Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 1 King Bed
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG in San Diego (Mission Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of San Diego and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Whaley House Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Presidio Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (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, 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 fire extinguisher
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Diego Airport Town Old
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town Hotel San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1067 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vinnie, Wilton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was just ok. Room was noisy all night from freeway and all four of the usb outlets are bad so i wasnt able to charge my phone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful with suggestions on places to go visit or eat. The room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was outstanding. I will definitely stay again if in the area. Big shout out to Nick, one of the drivers. Very helpful and knowledgeable about MRCD San Diego. If you need a place to stay for marine graduation, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courtesy staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every hotel area we accessed was incredibly clean. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We’ll stay here for any future San Diego visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Travelled with family
All the staff were amazing. The shuttle service was super helpful. All the drivers were friendly and went above and beyond. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzzan, Saint Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The room was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone on the staff was great. We were treated like royalty from the front desk to the shuttle drivers to the lady that cleaned our room and the breakfast staff.i will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marty, Independence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Staff was wonderful and very attentive . We took shuttle everywhere and they were happy to help us! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate the Marine family guests. Truly appreciated the access to the shuttles, that will take you to almost all the local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hospitality with Nick and Art!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So noisy all night with other guests running and laughing loudly outside our door, a large group of guests drinking and smoking heavily in the patio area being aggressively loud. The breakfast was subpar super salty and cold and no juice the machine was broken the coffee was so bitter too. No one unlocked the pool so we couldn’t use it. The staff were so nice though. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean enough, staff not very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uneventful stay. It was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. King suite was fantastic! Front desk staff is excellent. Shuttle service readily available to Old Town and Marine Recruit Depot. Really fantastic service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026