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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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A reception area with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.
BBQ/picnic Area
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance area.
A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with various products and a refrigerated section on the right.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Old Town San Diego State Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to the airport
  • 15 minutes by foot from Old Town San Diego State Park and a 2-minute drive from Marine Corps Recruit Depot
  • Free airport shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 770 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1080 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Joseph Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Joey L

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

Joy

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

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle was a big plus. They would give us a ride to an old town as well. Very convenient location, very clean, nice staff, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is always super clean and the staff are so kind and attentive!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and only a 15 minute walk to Old Town. Also conveniently located close to the airport just a short shuttle drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorenza

I felt at home!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

All the stop were very kind and helpful check in was very smooth rune was clean and amenities great especially the shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great- very helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saki

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport with early shuttle
Stayed 1 night in May 2026