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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$152
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1324 square feet (123 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocina 35

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,324 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Diego Downtown
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn San Diego

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1458 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Hotel with stock pictures roaches busted lights cement floor i have PTSD for just walking in i couldn’t get my family out fast enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Soddy Daisy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Our stay was OK. The hotel is a little aged
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom was way too small. Ac was not on when we got to the room so since it’s a window ac it took all day to cool the room down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had issues but the manager really stepped up and made it worth the stay. We Holiday Inn Express and will keep staying at their locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very dirty. Hotel very run down and in poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I need my receipt for my stay I asked girl at front desk. Said I needed to get from Expedia never got it. Dirties holiday inn express I have ever stayed in.The carpet smelled dirty and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Madhav

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inadequate service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and great area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio al cliente ! Excellent customer service , great location, property was very clean and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ML

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast is a treat . I like how they have variety of options and the food was refilled instantly . The curtains in the room needed to be darker to keep the sunlight out. And yes like many other reviews, the wall super thin here you could hear the staffs and people walking in the corridor or children screaming from the other side of the hall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property specially the parking garage is terrible. The kid with all the make up had a terrible attitude, and didn’t program the garage key or room key correctly, when i went to park my car, i was stuck with no way to turn around, i kept ringing the bell at the gate but the kid, who got mad at me, because he was able to communicate transactions correctly took out on me by not programming the keys. But the time i got to the desk again he was gone for the day
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad I chose it. Location is convenient to everything most of which is walkable. Very comfortable stay with excellent and friendly staff. Breakfast was good, gym and laundry were perfect for a multi day stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025