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

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 City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 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
(56 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
(102 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 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
(23 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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 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)
  • 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
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.
  • 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. 851 out of 1597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1597 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean corner room, great breakfast, safe and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unpleasant experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ee MG

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, secluded from everyone. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price of the room and the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zadrian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AnaLiza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a blind person who was using the ramp to get into my Uber. Due to the ramp being very slippery, I fell and injured my head, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and neck. The hotel failed to submit a report about what happened. I am in a lot of pain. One of their employees initially offered to arrange for me to see a doctor and said the hotel would cover it, but another employee denied it. Later, someone texted me claiming that a 25% credit had been applied. This was false—no credit was applied to the card I paid with, nor to the card charged for incidentals. Even if the credit had been issued, it would not begin to cover the cost of medical bills. The negligence and irresponsibility of Holiday Inn has caused me serious harm. It has now been over a week, and the hotel has neither applied the credit nor offered to cover medical expenses from my fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025