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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cocina 35, a family restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • 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 clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Balboa Park and a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

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

  • 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 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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 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

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 900 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1677 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katreina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful. Checking in and out is a breeze. Room was clean! Comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast was a hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo, Anaheim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfasts were good. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! They were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leonor, Upland

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natshalee

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoy my 2-day stay here. The price is reasonable, and the staff were courteous. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was amazing. The room was immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Great location and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful, room and bathroom clean, beds were good and area was fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No safety i have big accident i reported ms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sukie

Travelled with partner
It’s not bad except it had a moldy smell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tuesday

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and so many options including eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, bagels, muffins, toast, yogurt, fruit, etc. The room was clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The internet is so weak, we kept dropping the calls and tablets information!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alonzo, Orange

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JIE

I stayed at this hotel for approximately 12 days over the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 period. Overall, I enjoyed my stay, particularly the convenient location, the quality of the breakfast, and the room service. However, there were some plumbing issues that should be addressed. I would like to extend special thanks to the front desk representatives, Mike and Kamen. Mike is highly experienced, professional, and demonstrates excellent listening and problem-solving skills. He treats all guests equally with genuine care and enthusiasm. Kamen is also a dedicated employee—very patient, friendly, and hardworking.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

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