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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(111 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cocina 35, a family restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • 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 clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Balboa Park and a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 – This family restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

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

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 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. 909 out of 1692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1692 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margarita Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok so lets start with the parking..you must pay and the garage is a son of a gun to navigate due to tight turns. Small ramps and tight spaces.. The hotel itself was ok, the area is very noisy outside...rooms seem to have thin walls cause we could hear the neighbors..the cooling system is loud...some of the furniture was old and had visible signs of age and damage... Breakfast was good . Nice mezzanine to sit out on amd enjoy breakfast or coffee... Beware area has a HUGE homeless problem and its messy as hell out there.. Close to zoo and museums and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adarius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

A.J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Our room was a little dirty and had a smell. The parking was difficult as well as the ramp was very tight for our rental car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

damani

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking garage is on the back, kind of confusing at first, but it was fine after getting used to it. The parking space is kind of small and tight. The room was fine, clean, and cozy. One minus is that there is no door lock to the bathroom; it is just a sliding door with no lock. A little more privacy would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

loyd

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

2/10 Terrible

Wehrner Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are not helpful enough, specially the Manager Carmen. Not going to use or book this hotel in the future and will not recommend also this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara, Marysville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious. The shower wasn’t very good. The tub would fill up and not drain. Otherwise very welcoming. Staff was wonderful and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
THE ROOM WAS EXCELLANT STAFF WAS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

loyd

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026