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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(98 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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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
  • San Diego City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maestro Lounge - ‬3 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.

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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. 829 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1552 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marleny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location with onsite parking (for additional daily fee). Room was clean and comfortable. Had a nice outdoor area with tables and chairs. Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The neighborhood around the hotel was less pleasant. Plenty of homeless people and the sidewalks were not particularly clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Was told that the room would be ready at 4pm so stuck around till 4 just to be told that it wasn’t ready and they had no idea what time it would be ready.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Mr Cruz

Mr Cruz , at the front desk was excellent. Great employee of HIG . Very helpful in everything we needed , Give the man a raise. $ Thanks Mr Garza ,from San Antonio Texas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Good time

Other than the rude desk gal BEFORE arrival (seemed like manager or owner) and odd billing process after using 3rd party site, employees were awesome, stay was great, breakfast wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphnie, Redondo Beach

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TeriLee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ariel is the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. Pool was smaller than expected and in a nook with little to no sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramshu

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria De La Luz, Selah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
After we checked in, we went to the pool and there were no towels. The parking garage is small. The breakfast was good though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was decent, but not as good as the hotel makes it out to be. I like that it was economically friendly being put in one room with a family of 6- it wasn’t toooo cramped. We had an ADA-compliant room, which did not fit our family profile. My daughters could not even lock the bathroom door. The staff, aside from a couple individuals were not very accommodating and generally unwelcoming. It was amazing to me someone asked that I walk a few city blocks to get change for laundry and the check-in process took forever. Coincidentally, a candidate interviewing for regional manager of the Holiday Inn chain was in line with me and I perceived he was not at all pleased with the reception of his visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Fond du Lac

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric n Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very friendly, especially towards my Familia (they helped them during their arrival). The Breakfast was very good and warm (Coffee was very fresh). Overall, we got plenty of rest before and after our trip to SeaWorld.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Volvería a hospedarme aquí
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025