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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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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 entrance with a staircase, indoor plants, and a reception area.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
Hallway
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $167
$144 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, 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
  • Free WiFi

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, and a view of the outside balcony.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.

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)

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a framed abstract 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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer and 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
  • 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

  • ‪Roxy’s Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 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

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. 933 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1727 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Ben

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Julia

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

Louella

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff comfortable. Breakfast buffet was great. Eggs or omelet, bacon, sausage pancakes, biscuita gravy, fruit muffins bagels oast cereal. Juice coffee milk
Stayed 3 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and my beddings changed daily. Friendly staff. Complimentary breakfast. I had a good time during my work conference there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was polite, my room was clean and breakfast is always a plus here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and had a good variety
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was really clean and tidy when we got there! Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great.. very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, room was clean and there as lots of choices for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building in remodeling. Clean room, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Very spacious with two balconies giving you access to have views of both the ocean the the right and the coronado bridge. Breakfast was great! They offered so many options to choose from, they also provided boxes so you can box your food and eat outside or go back to your room! 10/10 recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026