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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
Property preview
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
Hallway

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$128
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 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
(51 reviews)
  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(97 reviews)
  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, Balcony

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

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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
(21 reviews)
  • 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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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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 819 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1527 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Fond du Lac

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric n Hannah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very friendly, especially towards my Familia (they helped them during their arrival). The Breakfast was very good and warm (Coffee was very fresh). Overall, we got plenty of rest before and after our trip to SeaWorld.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Volvería a hospedarme aquí
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this Holiday Inn Express very much. The Staff was awesome. The Food was excellent. We felt that our Car was very, very secure. Thank you so much for all you do for myself and our Familia Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff is Lazy and Rude. Do not stay here.

It’s so awful. The staff treated us so poorly. They absolutely did nothing to make our stay better. Our room was roasting hot. They use these small wall ACs. We also got a room on top of the dumpsters. Thanks for the 5am trash truck wake up call. I’m fine with IHG and Hotels.com. I can afford better. The hotel won’t let you use the pool If your room isn’t ready. Thanks for your awful lazy hospitality. Do not stay here. You will regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
one small problem is that the black out curtain can not close totally light coming in early hours
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Issa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and welcoming staff. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money!

Was very disappointed and upset that for this expensive price yet parking wasn’t included???. Had to pay separately for underground parking. Cleaning services didn’t come first day so that was also upsetting. Also neighbors were loud. Overall, definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyema

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romeo, Long Beach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

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

10/10 Excellent

Mai Kou

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was amazing when we checked in. She was super sweet and worked professionally. We were upgraded to a balcony room, the view is of the city and just buildings but I was thankful. The room had a weird smell at first, like the carpet may need a cleaning but after a day, I think we got use to it. The room we had had plenty of space to lay out our suitcases and unpack. You do have to pay for parking and their pool was under construction. Staff was kind and worked hard. Breakfast was amazing and I enjoyed it very much. I had a very long drive back home the day of check out and wanted to sleep in a bit longer and asked for a later checkout and the hotel staff was very accommodating. This hotel location is far away enough from the nightlife so it’s not loud but close enough to Uber or drive there. About 8 mins from gas lamp and 10 mins to seaport village. Loved the location and hotel staff! When in San Diego, I would stay here again. This hotel staff exceeded my expectations! Thank you for being so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed vacationing in the Gaslamp area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025