Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity

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
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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 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.

Event facilities measuring 1324 square feet (123 square meters) include conference space. 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

  • 1,324 square feet of 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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. 704 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1325 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

8/10 Good

sheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this property 5-Stars, but I had selected to pay at property on a different app, but they tried to charge me 3 days early, which locked my credit card as they assumed it was fraud then they cancelled my room and I had to rebook. I had tried call them and the 3rd party I originally booked with and neither was helpful and then the hotel ignored my calls. I gave up and rebooked. I didn’t make a big fuss because the staff was very nice when I was there. The free breakfast and late night cookies were pretty great and parking is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandesh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Harlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and the facility was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonatthan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUADALUPE PATRICIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgina

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam Jamal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was stuck in the exit stairs and I kept calling the front desk nobody was answering! Someone opened the door when I went to the front desk the guy said oh the phone doesn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property but well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking was terrible and expensive. Staff were nice. Our room was not cleaned the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel with decent breakfast. the hotel is near the downtown area, you can just walk to explore downtown San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great hotel and wonderful staff

We had a short stay. The hotel staff everywhere was very friendly and kind. The hotel smelled clean and fresh. The location was in a convenient area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Rita Cecille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel rooms were great but the overall place was alright
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

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

10/10 Excellent

Halina, federal way

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Breakfasts were delicious and abundant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Westmorland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area to walk downtown, parking was a little mission but good location of hotel and very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025