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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
Hallway
Property amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 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

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

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Petco Park. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Adore Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cocina 35 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1324 square feet (123 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

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

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 available
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 784 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1468 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

6/10 Okay

Irish

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a good experience and place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

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

Kinda disappointed

Parking issues for large suv. Room was hot despite a/c running low. Bathroom had lots of dust bunnies in shower and fan. Toilet was right behind door and was very tight in the bathroom. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Kristina was great and had excellent customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kera

Business traveller
Property is old and needs some renovation. Carpet is old and stained. Hotel smells old. It might be from the old carpet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice. The staff were friendly. The parking garage was extremely tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shiela

Travelled with family
Clean and agent are nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Hotel with stock pictures roaches busted lights cement floor i have PTSD for just walking in i couldn’t get my family out fast enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Soddy Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Our stay was OK. The hotel is a little aged
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom was way too small. Ac was not on when we got to the room so since it’s a window ac it took all day to cool the room down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had issues but the manager really stepped up and made it worth the stay. We Holiday Inn Express and will keep staying at their locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very dirty. Hotel very run down and in poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I need my receipt for my stay I asked girl at front desk. Said I needed to get from Expedia never got it. Dirties holiday inn express I have ever stayed in.The carpet smelled dirty and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Madhav

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inadequate service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025