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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a dark cabinet, a beige coffee table, and a blue sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city.
A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel corridor with glass doors, potted plants, and a blue carpet.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $161
$139 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a bench, a window with a view of the outside, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror, and a vanity with toiletries.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, coffee maker, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and a TV, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)
  • City view
  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with a view of buildings and trees.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, a painting, and a door with a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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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

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 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. Open daily.

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

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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. 934 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1723 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a great location and the breakfast was excellent. The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a peaceful, easy clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff walkable to many places and attractions and free breakfast was good too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and breakfast were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the spacious room we had and the complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and maintaineance was also good. Breakfast were excellent and was helpful with to go option. Enjoyed overall stay and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious as always at Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for night sleep to enjoy the theme park at 15 min walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean hotel in a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and in a good central location close to downtown and the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Idella

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a confortable and clean hotel at a good location. San Diego and the other attractions are easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julia

Breakfast was really good and the staff supplied it constantly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast variety. Fresh fruits and pancake batter machine and muffins and eggs and bacon and coffee teas juices and cinnamon rolls were delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind, profesdional staff. Nice to have a nice warm breakfast before starting your day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The hotel is older and could use some updating. The free breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Nona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Shuttles are awesome! Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would come again. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent. The pool is not heated, so the water was quite cold. The hotel is aging, but staff does a good job keeping it up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was good. I would stay there again and would recommend it to others. The hotel is in walking distance of just about every thing, including the Gaslamp District, Petco Park and many more things. That about says everything for now.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026