Needs Some Renovation
We stayed at the Porta Vista for six nights. We would have left for another hotel if it weren't for the prepaid deal we had from Hotwire. The hotel is dirty and our room needs some renovation. Our shower drain kept backing up and we made the front desk aware of the issue twice only to be somewhat resolved by the end of our stay, standing in ankle deep dirty water as you rinse, yuck. The front entry door's weather striping came nearly off at the middle of our stay. They took it completely off on the next to the last day. Our feet and socks were black after walking on the dirty and stained carpets. We keep our sandals on after the first night. The shampoo they provided was not enough for the four of us, two adults and two small kids. It was barely enough for two. We had to ask everyday for more. I presumed if we asked for three days straight, they get the hint. We usually come back to the hotel late and were just too tired to ask any more so we used the shampoo brought. The free Wifi is slow. As for the $22 valet parking fee, it was not disclosed online to the cost when we booked on Hotwire. I know there is a parking charge but not $22. The front desk clerks were a little hot and cold. When we checked in, the gentleman was somewhat cold and indifferent. However, in the morning, the young lady was very helpful. The one great thing about the hotel is the location. The hotel is walking distance to Little Italy's and a little further hike to the Gaslamp District. For the next time, we would stay in Little Italy but not at the Porta Vista.