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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 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

  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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$550 nightly
The price is $550 total
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.

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

  • 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. 712 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1336 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

Ashleigh

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hezi

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

My staying in Holiday Inn downtown San Diego

The hotel is nice, and my room was good, but we couldn't fully open the door because they had placed a door stopper, which made it difficult to enter. The bathroom was okay, but they need to renovate the corridor, as it looked old. The hotel facilities were decent. Breakfast was very good. I must mention the hotel front desk – Mira is so adorable and kind. She is always smiling and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself was good. Parking is narrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ANNABELLE, Rancho Cucamonga

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

8/10 Good

Alma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Godofredo

I don’t like the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rizwana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There is a long hill to go up and down so it may be difficult for those with disability. I slipped once due to the floor being wet and slick so there is a possibility of sliding around.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEMI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy to stay here because the location is great we were able to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to the downtown area within a walkable distance. Street parking is available. We love their breakfast and laundry facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen, Sherwood Park

Traveled with partner
Not a user friendly entrance. No shuttle service. They are somewhat accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

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

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Access homeless
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Nice location. Breakfast was good. Clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

San Diego

Great location for going on cruises.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

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

8/10 Good

Joseph, Hanford

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were much smaller than expected. Area around the hotel is not walking friendly. No dining nearby. Feels a little unsafe at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maralie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received great assistance from Angel at Reception upon arrival. We were early for check-in and we were welcomed to wait in the reception lounge. Angel let us know when one of our rooms was available. We had time for a short rest before going exploring San Diego. We appreciated his assistance. The mattresses are very soft! Breakfast was provided with choices and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025