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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Marine Corps Recruit Depot

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town offers a convenient location, complimentary breakfast buffet, sunny terrace, outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and in-room WiFi. Its proximity to Old Town San Diego State Park adds to its appeal.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whaley House Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mormon Battalion Historic Site - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Presidio Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Indio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Regal Beagle - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spin Nightclub - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Hotel near Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Located close to Old Town San Diego State Park and University of San Diego, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 126 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG located?

Located in Mission Hills, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Old Town San Diego State Park. University of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Washington Street Station is 10 minutes by foot and Middletown Station is 25 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1035 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room, shuttle service to/from airport and marine base
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saki

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Free shuttle to Old Town and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room. Good breakfast. Friendly shuttle driver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, the room was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport with shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frazier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Room was clean, with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the staff were all very gracious. They even let me check in very early when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate free shuttle for the airport and cruise ports. Friendly staff, average rooms, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice now and the staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Costiniano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport. Nice shuttle driver. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heated pool is so soothing after a long day of traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and Shuttle service were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, room service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aristides Antonio Rodríguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goog place to stay! Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice. The shuttle service was great. For the most part staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that they offer shuttle big help
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always amazing and so friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy access to MCRD San Diego, multiple trips before and after graduation. Also very fraindly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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