning. The afternoon wine & food sampling was a pleasant surprise. The staff was very professional, friendly and more importantly available to assist in any manner. The hotel was recently renovated and is very chic. Our room was the corner room on the 17th for with a view of the city. Large room and very quiet. The yoga class Saturday morning was a nice surprise. Would stay there again if I’m in SD !!!
Would have wanted more yoga classes available on the weekend.
Jonathan
10
April 2025
Great location for downtown and close to restaurants and night life. Helpful staff that offered us an alternative to breakfast which we had to miss due to other plans.
The booking included a complementary glass of wine which was a nice idea, although they didn’t want to serve it in a wine glass! Instead wanted to serve it in a small tumbler glass. Fix this and the whole stay would have been a faultless.
Ivonne
8.2
July 2023
The property’s location, balcony , overall design and amenities were great! The roof deck, awesome! You can’t beat the location!
The property itself was great. We didn’t like the process of checking in and the staff person helping us. It was not a clear from the offer from booking or the hotel that we would need to leave a $700 deposit! At check in they charged temporarily the full amount of the room for the 8 days we stayed plus the deposit and then we payed again at check out. We Normally wow would just pay at check-in or check out but holding our payment and also requiring a $700 deposit was excessive . The person helping us was not clear explaining to us the charges and it got very frustrating. No food room service m. I wasn’t able to eat at the hotel any day. Hopefully next time!
Norwood
8.2
August 2023
We booked a skyline suite! It was a lovely, clean suite with 2 balconies, one with folding doors. The decor is clean and modern with a boho-chic flavor with an open air lobby. Housekeeping did an excellent job everyday. We ate twice in the hotel, each time was delicious! The burger was simply amazing! Lastly, coffee & tea, hot or iced every morning was a nice bonus. I would stay here again.
I wanted to love everything, but I didnt! The bed nor sheets were as comfortable as I would like it. I am also accustomed to slightly larger suite with an area equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and a separate sink especially given the short faucet in the bathroom. There was a refrigerator but that was it. Lastly, the front desk service could have been better. We called down several times for the same items such as ice and an iron & board. Their response time needs immediate improvement.
Andrew
8.2
March 2023
this is a newly renovated property in the gaslamp district. The staff were helpful and friendly enough. We liked the bar area and lounge area. We were surprised at how good the breakfast was. The room was pretty comfortable.
There should be more attention to details, especially in the room. The windows were very dirty and there needed to be some refreshing of paint, etc. It seemed a little worn. The little sofa in our living room area was very very uncomfortable. Also it was hard to get hot water in the shower. We didn’t care for the location. It’s nice that it is near the Gaslamp but there were quite a few hobos wandering around, and there was trash on the streets.
Attractions
Embarcadero
0.9miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
1.1miMingei International Museum
1.2miEl Prado
1.2miOld Globe Theater
1.2miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
1.4miSpanish Village Art Center
1.4miLiberty Station
3.5miShelter Island
4.2miPoint Loma
4.9miMission Beach
6.6miPacific Beach
7.6miSunny Jim Sea Cave
11.2miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
11.2miHeritage Park
16.9miAttractions
Embarcadero
0.9miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
1.1miMingei International Museum
1.2miEl Prado
1.2miOld Globe Theater
1.2miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
1.4miSpanish Village Art Center
1.4miLiberty Station
3.5miShelter Island
4.2miPoint Loma
4.9miMission Beach
6.6miPacific Beach
7.6miSunny Jim Sea Cave
11.2miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
11.2miHeritage Park
16.9miAirports
San Diego International Airport
2.4miGeneral Abelardo L. RodrÃguez International Airport
16.1miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
29.3miThe Cafe
Cuisines
Leave of Absence Bar Seasonal
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Hearing accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Visual aids (Braille)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Suit press
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Fitness
Fitness center
Fitness classes
Outdoor swimming pool
Yoga classes
View
City view
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
255+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person per day
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Diners Club,
JCB,
Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa,
American Express,
Maestro,
Carte Blanche,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
Does Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel allow guests to stay with pets?
Yes, you can stay with your pet at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel. They allow pets for free, without any extra charges.
What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
Rooms at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel become available for check-in at 04:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.
Is free parking available at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there is parking available at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel. The onsite public parking is priced at $60 per day and does not require a reservation.
What's the nightly rate at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
For Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel, room prices kick off at $179. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.
What are the room types available at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
The Kimpton Alma San Diego hotel offers a variety of room types including Premium King Rooms, Essential Rooms, One-Bedroom King Suites, Skyline Suites with Harbor View, Queen Rooms, King Rooms with Balcony - Hearing Access, King Rooms with City View, Premium Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, One-Bedroom King Spa Suites, and Premium King Rooms with Balcony and City View. All rooms are non-smoking and the occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. With bed sizes including King, Queen, and Double, guests have a range of options to choose from.
What is there to do in Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
Guests at Kimpton Alma San Diego can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or indulge in a refreshing soak in the spa tub. The hotel also offers beach chairs/loungers for guests to soak up the sun. For those looking to stay active, there is a fitness center available.
Guests can also enjoy various outdoor activities including bike rentals, snorkeling, horseback riding, diving, hiking, windsurfing, and fishing.
When it comes to dining, the hotel offers several restaurant options. The Desmond provides a traditional ambiance and offers American cuisine. The Cafe is another option for guests looking for American dishes. Leave of Absence is another restaurant on-site that offers American cuisine.
Overall, guests have a range of leisure amenities and dining options to make their stay at Kimpton Alma San Diego enjoyable.
Does Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel have a pool for guests?
The hotel has one pool available. It is located outdoors on the rooftop. It is available for all seasons and has age restrictions, allowing only adults to use it.
Does Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel feature its own restaurants?
Yes, the hotel has restaurants on site. The Desmond, The Cafe, and Leave of Absence are the three available options. The cuisines offered include American, with a traditional ambiance at The Desmond.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel?
No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel. Only Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards are accepted.
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