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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Balboa Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Waterfront Park
    15 min walk
  • Petco Park
    16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Balboa Park and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from San Diego Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The family restaurant, Cocina 35, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 1324 square feet (123 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel include San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 16 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Balboa Park
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1324 sq ft of conference space
  • 123 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel on 23 Dec 2024 start from AU$250.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 38.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel is Mission Beach (10.5 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests can't get enough of the free buffet brekkie here! Offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1209 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1209 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1209 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1209 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1209 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Close to a lot of iconic San Diego sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The halls need new carpet. The bathrooms need more towel racks and a magnifying mirror. Not close to restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall extremely happy. Will tell my people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

SHMOUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location of the hotel and the staff that was very friendly. We didn’t like the AC in the room. It is small so it is not enough to cool the room. There is not AC either in the hallways. Location is great as it is close to downtown and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager cancel one of our room on the day of arrival and promise a refund which was never paid, and promise other stuffs that didn’t happen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Marie-Anne Vi-Van, pierrefonds

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hector

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was nice, the hallways were a little eerie and the parking was super tight, however it was ok, i would definitely choose another hotel in the future, but for the time being and the price it wasn’t bad
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went there for a three day vacation. The Hotel was very clean and well decorated. The Staff was very friendly. We kept running into the Maintenance guy, Ben, who helped us with directions and also traded out our frig, due to it not getting cold. Thanks Ben!! The breakfast was pretty good, which included pancakes, eggs, sauage, biscuits and gravy, cereal, bagels and more. This was a very nice hotel. Our only downside, was asking for a room with a view and it ended up being a corner room that faced two balcony walls and blocked our entire view. LOL. Oh well. The Parking gargage was very narrow. I do not recommend a truck or large vehical, plus parking cost $35.00 a day. Ouch! Also, it was close enough to walk to the piers and Maritime Museums. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice location and I got a room with 2 balcones
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daryl, Gabriola

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great location but desperately needing a good cleaning and/or renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel kept charging my debit card and at one point literally had $1300 of my money when my total bill for my entire stay was $646. They kept saying they were gonna release the money but I didn’t get it back for at least five days. And that was after I was home already for three days. And the last charge, on the night before I was leaving, I had to speak to the general manager, after going to the front desk to try to deal with this issue at least four other times, the general manager said to me “I don’t know why your card got charged or where that Dollar value even came from “. It was $294. She couldn’t explain it at all. This was not OK with me, but she could’ve cared less and that really upset me. Needless to say, I had very little money to spend on my vacation because it was all held up by the Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was hot and the a/c in the room did not work very well. Not horrible but not cold. The toilet was close to the ground and a little hard to flush. Overall we had a great stay and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice rooms. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful. The price was reasonable and the included breakfast was decent and helped us save some money! It was about a 20-minute walk to the waterfront and to restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter - good to prepare for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel facilities were well maintained and clean, and the service was very pleasant and friendly. However, the breakfast options were rather limited, which was a little disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Breakfast was good but super busy, had to take food upstairs to eat. Shower made a high pitch whistle and bed was very firm. The staff was nice. For the price, it was ok but may look elsewhere for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking in the garage was not easy. It waa confusing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024