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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Experience warm hospitality in downtown San Diego, where you can indulge in authentic flavors or relax by the pool.

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 496
AED 559 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park
Near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego, 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 sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 38.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocina 35

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space (1324 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

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 and a first aid kit
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 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

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–10:00 PM.

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

As of 21 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 3 March 2025 start from $152.30, 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?

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 San Diego Convention Center. Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego 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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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1250 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NOEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy to stay here because the location is great we were able to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Nice location. Breakfast was good. Clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that it was walkable but tucked away at the same time. I also enjoyed that breakfast was available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to the downtown area within a walkable distance. Street parking is available. We love their breakfast and laundry facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and the facility was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel with decent breakfast. the hotel is near the downtown area, you can just walk to explore downtown San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel rooms were great but the overall place was alright
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area to walk downtown, parking was a little mission but good location of hotel and very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Access homeless
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Breakfasts were delicious and abundant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property but well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience is very good Very nice breakfast Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, they provided a room up-grade, parking up-grade, allowed to park while on our city tour, breakfast excellent. Would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huisu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the hotel staff were accommodating. The hotel was also located in a great area with lots of dining surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is good for its value
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024