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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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

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, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(23 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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 Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Petco Park. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Diego City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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

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

  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, 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 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. 852 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1595 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enkhtamir

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming front desk especially Hope, cleanliness, accessibility to coffee, water, gym.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean but had a funky odor. Omelets were delicious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Toilets should be taller. Heard voices from next room all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alayna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kosuke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room still wasn't ready for check in. Holiday inn gave me a room with constant noise. Housekeeping came in for some reason while i was completely naked getting out 9f the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Patsy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, very courteous staff during check-in and secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean. Curtains did not close properly. Smell. Parking garage was ridiculously designed and very difficult to even drive in or park. Do not suggest this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a nice stay . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast is good my kids enjoy it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure if you could see water from the hotel. We faced north over the building construction across the street. Positives - the staff and breakfast were both excellent. Hope at the Front Desk in particular provided great customer service. Negative - area around the hotel is pretty dirty (hotel is quite clean). Not a lot around the hotel to do. A restaurant across the street was closed the entire weekend. Coffee shop also across the street opened after 9am. You are a short walk to Gaslamp District as well as the trolley.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty. Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The ac unit was so
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Briony

The staff are helpful and friendly. The room Itself was clean but carpet throughout and in rooms is dirty and worn. Be aware that there seems to be almost daily loud garbage collection early each morning. In addition if other guests are noisy this carries along the whole length of the one long corridor to most of the rooms on the floor level.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast outstanding. Wonderful rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disrespectfull staff. No help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. only downside was parking garage was very cramped for a mid size sedan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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