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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 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
(58 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
(106 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
(7 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 a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Petco Park and Waterfront 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

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Petco Park - 2 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
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬6 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 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$213, 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 Mission Beach (10.4 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. 869 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1623 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHIWEI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaveh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all great experience from check-in to check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Came for a week long business trip. Good clean room, nice breakfast that was convenient. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Our bed had so much hair everywhere!!!!! Pet hair,human hair :(
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was rude, our water was cut from 11am-5pm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was mostly good. unfortunately, i stayed at a time when something was wrong with the shower water temperature. they already had maintenance scheduled for the day i checked out so its probably fine now. otherwise, i was cool with the hotel/staff and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was exactly like the pictures. And the balcony was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

FEIJI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aravind

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking garage is not easy to get to, the lifts are quite slow, and the bathroom door slides shut (no locks) and leaves an open gap!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akihide, Ogaki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my room it was very spacious and super clean. The blankets super clean and cozy. The only think I dislike was the parking super tight spaces. And the fact that they charge for it :( other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gokul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, but a few essentials and amenities could be improved. It would be nice if the hotel provided welcome or complimentary water bottles or snacks. We only found out on the last day that there was a coffee vending machine near the reception. This information was not mentioned to us at check-in. Sharing these details earlier would really enhance the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruzan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The staff worked uncerfully they gave us the room where is the workers working they painting walls. After that we have to go again to check in area with our bags and take another's room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise on the side where I was given my room construction going on I should have been given a warning that noise starts early we couldn't sleep in during our vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Riverside

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! We stay before Thanksgiving Day. It was quite and pleasant time in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Job

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless on the first day. On the second day, housekeeping only cleaned the bathroom, no new plastic glasses were provided. Bed not made. Stuff in the garage were very helpful when we were parking our truck and getting out of the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zhong

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

They were gracious in helping me reduce the stay and a very helpful team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025