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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Hallway
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
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, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(105 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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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 San Diego Civic Theatre. 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 location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego and a few minutes from Petco Park
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. 863 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1612 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akihide, Ogaki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my room it was very spacious and super clean. The blankets super clean and cozy. The only think I dislike was the parking super tight spaces. And the fact that they charge for it :( other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gokul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, but a few essentials and amenities could be improved. It would be nice if the hotel provided welcome or complimentary water bottles or snacks. We only found out on the last day that there was a coffee vending machine near the reception. This information was not mentioned to us at check-in. Sharing these details earlier would really enhance the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruzan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The staff worked uncerfully they gave us the room where is the workers working they painting walls. After that we have to go again to check in area with our bags and take another's room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise on the side where I was given my room construction going on I should have been given a warning that noise starts early we couldn't sleep in during our vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Riverside

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! We stay before Thanksgiving Day. It was quite and pleasant time in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Job

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless on the first day. On the second day, housekeeping only cleaned the bathroom, no new plastic glasses were provided. Bed not made. Stuff in the garage were very helpful when we were parking our truck and getting out of the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zhong

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

They were gracious in helping me reduce the stay and a very helpful team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff provided courteous service, the food was excellent, and the location was conveniently close to Petco.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yueheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smell like feet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lanced Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful. The room was clean, a bit outdated though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkhtamir

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming front desk especially Hope, cleanliness, accessibility to coffee, water, gym.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean but had a funky odor. Omelets were delicious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Toilets should be taller. Heard voices from next room all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025