Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1054 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The room was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone on the staff was great. We were treated like royalty from the front desk to the shuttle drivers to the lady that cleaned our room and the breakfast staff.i will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marty, Independence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Staff was wonderful and very attentive . We took shuttle everywhere and they were happy to help us! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate the Marine family guests. Truly appreciated the access to the shuttles, that will take you to almost all the local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hospitality with Nick and Art!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So noisy all night with other guests running and laughing loudly outside our door, a large group of guests drinking and smoking heavily in the patio area being aggressively loud. The breakfast was subpar super salty and cold and no juice the machine was broken the coffee was so bitter too. No one unlocked the pool so we couldn’t use it. The staff were so nice though. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean enough, staff not very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uneventful stay. It was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. King suite was fantastic! Front desk staff is excellent. Shuttle service readily available to Old Town and Marine Recruit Depot. Really fantastic service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service above and beyond. Zart Ely n Nick amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport and cruise port shuttle were great bonuses. Hotel was across the street from a great taco shop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the staff was very friendly. Negative: noise from the freeway was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gini

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art, Steven, and all the staff were excellent ! I really enjoyed my stay, the breakfast was extremely good and the room was kept clean. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Duol

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026