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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom shower
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $166
$144 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 WiFi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Whaley House Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heritage Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mormon Battalion Historic Site - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 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

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬11 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
  • Secured, covered 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

  • Bedsheets 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
  • 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 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

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. 751 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1069 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location and amenities if you are in town for a Marine graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was great also
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quick and easy to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, amazing services, staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sachu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good transportation service to Old Town and airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, staff was so great and nice! Breakfast area was always clean and fully stocked! Loved the underground parking! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hospitality with Nick and Art!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room with everything you need. The breakfast was perfect and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. The breakfast was nice. Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was Fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every hotel area we accessed was incredibly clean. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We’ll stay here for any future San Diego visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, the little store is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed overall cleanliness of the entire property and the rooms. Exceptional staff all around! They were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free shuttle to and from hotel Front desk staff friendly and helpful Room spacious, nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Weldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff,breakfast,transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport and cruise port shuttle were great bonuses. Hotel was across the street from a great taco shop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, good breakfast the only downside is not a great neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room, shuttle service to/from airport and marine base
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate the Marine family guests. Truly appreciated the access to the shuttles, that will take you to almost all the local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel staff. So accommodating to military families. Shuttle service, early & late check in. So helpful & kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to the Marine Corps graduation this place is awesome. The shuttle service is top notch, staff is very courteous and on top of things. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026