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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers find authentic Mexican cuisine and poolside relaxation at this downtown San Diego hotel where warm hospitality meets urban convenience

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown is near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet at family-run Cocina 35, then relax on the outdoor pool deck with sun loungers. The hotel's central location and helpful staff earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. Halloween on the High Seas. #lifeatexpedia #golden
    Port of San Diego
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station
    6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Achilles Coffee @ The Rey
    6 min walk
  • Cocina 35
    2 min walk
  • The Taco Stand
    4 min walk
  • SHAKE Bar & Lounge
    3 min walk
  • MIO + TUO cafe
    6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park
Located close to Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Mexican cuisine family restaurant, Cocina 35, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 148 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 38.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Civic Theatre, Petco Park, and Port of San Diego. San Diego Convention Center and Waterfront Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 869 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1627 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Louella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, room was clean and there as lots of choices for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast buffet. Friendly staff no problems at all. Slightly dated decor could use new rugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Great location and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time i visit always clean and comfortable rooms. Staff is aleays pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very polite. Rooms were ok. Seemed as if maybe people might be temporarily living there. Positives are: close walk to Gaslamp District. However, have to walk though kinda sketchy area at night especially later at night..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

neomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good room, great breakfast, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfasts were good. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tuesday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and so many options including eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, bagels, muffins, toast, yogurt, fruit, etc. The room was clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katreina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful. Checking in and out is a breeze. Room was clean! Comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast was a hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! They were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, breakfast was really good as well with many options. Staff was extremely helpful. Short walk to petco. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room is as clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Receptionist recommended a great Italian restaurant on the corner. It was quick and good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hello! The breakfast buffet was very good. It was fresh, and had a variety of items to choose from each day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean corner room, great breakfast, safe and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, very courteous staff during check-in and secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhruva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good overall. Helpful, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Terrific shower. Not every day room service, but explained it as maybe short on staff. Had a room with double queens, rather than king which was requested. Would definitely recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evangelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean and safe place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Came for a week long business trip. Good clean room, nice breakfast that was convenient. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025