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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
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

  • 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

  • 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

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a microwave in a common area and conference space.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cocina 35, a family restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego and a few minutes from Petco Park
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 – This family restaurant specialises 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 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • 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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 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

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1316 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

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam Jamal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was stuck in the exit stairs and I kept calling the front desk nobody was answering! Someone opened the door when I went to the front desk the guy said oh the phone doesn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property but well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking was terrible and expensive. Staff were nice. Our room was not cleaned the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel with decent breakfast. the hotel is near the downtown area, you can just walk to explore downtown San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great hotel and wonderful staff

We had a short stay. The hotel staff everywhere was very friendly and kind. The hotel smelled clean and fresh. The location was in a convenient area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Rita Cecille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel rooms were great but the overall place was alright
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina, federal way

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Breakfasts were delicious and abundant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Westmorland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area to walk downtown, parking was a little mission but good location of hotel and very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maralie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn is on a very steep hill! Not easy to walk around for dinig choices. Taking taxi to go anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Genaro

Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

Angel was an absolute Angel

Me and my family stayed on 01/04 and Angel the front desk concierge was super helpful and extremely friendly. He made us feel welcomed and answered any questions we had. Most definitely made our stay memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet, Roseburg

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. It suited our purpose for one day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim Ann

Travelled with family
No real parking spots when you pull up to check in. You need to pull to the side in a tiny round about. There were 12 other people in line during check in. We had a mobility room, it was nice, except the water from the shower did not drain and it flooded our bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024