Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

You may also like

About the area

San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park and Port of San Diego. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park in 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.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1324 sq ft of conference space
  • 123 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
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.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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. 863 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1613 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was mostly good. unfortunately, i stayed at a time when something was wrong with the shower water temperature. they already had maintenance scheduled for the day i checked out so its probably fine now. otherwise, i was cool with the hotel/staff and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was exactly like the pictures. And the balcony was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

FEIJI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aravind

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking garage is not easy to get to, the lifts are quite slow, and the bathroom door slides shut (no locks) and leaves an open gap!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akihide, Ogaki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my room it was very spacious and super clean. The blankets super clean and cozy. The only think I dislike was the parking super tight spaces. And the fact that they charge for it :( other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gokul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, but a few essentials and amenities could be improved. It would be nice if the hotel provided welcome or complimentary water bottles or snacks. We only found out on the last day that there was a coffee vending machine near the reception. This information was not mentioned to us at check-in. Sharing these details earlier would really enhance the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruzan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The staff worked uncerfully they gave us the room where is the workers working they painting walls. After that we have to go again to check in area with our bags and take another's room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise on the side where I was given my room construction going on I should have been given a warning that noise starts early we couldn't sleep in during our vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Riverside

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! We stay before Thanksgiving Day. It was quite and pleasant time in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Job

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless on the first day. On the second day, housekeeping only cleaned the bathroom, no new plastic glasses were provided. Bed not made. Stuff in the garage were very helpful when we were parking our truck and getting out of the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zhong

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

They were gracious in helping me reduce the stay and a very helpful team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff provided courteous service, the food was excellent, and the location was conveniently close to Petco.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yueheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smell like feet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025