Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marine Corps Recruit Depot. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to the airport and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Old Town San Diego State Park and a few minutes from Marine Corps Recruit Depot
  • Free airport shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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)
  • 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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 716 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1031 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for families who have a Marine graduating!! This is our second time in one year to be here for graduation. Our oldest graduated last year and the place we stayed was too far and not a good location. This time I booked with Holiday Inn Old Town and from the minute they picked us up from the airport we felt welcomed and the transportation to and from was so easy! They take you to the base and pick you up. They also shuttle to airport, Old Town, and a couple other places. This was so nice and convenient! Nick, Art, and all the staff were so nice and welcoming! We even got to ride in the Telsa a few times and that was super cool. 😎 Much better experience than last and having the shuttle was so worth it!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay, Semper Fi 🇺🇸
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right by I-5 and all the two-bed rooms are overlooking it. They tried to accommodate us as far away from it as possible but the noise was still unbearable unless you keep the windows closed of course. The parking downstairs is probably no more than 30 feet away from I-5 with no noise barrier. The noise there is horrendous, and they charge a parking fee for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, amazing staff and a wonderful room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was well kept and clean, area was inaccessible from most points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer representative was very friendly and made check in seamless. Also, he was helpful with recommendations for dinner reservations and transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Convenient Location with Wonderful Service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, and the staff were fantastic—friendly, helpful, and attentive. The only downside is that it’s not within walking distance of shops, restaurants, or attractions, so transportation is necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

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

Would stay again

Room was clean and modern. Very comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Decent breakfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk were very helpful to me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

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

Clean!

The hotel is clean, safe and perfect for a home base. The staff room so much pride in their work & having a nice place. We will come bk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satyakant

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Happy Sisters

The hotel picked my sister and I up at the Car Rental at the airport and brought us to the hotel. The next morning we took the shuttle back to airport at 5am and it was prompt and fast. Great night sleep. Unfortunately we left before breakfast was open - next time! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was clean. Had a difficult time getting AC turn off
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first I was a little worried because I could easily hear people outside the room and upstairs, so I was expecting not being able to sleep but the beds were so comfortable that I slept so good. Room is super clean, LOVE THAT! Staff super nice. Breakfast is ok, not amazing but good enough to get you ready to go. Hotel is literally next to the freeway but the windows are great quality because it did not bother us. Love the location, not too far from anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025