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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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DATES (1 NIGHT) NIGHTS)
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S M T W T F S
Number of Nights
1
Rooms & Guests
Maximum 8 guests per room
Rooms
(Max: 3 Rooms/person)
1
Adults
(Max: 8 total guests/room)
1
Children
(Max: 8 total guests/room)
0
AGE OF CHILDREN (REQUIRED)
Special Rates
  • Octavio Ballroom Crescent
  • Exterior dining at dusk, shadows, hanging lights
  • Rosario Boardroom with a table and chairs
  • Seating area in restaurant
  • Enrique Boardroom with a table and chairs
  • Octavio Classroom Setup
  • The Atrium with tables and chairs
  • Octavio Ballroom Banquet with tables and chairs
  • Monica Boardroom with a table and chairs
  • The Jaime meeting room with a table and chairs
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A Lively Energy for Work or Play

Events

Invite the rhythm of the city into your event with over 19,000 square feet of vibrant event spaces, including a ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. This is where you can go heads down with your colleagues or dance the night away with your nearest and dearest. Alma becomes the vibe that you've envisioned.

Holiday Party Perks at Alma San Diego
Put some soul in your holiday season! Host your holiday party at Alma San Diego by January 31, 2027 and enjoy a champagne toast, 50% off valet, 2X Marriott Bonvoy Event Points, guestroom discounts, VIP perks and entertainment credits.
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14

Event Rooms

20439 SQ FT

Total Event Space

310

Capacity Largest Space

7

Breakout Rooms
Capacity Chart | Floor Plans | Equipment and Services

Start Planning Your Meetings or Events Here

Tell us about your event, then we'll contact you and plan it together

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Octavio Classroom Setup

Meetings and Events

20,000 sq ft of event space & creative meeting areas for up to 310 attendees in downtown San Diego

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Our San Diego hotel with a boardroom offers the space and flexibility to align with your event
Our expert team ensures flawless events, from planning to a perfect farewell Learn More
Stand-out catering by our beloved culinary team with customizable menus, to fuel your attendees
Comprehensive, state-of-the-art multimedia and audio-visual support for seamless presentations
Host your next business meeting in one of our meeting rooms in downtown San Diego

Offers & Packages

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Octavio Ballroom Banquet with tables and chairs

Octavio Ballroom

Natural light streams in through floor-to-ceiling windows in our 3,060 square foot ballroom that feels anything but basic. Turn this soaring space into your vision of a corporate gala, end-of-year celebration, or your biggest day.

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Rooftop swimming pool and chairs

Rooftop Soirée

Relax, celebrate, or plan a lively evening on the fourth floor rooftop, which spans 8,500 square feet between Leave of Absence, the rooftop restaurant and bar, and the indoor VIP Lounge with sliding glass doors that open seamlessly to the outside. This is where you plan a casual, easygoing event that welcomes in the fresh California breeze.

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Rosario Boardroom with a table and chairs

Bold Rooms for Big Decisions

Alma's 14 meeting and conference rooms are designed to inspire creativity, spark visionary discussions, and drive big decisions. Gather your team and do your best work — all while embracing the perfect balance of work and play.

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Salad, pitas on plates near pool towel

Local Flavors and Fusion

We use the fresh, inspired flavors of the region to create customized menus for each and every occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner or a momentous celebration. Local ingredients and multi-cultural inspiration in an energetic setting set the stage for a memorable event, and our culinary team takes the reins so you can kick back and relax.

Private Event Space

Where Celebrations Come to Life

Perfect for intimate soirées, stylish receptions, and celebratory dinners, this inviting space is designed for moments worth savoring. Thoughtfully appointed with warm finishes and a dedicated private bar, it offers an elegant setting for hosting unforgettable gatherings with ease and sophistication.

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Weddings

Certified Wedding Planners

Our Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have experience bringing specialized weddings to life within our vibrant spaces. From the florist to the band, they'll find the vendors for inspired weddings, both large and small.

