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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Property amenity
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is £137
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 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:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a vending machine
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 148 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

Languages

English, Spanish

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Exterior

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8.4 out of 10, Very good, 5,721 reviews
The price is £150
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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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)
  • 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
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • 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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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 transport 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

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

As of 4 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 20 Jul 2025 start from £136.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

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?

Checkout 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 mile (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 mile (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 9 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1379 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was overall a good experience and place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great breakfast and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was friendly, hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great price and great area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice place in the town y the breakfast excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

We had issues but the manager really stepped up and made it worth the stay. We Holiday Inn Express and will keep staying at their locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Good breakfast, clean room and no outside noise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excelente servicio al cliente ! Excellent customer service , great location, property was very clean and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Hotel room was nice and clean! The staff were really nice and includes free breakfast as well as a gym!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff amazing free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

EXCELENTE ATENCION
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great staff, clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our time at this property! The staff was incredibly nice and the continental breakfast was stellar. We also found the location perfect for walking to most major attractions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice location convenient to get around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Clean and agent are nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great spot very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Home Away From Home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We were happy to stay here because the location is great we were able to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

It was nice and it was comfortable people were nice i just wish there was a jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Property was clean staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025