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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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 Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Balboa Park and within 2 minutes by car from Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

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 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

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

  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

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
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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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. 902 out of 1682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1682 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Our room was a little dirty and had a smell. The parking was difficult as well as the ramp was very tight for our rental car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

damani

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking garage is on the back, kind of confusing at first, but it was fine after getting used to it. The parking space is kind of small and tight. The room was fine, clean, and cozy. One minus is that there is no door lock to the bathroom; it is just a sliding door with no lock. A little more privacy would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great.. very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Wehrner Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are not helpful enough, specially the Manager Carmen. Not going to use or book this hotel in the future and will not recommend also this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara, Marysville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious. The shower wasn’t very good. The tub would fill up and not drain. Otherwise very welcoming. Staff was wonderful and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
THE ROOM WAS EXCELLANT STAFF WAS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

loyd

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, room was clean and there as lots of choices for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rita

Very central to cruise ships
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time i visit always clean and comfortable rooms. Staff is aleays pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katreina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful. Checking in and out is a breeze. Room was clean! Comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast was a hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo, Anaheim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfasts were good. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! They were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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