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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Waterfront Park
    15 min walk
  • Petco Park
    16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.1 km) from San Diego Zoo and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

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

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 an outdoor pool and 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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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, an IHG Hotel. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 35 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per day (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 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 and a first aid kit
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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1190 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole C

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
They do not tell you it would cost extra to check in early be prepared to pay extra. Also is a suite with no balcony really a suite ?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gaetano

Traveled with family
$35 a night for parking is ridiculous in this neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Esmaeil

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesillia .R

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a little confusing checking in and parking for the first time, but overall amazing hotel very clean, service was also amazing and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Haniyah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
meeeh
The room was dated and the curtains had stains on them. The bed was very rough and not very comfortable the shower was dirty. The breakfast area was ok but not enough room to sit down and the food was running out fast. The TVs do not have smart features and there was no guide to find kid shows. The pool was small and looked a little green.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Luciane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay here was fine, but it wasn’t a great experience. The hotel doesn’t look great especially the long hallways that are bare and depressing. The garage is atrocious and is very hard to park in. The pool is small and shallow, and requires crossing a street. We randomly got a phone call from the front desk at 2:11 am which had been meant for another room. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my visit
OMG Nice and quite the breakfast was GREAT. I saw the pool area but forgot my swimsuit. I was in walking distance of what I wanted to see. I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Highland

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast. Parking is a little tight but we always got a spot. Elevators go right from parking to room floors which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daisy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

talalemotu

Traveled with partner
Hotel is close to everything and very convenient. Less then one mile from Little Italy and in another direction about a mile away is the Gaslamp District & Petco Park. We could see the ocean and planes fly over to the airport. Little Italy was great to walk around, shop and dine at. Gaslamp had great restaurants and loved the tacos at Taco Centro. The front desk personnel were helpful. The hotel charges for parking, beds not as comfy as our stay at the Surprise HIE. Free breakfast, but it was packed in there. Fitness Center was good and empty. Everyone must've been eating which was cool. I recommend for conveniency. Also, had Cocina 35 next to the parking lot enterance in the rear.That spot was great for chilaquilles and agua frescas. 6 stars out of 10 for me
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did not like the location and layout of the hotwl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking garage has narrow lanes to drive between floors. Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night, walls are super thin. Water line broke where they serve continental breakfast. Pool was next to the hotels round about, great location to breath in all the carbon monoxide
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the convenience of the place every where I need to go was with in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Hotel is located fairly close to the Gaslamp District and Petco Park. Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfy. Grounds are well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel service was good everything was easy to my asking for a wheelchair accessible room I wish the transfer shower chair would of been a bit higher but I made it work and was satisfied with the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024