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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$176
$152 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 234 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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 Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Balboa Park and within 2 minutes by car from Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cocina 35 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1324 square feet (123 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 available
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 885 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1659 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was amazing. The room was immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Great location and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful, room and bathroom clean, beds were good and area was fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No safety i have big accident i reported ms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sukie

Traveled with partner
It’s not bad except it had a moldy smell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tuesday

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and so many options including eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, bagels, muffins, toast, yogurt, fruit, etc. The room was clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The internet is so weak, we kept dropping the calls and tablets information!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alonzo, Orange

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JIE

I stayed at this hotel for approximately 12 days over the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 period. Overall, I enjoyed my stay, particularly the convenient location, the quality of the breakfast, and the room service. However, there were some plumbing issues that should be addressed. I would like to extend special thanks to the front desk representatives, Mike and Kamen. Mike is highly experienced, professional, and demonstrates excellent listening and problem-solving skills. He treats all guests equally with genuine care and enthusiasm. Kamen is also a dedicated employee—very patient, friendly, and hardworking.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good overall. Helpful, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Terrific shower. Not every day room service, but explained it as maybe short on staff. Had a room with double queens, rather than king which was requested. Would definitely recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Esmeralda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Lanesboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room is as clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025