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    Couple dancing at their wedding, outside
    Table set up for wedding, indoors
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    Couple walking at wedding, outdoors

    Weddings and Occasions

    Take advantage of the hotel’s rooftop wedding venue in downtown San Diego

    Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
    Flexible wedding packages tailored to your preferences, ensuring every detail reflects your vision
    Exceptional in-house catering ensuring a delicious, customized menu your guests will rave about Learn More
    Whether planning a small gathering or a large celebration, our versatile spaces have you covered
    Let us take care of everything from the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner to the farewell brunch
    Centrally located in San Diego, Alma provides easy access for attendees to visit area attractions

    Ring in Romance

    Weddings With Soul

    Welcome to a warm, sophisticated backdrop for your wedding — one that you can make entirely your own. Here at Alma, we offer modern, colorful spaces that can be tailored to your vision and aesthetic. If you dream of an art-filled evening dancing the night away, host it here. Prefer an intimate dinner with your closest friends in a dimly lit, swanky space? We've got you covered. Plan your entire wedding weekend with us, from the bachelorette party to the rehearsal dinner, to the "I dos" and the celebration that follows. Our dedicated wedding team will help you customize the spaces to bring your unique vision to life.
    Couple dancing at their wedding, outside

    Colorful Creativity

    Corporate Events in San Diego

    At Alma, hosting corporate events in downtown San Diego is effortless. Our vibrant, flexible event spaces are perfect for meetings, conferences, and networking. Equipped with multimedia support, high-speed Wi-Fi, and creative communal areas, we ensure smooth events. Enjoy SoCal-inspired catering, designed to impress and energize your team, in an inspiring, productive atmosphere.

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      Enrique Boardroom with a table and chairs
      Octavio Classroom Setup
      Salvador meeting room with tables and chairs
      The Atrium with tables and chairs
      The Jaime meeting room with a table and chairs
      Monica Boardroom with a table and chairs

      Book a Group Stay

      With over 200 rooms and suites, there's space for your group to spread out. Book your family on the same floor, make sure everyone on your team has a room with a view, or splurge on a suite for your closest friends. With colorful decor, spacious balconies, and artful, locally crafted touches, this is where your group comes to experience San Diego from day to night. From bachelorette parties to business groups, Alma is home for your California dream.

