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Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

2.5 star property

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Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites, where guests can enjoy easy access to the hotel via a covered walkway and ample parking.
Relax in a spacious area with a large pool view, comfortable seating, and multiple TVs for entertainment.
Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, a comfortable sofa, and a stylish artwork.
Enjoy a sumptuous spread of turkey sausage, cookies, and bacon at our buffet.
Relax in the lounge area with a central seating arrangement, fireplace, and multiple flat-screen TVs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
635 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Communication Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG places you in the heart of San Diego, just a 4-minute walk from Hotel Circle and within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Mission Bay.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Fashion Valley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Italia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Hotel in San Diego with 6 hot tubs and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary 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 complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

6 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 6 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 24 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 24 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Hotel Circle
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Circle
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Circle
Holiday Inn Express Circle
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Mission Valley Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Mission Valley
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Diego Hotel Circle
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Diego Mission Valley
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Diego Mission Valley
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Diego Mission Valley by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Diego Mission Valley an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms took to long to be cleaned,left at 7:30 in morning came back at 3:30 still not cleaned, not good !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

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

Breakfast good, the rest was not

Tried checking in early after 1pm due to trip logistics and was told to come back after 3pm. Held our luggage which was appreciated. Came back after 4pm and told rooms not ready. Waited for a “manager to do a final check” which took almost 30 minutes. Two travel weary families with all our luggage waited in the lobby. Then our room air conditioning was insufficient. Asked for it to be sorted while we went out for dinner. Came back to same problem and asked for help again only to learn their resolution was to keep turning down the thermostat temp (which isn’t the issue and doesn’t result in cool air). Third escalation resulted in waiting 2 hours for a fan to be delivered. Attendant at front desk couldn’t leave his post because he was the only hotel employee for the evening! This is not safe. Went to the lobby with our families to enjoy the TV, lounge and fireplace only to find out that the fireplace wasn’t working. The attendant was unable to get it working and actually had the gas running without being lit for too long. We had to tell him ourselves to stop the gas and let it dissipate due to safety reasons. The TV didn’t have the event on we wanted and the attendant didn’t know how to toggle the TV either. On the second night our family was parking the car and the San Diego police arresting a man in the back lot of the building. Also we think we watched 2 separate evictions of squatters by police from the adjacent residence/motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay. The hotel and room was kept very clean, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great. Loved the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was great . Only downfall is the apartment/old motel building infront turned into apartments , the tenants did not bother anyone or make us uncomfortable just looks run down
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Cop cars all over the area when we arrived. No restaurant in the place. Breakfast was okay. Difficult to find entry.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of homelessness which I know hotel can’t control but still a little scary.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is because the television does not have many options and the control kept getting stuck. The televisions need to be upgraded so that one can link their phones to their Netflix or Hulu streaming account. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharlotte

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was unprepared and parking was extra
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big spacious clean rooms, friendly frontdesk people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has always been the place we stay when visiting San Diego. However, this visit we noticed the sort of run down motel in front of Holiday Inn had police talking to people at that motel. Just concerned as area just felt less safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pros and cons

We definitely overall enjoyed our stay. The lounging areas outside by the pool with the fire pits and tvs was nice. Not that we got to experience it because we had the littles with us, but definitely would bring us back for a childless trip. They were understaffed one of our nights, we called for more pillows and the man at the front told us he can’t leave until his shift was over because he was the only one there, but would bring them when the next person came for their shift. He never came with pillows. Not sure how a whole hotel can run with one person on a Friday night. If you’re looking for comfortable bed this also isn’t the place. But you take your pros with cons and I would say we would stay again. Wish they had a free late check out though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

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

Comfortable stay

Love the new coffee machine with grinder. Very good! Hotel was very safe, clean and with easy access to the 8 freeway. Quiet and comfortable. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking slots very very narrow. Difficult to park large suv.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The AC unit in our room was very noisy and made weird noises. Such a distraction that we had the turn it off because we could not sleep. Then we were hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian, Rancho Cucamonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne, Doral

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Very professional staff, excellent customer service everytime. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean hotel with an expensive parking fee!

Our stay was great. The hotel was very clean. We really appreciated that!! The only reason I wouldn’t give this hotel 5 stars is because we had to pay $72 for 3 nights parking in their normal parking lot. A ridiculously expensive fee to just park in a parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel for the price. I would have given it a 5 but a couple of items stopped me. Taste of breakfast options, Hotel in front had a lot of activity, water shut off from 10p-2a, still waiting for duplicate charges to be cleared, lingering smoke smell in our room (supposed to be non smoking hotel), and none of the usb ports in room worked (loose). I took several photos of room upon arrival that I could share as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025