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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
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.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a microwave in a common area, and conference space.
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 an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

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

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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. 734 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1380 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Home Away From Home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Nice location convenient to get around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was great. the neighborhood walkable. Parking was there but definitely drive slow. the corners of the structure is tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Abby

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rundown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
While the staff was very nice and accommodating, our original room had a leak which caused water to fall onto our plugged in AC. Our new room (which they switched us quickly), was not private like the original reservation. Instead, it was meant to be a connected room. The guests in the next room were loudly partying and it sounded as if I was in the room with them due to the connecting doors. I complained twice that night and did not get any sleep. Instead of taking money off of my bill, I was given points instead. So, in all, I paid the full $224 to listen to a room full of men partying until I finally fell asleep around 2:30 am. I was exhausted the following day so it was hard to enjoy my trip. I rarely travel so I’m not even sure when I will use the points, we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ji-Youn, Latham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yoko

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was a nice stay

The room was nice and comfortable, employees very friendly. The only thing that was tough was the parking garage. The parking was very narrow and tight fits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hepful staff. Quiet, even though it was a saturday night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking garage is not good for large vehicles and the parking fee is $38, per night. No carts available for carrying luggage to room. Carpet in room is old, stained and needs a good cleaning. Very little counter space in bathroom and sink is next to shower head in tub making it difficult to turn on shower valve due to shower door not opening far enough. Breakfast was good and had a large variety to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ravella

Traveled with family
Friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Family Stay Before Cruise

Mari at the front desk was fantastic! She made great recommendations for dinner and was able to get us into our room early after our early flight. It was a great stay for us! Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025