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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(108 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Balboa Park and within 20 minutes of Petco Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .The family restaurant, Cocina 35, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. 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, a gym and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel include Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

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)
  • 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 by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 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
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.
  • 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)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

  • 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 by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown 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 Downtown by IHG?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 10 May 2026 start from AU$246, 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 by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 38.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is Coronado Beach (4.9 km).

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG family-friendly?

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

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG 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 by IHG?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1649 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No safety i have big accident i reported ms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sukie

Travelled with partner
It’s not bad except it had a moldy smell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tuesday

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and so many options including eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, bagels, muffins, toast, yogurt, fruit, etc. The room was clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The internet is so weak, we kept dropping the calls and tablets information!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alonzo, Orange

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JIE

I stayed at this hotel for approximately 12 days over the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 period. Overall, I enjoyed my stay, particularly the convenient location, the quality of the breakfast, and the room service. However, there were some plumbing issues that should be addressed. I would like to extend special thanks to the front desk representatives, Mike and Kamen. Mike is highly experienced, professional, and demonstrates excellent listening and problem-solving skills. He treats all guests equally with genuine care and enthusiasm. Kamen is also a dedicated employee—very patient, friendly, and hardworking.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good overall. Helpful, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Terrific shower. Not every day room service, but explained it as maybe short on staff. Had a room with double queens, rather than king which was requested. Would definitely recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Esmeralda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Lanesboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room is as clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and amenities were great, really enjoyed the breakfast and 24 hot coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, breakfast was really good as well with many options. Staff was extremely helpful. Short walk to petco. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bion

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night time staff desk worker. Homophobic. Harassment. Constant watch felt like I was in prison
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025