      Stay Near the San Diego Convention Center

      In town for a big conference? Get the flavor of the city with your stay. Alma is a short 20-minute walk to the San Diego Convention Center. A straight shot through the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, you'll be glad to take the stroll on one of those perfectly sunny California days. Just try not to get distracted by all the cafés and shops along the way — or make the stops on your way back after your day is done.
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      Feet Meters
      Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
      Octavio Ballroom 68.0x45.0x19.0 3060.0 310 128 - 44 250 180
      Atrium -x-x47.0 1824.0 - - - - 150 80
      Salvador Combined 26.0x48.0x9.0 1248.0 100 42 28 26 125 80
      Salvador A 28.0x23.0x9.0 644.0 60 30 16 16 65 40
      Salvador B 23.0x23.0x9.0 529.0 50 24 24 12 60 40
      Margarita 26.0x33.0x11.0 858.0 60 30 16 20 40 40
      Jaime 22.0x18.0x9.0 396.0 20 12 10 8 - 10
      Monica 18.0x25.0x10.0 450.0 30 16 14 14 25 20
      Rosario 29.0x22.0x9.0 638.0 50 24 14 20 40 40
      Elena 18.0x12.0x10.0 216.0 10 6 8 6 10 10
      Carmen 23.0x16.0x10.0 368.0 20 12 12 12 20 20
      Enrique 23.0x22.0x10.0 506.0 30 26 10 12 30 30
      Xavier 23.0x25.0x10.0 575.0 40 16 14 18 30 30
      4th Floor Lounge -x-x8.5 1500.0 62 34 24 22 75 50
      Leave of Absence Deck -x-x- 7000.0 - - - - 250 -
      The Mezzanine Private Event Space 90.0x29.0x11.0 1800.0 - - - - 150 -
      Octavio Ballroom
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      68.0x45.0x19.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      3060.0
      Theater
      310
      Schoolroom
      128
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      44
      Reception
      250
      Banquet
      180
      Atrium
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x47.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      1824.0
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      150
      Banquet
      80
      Salvador Combined
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      26.0x48.0x9.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      1248.0
      Theater
      100
      Schoolroom
      42
      Conference
      28
      U-Shape
      26
      Reception
      125
      Banquet
      80
      Salvador A
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      28.0x23.0x9.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      644.0
      Theater
      60
      Schoolroom
      30
      Conference
      16
      U-Shape
      16
      Reception
      65
      Banquet
      40
      Salvador B
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      23.0x23.0x9.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      529.0
      Theater
      50
      Schoolroom
      24
      Conference
      24
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      60
      Banquet
      40
      Margarita
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      26.0x33.0x11.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      858.0
      Theater
      60
      Schoolroom
      30
      Conference
      16
      U-Shape
      20
      Reception
      40
      Banquet
      40
      Jaime
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      22.0x18.0x9.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      396.0
      Theater
      20
      Schoolroom
      12
      Conference
      10
      U-Shape
      8
      Reception
      -
      Banquet
      10
      Monica
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      18.0x25.0x10.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      450.0
      Theater
      30
      Schoolroom
      16
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      14
      Reception
      25
      Banquet
      20
      Rosario
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      29.0x22.0x9.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      638.0
      Theater
      50
      Schoolroom
      24
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      20
      Reception
      40
      Banquet
      40
      Elena
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      18.0x12.0x10.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      216.0
      Theater
      10
      Schoolroom
      6
      Conference
      8
      U-Shape
      6
      Reception
      10
      Banquet
      10
      Carmen
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      23.0x16.0x10.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      368.0
      Theater
      20
      Schoolroom
      12
      Conference
      12
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      20
      Banquet
      20
      Enrique
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      23.0x22.0x10.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      506.0
      Theater
      30
      Schoolroom
      26
      Conference
      10
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      30
      Banquet
      30
      Xavier
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      23.0x25.0x10.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      575.0
      Theater
      40
      Schoolroom
      16
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      18
      Reception
      30
      Banquet
      30
      4th Floor Lounge
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x8.5
      Area (sq.ft)
      1500.0
      Theater
      62
      Schoolroom
      34
      Conference
      24
      U-Shape
      22
      Reception
      75
      Banquet
      50
      Leave of Absence Deck
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x-
      Area (sq.ft)
      7000.0
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      250
      Banquet
      -
      The Mezzanine Private Event Space
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      90.0x29.0x11.0
      Area (sq.ft)
      1800.0
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      150
      Banquet
      -
      Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
      Octavio Ballroom 20.7x13.7x5.8 284.3 310 128 - 44 250 180
      Atrium -x-x14.3 169.5 - - - - 150 80
      Salvador Combined 7.9x14.6x2.7 115.9 100 42 28 26 125 80
      Salvador A 8.5x7x2.7 59.8 60 30 16 16 65 40
