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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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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

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 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • 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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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

  • 1,324 square feet of 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

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

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 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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 28 Apr 2025 start from NZ$268.58, 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. 698 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1320 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

8/10 Good

Donna

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great staff amazing free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omolara

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

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

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

8/10 Good

Yoko

Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEMI

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

zulma

This is a good place to stay .Its very clean and property is secure and safe .Has a garage parking and I like the elevator from parking garage takes you directly your room level .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

It was nice clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

I liked this property for short business stay as it was well maintained with clean and spacious rooms, service-oriented staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Second time staying here we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristan

I liked the breakfast and lobby area. Clean and conveniently located. Don't bring a big car though. Parking structure is very tight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dessa

Very accomodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

the staff was great. the neighborhood walkable. Parking was there but definitely drive slow. the corners of the structure is tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve d

Great hotel in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

First time staying here. Nice location. Breakfast was good. Clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Friendly hepful staff. Quiet, even though it was a saturday night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ravella

Friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Hotel itself was good. Parking is narrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024