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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
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Hallway
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cocina 35, a family restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • 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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego and a few minutes from Petco Park
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 – This family restaurant specialises 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)
  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 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. 813 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1512 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mai Kou

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was amazing when we checked in. She was super sweet and worked professionally. We were upgraded to a balcony room, the view is of the city and just buildings but I was thankful. The room had a weird smell at first, like the carpet may need a cleaning but after a day, I think we got use to it. The room we had had plenty of space to lay out our suitcases and unpack. You do have to pay for parking and their pool was under construction. Staff was kind and worked hard. Breakfast was amazing and I enjoyed it very much. I had a very long drive back home the day of check out and wanted to sleep in a bit longer and asked for a later checkout and the hotel staff was very accommodating. This hotel location is far away enough from the nightlife so it’s not loud but close enough to Uber or drive there. About 8 mins from gas lamp and 10 mins to seaport village. Loved the location and hotel staff! When in San Diego, I would stay here again. This hotel staff exceeded my expectations! Thank you for being so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed vacationing in the Gaslamp area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
location is quite central
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so bad, I canceled my stay & went to another hotel. Pool was “out of service “, carpet was so stained & smelled moldy, garbage stacked in the hallways , it was ridiculous. Thank goodness Expedia refunded my money
I don’t even know what this is
Your greeting when you exit the elevator
Moldy smelling hallway
Bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed with no sign or notice put up. When I needed a bandage for a cut I was informed that there were none in the entire hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karmen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

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

Great Home Base for Exploring San Diego

Fabulous beds, very comfortable. Bathroom door is more of a barn-style door that does not lock, so make sure you stay with people you are comfortable with. We stayed to visit colleges nearby (UCSD, USD) and it was a quick 15 min drive to both. There was a yummy burger joint just a 6 minute walk from the hotel, however as it got darker out, we were a little nervous walking back to the hotel due to some unhoused people meandering about. The parking situation is WILD the underground parking is tight, so I do not recommend having a large vehicle. We took a 5 minute drive down to the wharf which had easy parking, museums, waterfront restaurants, boat tours, and a pleasant walking path. Highly recommend heading down there for a day, lots to do. The room was clean and had great views of downtown. Downtown can be noisy so just be prepared! No screen on our window, but we were high enough from the street to not be worried about intruders. The complimentary breakfast has something for everyone, and there is plenty of complimentary coffee in the lobby all day and downstairs breakfast area in the morning. We also appreciated the Water Bottle Refill station, we were able to fill up our re-usable water bottles (brought from home) for free before our journeys to visit college campuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

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

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The one bedroom suite is only a large room, completely false advertising. Other than that the place is pretty good. There are cheaper parking options around instead of using the hotel parking - check parking spot app.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

franchel j

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at this hotel was frustrating from the start. Upon arrival, I had to wait well past check-in time for my room to be ready after calling and being told early check in was available. When I was finally given a room, it had a strong, unpleasant odor. I had to go back to the front desk and request a different room, which was inconvenient after a long day of travel. I also paid extra for a room with a balcony, but was placed on the first floor with no view something I felt was misleading and unacceptable. When I brought this up, there was no real effort to correct the issue or offer compensation. Overall, the stay fell far below expectations. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience with room readiness, cleanliness, and failure to deliver what was promised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Herlinda hernandez

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast buffet... the ladies working there where on it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated carpet in hallways smelled misty dirty .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average experience

The room was good size for family, the breakfast was complete, we like it, the personal was kind, the only thing wrong was that the parking very difficult if you have a big car it may not be the best choice. Very narrow the spaces to get to parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken William

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on a vacation with my granddaughter. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and we felt safe walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025