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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
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Property amenity
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior

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
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

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 Seaport Village. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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

  • 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

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

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

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. 721 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1356 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ravella

Travelled with family
Friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Great Family Stay Before Cruise

Mari at the front desk was fantastic! She made great recommendations for dinner and was able to get us into our room early after our early flight. It was a great stay for us! Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakiyyah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

The hotel is in a great location. It’s a bit outdated. Our room was not cleaned very well, found garbage by the side of the bed and the carpet didn’t look like it had been vacuumed, there were some hairs in the shower. The beds were comfortable, sheets were clean, you could start hearing the street noise fairly early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very accomodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paola

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird layout. Old rooms … ok balcony. The front of the hotel was under remodel so had to walk a ton to get to check in - parking is in a garage on the other side of the bldg - which makes it hard to navigate the area since traffic, traffic signs make it a bit confusing.

10/10 Excellent

douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

Great Choice

Very friendly front desk Great downtown views Free breakfast was great value Easily walkable to transit
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super lovely girl on the desk when We checked in. Very pleasant and helpful but only One Of her when There were a few People wanting to check in after four. She was great but hard for her to check people in and get luggage out of the store at the same time. 10/10 to her!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eddie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We actually didn’t stay at the hotel. The check in experience and getting to our room, that was absolutely filthy! We also didn’t feel safe staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Honolulu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this property for short business stay as it was well maintained with clean and spacious rooms, service-oriented staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025