      Salvador B 7x7x2.7 49.1 50 24 24 12 60 40
      Margarita 7.9x10.1x3.4 79.7 60 30 16 20 40 40
      Jaime 6.7x5.5x2.7 36.8 20 12 10 8 - 10
      Monica 5.5x7.6x3 41.8 30 16 14 14 25 20
      Rosario 8.8x6.7x2.7 59.3 50 24 14 20 40 40
      Elena 5.5x3.7x3 20.1 10 6 8 6 10 10
      Carmen 7x4.9x3 34.2 20 12 12 12 20 20
      Enrique 7x6.7x3 47 30 26 10 12 30 30
      Xavier 7x7.6x3 53.4 40 16 14 18 30 30
      4th Floor Lounge -x-x2.6 139.4 62 34 24 22 75 50
      Leave of Absence Deck -x-x- 650.3 - - - - 250 -
      The Mezzanine Private Event Space 27.4x8.8x3.4 167.2 - - - - 150 -
      Octavio Ballroom
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      20.7x13.7x5.8
      Area (sq.mt)
      284.3
      Theater
      310
      Schoolroom
      128
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      44
      Reception
      250
      Banquet
      180
      Atrium
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x14.3
      Area (sq.mt)
      169.5
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      150
      Banquet
      80
      Salvador Combined
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7.9x14.6x2.7
      Area (sq.mt)
      115.9
      Theater
      100
      Schoolroom
      42
      Conference
      28
      U-Shape
      26
      Reception
      125
      Banquet
      80
      Salvador A
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      8.5x7x2.7
      Area (sq.mt)
      59.8
      Theater
      60
      Schoolroom
      30
      Conference
      16
      U-Shape
      16
      Reception
      65
      Banquet
      40
      Salvador B
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7x7x2.7
      Area (sq.mt)
      49.1
      Theater
      50
      Schoolroom
      24
      Conference
      24
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      60
      Banquet
      40
      Margarita
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7.9x10.1x3.4
      Area (sq.mt)
      79.7
      Theater
      60
      Schoolroom
      30
      Conference
      16
      U-Shape
      20
      Reception
      40
      Banquet
      40
      Jaime
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      6.7x5.5x2.7
      Area (sq.mt)
      36.8
      Theater
      20
      Schoolroom
      12
      Conference
      10
      U-Shape
      8
      Reception
      -
      Banquet
      10
      Monica
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      5.5x7.6x3
      Area (sq.mt)
      41.8
      Theater
      30
      Schoolroom
      16
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      14
      Reception
      25
      Banquet
      20
      Rosario
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      8.8x6.7x2.7
      Area (sq.mt)
      59.3
      Theater
      50
      Schoolroom
      24
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      20
      Reception
      40
      Banquet
      40
      Elena
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      5.5x3.7x3
      Area (sq.mt)
      20.1
      Theater
      10
      Schoolroom
      6
      Conference
      8
      U-Shape
      6
      Reception
      10
      Banquet
      10
      Carmen
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7x4.9x3
      Area (sq.mt)
      34.2
      Theater
      20
      Schoolroom
      12
      Conference
      12
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      20
      Banquet
      20
      Enrique
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7x6.7x3
      Area (sq.mt)
      47
      Theater
      30
      Schoolroom
      26
      Conference
      10
      U-Shape
      12
      Reception
      30
      Banquet
      30
      Xavier
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7x7.6x3
      Area (sq.mt)
      53.4
      Theater
      40
      Schoolroom
      16
      Conference
      14
      U-Shape
      18
      Reception
      30
      Banquet
      30
      4th Floor Lounge
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x2.6
      Area (sq.mt)
      139.4
      Theater
      62
      Schoolroom
      34
      Conference
      24
      U-Shape
      22
      Reception
      75
      Banquet
      50
      Leave of Absence Deck
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      -x-x-
      Area (sq.mt)
      650.3
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      250
      Banquet
      -
      The Mezzanine Private Event Space
      Dimensions (LxWxH)
      27.4x8.8x3.4
      Area (sq.mt)
      167.2
      Theater
      -
      Schoolroom
      -
      Conference
      -
      U-Shape
      -
      Reception
      150
      Banquet
      -
      Banquet
      Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
      Conference and Hollow Square
      Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
      E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
      Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
      Theater
      Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
      Reception
      Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
      Schoolroom or Classroom
      The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
      Ovals and Rounds
      Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

      Audio-Visual Equipment

      • AV Technician
      • LCD Panel
      • LCD Projector
      • Microphone
      • PA System
      • TV
      • Teleconferencing
      • Videoconferencing
      • Wireless Internet

      Event Services

      • Certified Meeting Planner
      • Event Lighting

      Event Equipment & Supplies

      • Direction Signs
      • Easels
      • Flip Chart & Markers
      • Lobby Bulletin Board
      • Name Cards
      • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
      • Podium Lectern
      • Portable Stage
      • Spotlights
      • Stack Chairs
      • Tables
      • Wall Charts

      Business Services

      • Fax Service
      • Overnight Delivery/Pickup

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 14 event rooms.

      The largest capacity event room is the Octavio Ballroom. It has a capacity of 310.

      Yes, Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides wedding services.

      To book a meeting or event at Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel click here

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