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City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tijuana with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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The vibrant Zona Rio district surrounds this well-maintained hotel where guests enjoy in-room WiFi and the on-site gym. The helpful staff ensures visitors have everything they need, leaving them satisfied with their stay in this convenient Tijuana location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dr. Atl No.6 Col. Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC, 22320

What's nearby

  • CREA Sports Field - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • CAS Visa USA - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hidalgo Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabor a Mí - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Los Poblanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Miel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

Hotel near Las Americas Premium Outlets
Free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 131 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 area shuttle up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

City Express Tijuana Río
City Express Tijuana Rio Hotel Tijuana
City Río Hotel
City Río Hotel Tijuana Express
City Express Tijuana Río Hotel
City Express Río Hotel
City Express Río
City Express Tijuana Río
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Tijuana
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel Tijuana

Frequently asked questions

Is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río located?

Located in Zona Rio, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tijuana Medical Corp and CAS Visa USA. San Ysidro Border Crossing is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient, close to restaurants,pharmacies, markets,etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Room was very basic but great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really friendly and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient the location for my trip to Tijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. A lot of places to eat at walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was very quick, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Francisco Rodríguez

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. The room was affordable and clean. Staff was very kind and helpful. Continental breakfast was great with many options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love its clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in TJ
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at this property are amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was the air conditioning unit on the floor and not on the wall, but other than that it was fine, thanks a million to the staff members.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was nice and hot. Has a good Fruit variety. The bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, I will suggested if anybody is staying at the hotel and it is its the birthday of that person a least say happy Birthday will be nice to hear that, Like I say its just suggestion.......I was there Saturday wich was my birthday and the building cross the street say Happy Birthday I don't know was a coincidence but it was nice to see that from the window of my room...
Say happy Birthday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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