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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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

  • 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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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)

  • City view
  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.2 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

  • ‪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 - ‬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 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 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.

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 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 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

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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. 759 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1448 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alissa, Mechanics burg

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aldrich

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

10/10 Excellent

LIANGKAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajas

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is good for its value
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular service
Great location Friendly customer service. Especially on AM of 21rst and 22nd. Nice young man helped me with finding cab. Nice young woman brought me make up remover and toothpaste
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
The parking garage is $35 for the day and the parking garage is VERY TIGHT. I’m not talking about the individual parking spot. I’m talking about the garage as a whole. I feel like every turn would take out my side mirror or scratch the side of my car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

lohith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fredricka

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service. The room was very clean and spacious. Very quiet area and friendly environment. Breakfast was great had a variety of options to chose from. Definitely will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Could not find hotel
Staff was great. First two nights extremely noisy with children running and screaming Great breakfast. Extremely difficult to find hotel in the dark. Terrible lack of signs and very poor lighting Can’t figure out how they can get away with that. Again, great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lionel, DOWNEY

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They did not honor the price I paid through Expedia, claiming they couldn’t find my reservation. As a result, I had to pay twice and was charged significantly more than what I originally paid through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early check in appreciated! Decent breakfast - close to cruise ship terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good experience overall. Only one thing I can think of which may not be good was they gave me room which had an adjoining door for another room. Because of that the talks and sounds were audible across. Wasn’t a comfortable situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and nice.. only had one incident but problem was taken care of right away
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Slept very well here. Rooms need some fixing up, though (broken phone, old fixtures with some rust, etc). Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was good and great location. The only issue was noise . I could hear outside noise
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel, Downtown San Diego needs work
Downtown San Diego isn't what I remember. Not the clean lively downtown like it used to be. This hotel is nice but it's a few blocks to get to the heart of downtown...we enjoyed the walk during the day....but not down, i think 7th street where I think the Salvation Army HQ is located. It's a street completely filled with homeless people in tents. We also need to get a suite with a separate bedroom due to sleeping issues. This was a nice room but I the refrigerator & coffee maker are in the bedroom. I would prefer the front room so the person who gets up early has access. Also, the wall doesn't go all the way to the ceiling. Cute patio...kind of noisy at night...lots of sirens, unfortunately. Good breakfast & nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gurjeet

The vending machines are horrible and wish there was more food choices in the hotel. Other then that, I enjoyed my stay, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, they provided a room up-grade, parking up-grade, allowed to park while on our city tour, breakfast excellent. Would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was checked into a handicap room but my booking was for a regular 2 queen bed room. I told the front desk that I got the wrong room and showed my booking. However, the employee didn't even care and refused to do anything for me. I'm so very upset. I will NEVER book anything with Holiday Inn. I demand a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024