Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(113 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Old Town San Diego State Park. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this Mission Hills hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from University of San Diego and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • El Campo Santo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whaley House Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 25 per night (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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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 Airport Town Old
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town Hotel San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG 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 Airport - Old Town by IHG?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$227, 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 Airport - Old Town by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG is Mission Beach (6.8 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers give high marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 5:00 AM - midnight.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1064 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hospitality with Nick and Art!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So noisy all night with other guests running and laughing loudly outside our door, a large group of guests drinking and smoking heavily in the patio area being aggressively loud. The breakfast was subpar super salty and cold and no juice the machine was broken the coffee was so bitter too. No one unlocked the pool so we couldn’t use it. The staff were so nice though. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean enough, staff not very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uneventful stay. It was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. King suite was fantastic! Front desk staff is excellent. Shuttle service readily available to Old Town and Marine Recruit Depot. Really fantastic service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service above and beyond. Zart Ely n Nick amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport and cruise port shuttle were great bonuses. Hotel was across the street from a great taco shop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the staff was very friendly. Negative: noise from the freeway was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gini

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art, Steven, and all the staff were excellent ! I really enjoyed my stay, the breakfast was extremely good and the room was kept clean. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Duol

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , small room with uncomfortable bed But I guess it served its purpose
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here for a quick overnight trip to be close to the airport. The free shuttle and location was what made me choose this site. Hotel is big and clean, the usual amenities. Staff was nice enough and check in/out was efficient. My room was directly next to the freeway, like that was the view from my only window! Which is somewhat noisy, but my upstairs neighbors were much louder! Bring headphones. Got coffee and a snack in the morning and got outta there. Although the free shuttle is convenient, it’s not exactly easy or on time. Driver was nice but stressed. I would recommend this place for families with kids (there’s a pool and lots of space to run around) or a solo traveller who doesn’t mind noise. I’ll try another hotel next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Tygh valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful Made a stressful day go away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good breakfast. Convient free shuttle to the airport with a very nice driver. My only issue was I couldn't get the wifi to work, but the selection of television channels made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been an excellent experience. They even shuttled us to a restaurant and then picked us up when we were ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026