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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG in San Diego (Mission Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of San Diego and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Indio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bhojan Griha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Regal Beagle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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)
  • 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 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

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, 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
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

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
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

Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harutyun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

Graduation

Excellent!! Staff always friendy and helpful. All areas of the facility were spotless. Although I didnt eat breakfast during my stay I did peek in and noticed it clean, organized and well stocked. I would recommend this hotel to anyone thats in the San Diego Old Town area. Also to those that are attending graduation at the MCRD. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mistyit, Indio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, heated pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!! Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Due to delayed flight, we missed the shuttle by 2 mins. Then when we arrived at the hotel, we were told the elevator isn’t working. We had 4 large bags. Then when we got to the room it was a handicap queen room, we booked a king standard room. We were told it’s the last room.. very poor customer service..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Holiday Inn Express ever.

Great location. Very close to the airport, Mission beach, coffee and food. All of the staff were friendly. The entire hotel was kept clean. Coffee and the hotel shop available 24 hours. The breakfast was okay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I only had a one night stay booked, I was only physically in my room for 12 hours. Front desk was kind and efficient, made everything very easy. Housekeeping staff came into my room three times before I checked out ( on time, at 11 am) I told them politely no thank you the first time, no big deal. Two more times they came into my room and asked me what time I was checking out. I understand they have a job to do, but as I was about to check out a little bit of privacy would have been appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room was quiet and spacious. Updated. Comfortable bed. Eli and Kylene at front desk are helpful and a great welcome back each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

millicent, los angeles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice, the showerhead is really great, needs better breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to USD
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well kept. They do provide a shuttle to the airport and convention center while I was there for a conference. The only issue with that is that they told us the shuttle picked up at the conference every hour on the hour and it never actually did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel close to airport

Close to airport. Clean and convenient. Parking on site at a charge. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for the San Diego Half Marathon. Had a lovely time in the city. Came back to a very clean room and had a nice relaxing evening before my Half Marathon on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at desk. The drivers for shuttles also friendly. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fung May

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. Airport shuttles were convenient & drivers were very nice & professional. Queen room was thoughtfully equiped for travelers. Lots of surfaces to layout our luggage and bags. Cheerful room decor. Great experience for travelers heading to airport for early flight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaazil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Clean, and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Casey, St. Cloudy

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had a leak and our floor in front of the bathroom was always wet and there was a constant bad smell coming from the bathroom. The bedding was ripped. Most of the USB outlets were broken. The staff were unfriendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely designed in a residential neighborhood. The biggest drawback is t Request a room on the of side. Although with windows closed it's pretty quiet. Just the outside of the property is very noisy. he proximity to I-5
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elianiel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean, tv with good channels and clean towels every day 2 times a day. Very friendly staff. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025