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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

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Located close to California Center For The Arts and Stone Brewing, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, an office chair, a window, a nightstand, and a telephone.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a desk with a chair.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Escondido is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG. Stone Brewing and Rancho Bernardo Inn Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California Center For The Arts and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Escondido travel guide
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1250 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92029

What's nearby

  • The Centre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Regal Escondido
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • California Center For The Arts
    3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Grape Day Park
    4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Patio Playhouse
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    22 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    2 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    6 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG located?

Situated in Escondido, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of California Center For The Arts, Palomar Medical Center, and Stone Brewing. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was so helpful. Great place to stay if you are going to the Safari Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great. Location and room were very good as usual. Only area of improvement is the breakfast dining area which they say is scheduled for refurbishment (and hopefully new furniture) but I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and staff were great and the breakfast was delicious and outstanding. I don’t know if I’ve ever stayed in a hotel with a better breakfast whether it was included or not. It was nice to have several restaurants in close proximity as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member Joel, was very efficient and accommodating. We had a travel disruptions and Joel was very reassuring and made our transition to the Holiday Inn Express Suites at 1250 W Valley Park, Escondido, CA an excellent choice. We highly recommend this location and staff. R. House & F. Kirk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My visit was much better than I anticipated. The room is so clean, the staff friendly, the ac is wonderful, the shower is strong. It has everything a traveler needs to have a good night sleep. The hot breakfast is so good. Love the pancake machine. It gave me the best sleep I have ever had in a hotel. Hope it helps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very very friendly, helped me many times, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and room was great, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Room we're clean. Staff very helpful. Breakfast very good. Parking very good. Except driving to the inn. In an out burgers drive thru backs up blocking travel in an out of the inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every One was so helpful and friendly
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great comfy stay and staff was very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean. Parking and access to rooms were great. Breakfast was adequate. Some areas of the property show wear. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I had a king suite and really enjoyed having a separate living room area along with a dedicated kitchen space. The room was very spacious and comfortable. Breakfast offered a great selection of options, and the grounds were clean and well maintained. The property felt safe and is conveniently located near plenty of shopping and dining options. A helpful tip for weekend stays: guests can turn right into Kane’s parking lot and exit behind Del Taco, which is a great way to avoid the long In-N-Out lines!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel room, good breakfast, staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms delicious breakfast parking every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean. The bed was comfortable. Great breakfast perfect place to stay thx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent breakfast options. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and quick check in, clean rooms and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a big family and the suite comfortably accommodated 6 of us. The breakfast was great and the kids also had fun at the pool. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026