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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heritage Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whaley House Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mason Street School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪El Indio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 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. 743 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1063 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio, Waddell

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very professional and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a friendly staff and so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Polite, Professional and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Dagoberto Crespo, Caguas

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff,breakfast,transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lalita

Very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such great service! Art was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyhisia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Both beds in the room were dirty. One had hair in it. The other had stains on the sheets. I don’t think that they were cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room, shuttle service to/from airport and marine base
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room. Good breakfast. Friendly shuttle driver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jonnae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was small for price didnt like the tv set up or building left after first night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

abra Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was next to the door. I was awakened everytime a person went in or out. 😒
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donielle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025