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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(96 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marine Corps Recruit Depot. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free roundtrip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to the airport and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Old Town San Diego State Park and a few minutes from Marine Corps Recruit Depot
  • Free airport shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

You'll find a business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Diego Airport Town Old
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town Hotel San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1022 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very well kept, clean and quiet Holiday Inn express. When I return to San Diego, this will be my primary choice to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette, Chicago

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was fine with all of it. Everyone was courteous, my pick up driver was extremely helpful and answered all my questions. I thought I would need outside services to get to the airport but I didn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I like about the property was it had everything I needed and it was close by old town restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a Marine graduation. They picked us up from the Airport, quickly. At check in we were surprised that they offered a shuttle ON THE BASE to bypass the security, saving a TON of time. Art, and Alex have SPECTACULAR customer service. we had an issue and they switch rooms without question. turned out to be construction that had nothing to do with them, but they still made sure we were happy asap. they offered shuttles to certain areas and if needed also a taxi service. I will highly recommend this for 5 stars for all military families. Getting to the airport was also the best experience leaving as well!! awesome experience guys, really!!
View from the Patio, base right across the freeway!
Shuttle to Old town, we spent half the day looking around.
the second half, they shuttled us to Little Italy.
We walked to the water and they picked us up after we were tired from walking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Oklahoma City

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle to and from Airport and the MCRD! They will also take you to and from Olde Town :) Amazing, accommodating and knowledgeable staff!!! Rooms are updated and comfy!
MCRD and airport
One of their “shuttles”
Downtown skyline from Paris area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. The shuttle to the airport was prompt and nice for an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLA, HIGGINSVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Easily facilitated early check in. Room clean. Bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadera

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harutyun

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

10/10 Excellent

Corrine Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Graduation

Excellent!! Staff always friendy and helpful. All areas of the facility were spotless. Although I didnt eat breakfast during my stay I did peek in and noticed it clean, organized and well stocked. I would recommend this hotel to anyone thats in the San Diego Old Town area. Also to those that are attending graduation at the MCRD. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mistyit, Indio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, heated pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!! Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Due to delayed flight, we missed the shuttle by 2 mins. Then when we arrived at the hotel, we were told the elevator isn’t working. We had 4 large bags. Then when we got to the room it was a handicap queen room, we booked a king standard room. We were told it’s the last room.. very poor customer service..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025