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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel entrance with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with plants.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and baked goods, in stainless steel containers.
A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with various products.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $166
$144 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Explore the area

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Spin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a framed color palette on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a framed color palette on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(131 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a white tiled floor.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a television.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG in San Diego (Mission Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of San Diego and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Spin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whaley House Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Covered, secured self 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 crib
  • 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 center

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Null
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. 797 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel at the price with good choice of breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay if you are needing to go to the base for anything or stay close to airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so great nice rooms really great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff were extremely helpful. Ulises, Art, Elia, and Adhraa were kind and ensured we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast and ride to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent service, clean rooms, and a convenient location. We had a very pleasant stay and would gladly return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at this hotel before and it’s always enjoyable! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!! Everything was wonderful, clean and the nicest staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and shuttle services was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very quiet considering its proximity to the highway and airport. The staff was wonderful! Transportation to and from the airport and the car rental center was an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and close to the base and the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was freshly made and the airport shuttle aas very convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms. Close to everything so it was nice to be able to have dinner in Old Town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle was wonderful - no need for Uber or taxi. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, Old Town was an easy walk from the hotel. There was a great Taco place just across the street, good food, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything with this property is top notch. Will be my go to place to stay next time I'm in San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. The staff were very friendly and the shuttle was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great experience as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if you are attending Marine boot camp graduation. The shuttle service is fantastic and the entire staff is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff when I checked in and at 4:30AM the next morning when I had to check out were friendly, professional and engaging. The neighborhood was great and it's location to the airport was ideal for a quick overnight I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and parking was safe and secure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and fresh! Clean room and the staff is excelent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026