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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
Exterior
Hallway
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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 City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 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
(54 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
(101 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 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)
  • Limited onsite 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

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. 841 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1585 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

8/10 Good

FEIJI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AnaLiza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a blind person who was using the ramp to get into my Uber. Due to the ramp being very slippery, I fell and injured my head, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and neck. The hotel failed to submit a report about what happened. I am in a lot of pain. One of their employees initially offered to arrange for me to see a doctor and said the hotel would cover it, but another employee denied it. Later, someone texted me claiming that a 25% credit had been applied. This was false—no credit was applied to the card I paid with, nor to the card charged for incidentals. Even if the credit had been issued, it would not begin to cover the cost of medical bills. The negligence and irresponsibility of Holiday Inn has caused me serious harm. It has now been over a week, and the hotel has neither applied the credit nor offered to cover medical expenses from my fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Gay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the breakfast was really delicious and nice amenity to offer. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was unable to provide accommodation for a fan due to lack of housekeeping staff? Was told to call back multiple times and then still not able to provide it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Good coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean and safe place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great and everyone was helpful. We liked the their was parking in an on-site garage for our truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Great place to relax.

Great place to stay. Staff was super friendly and helpfull. Rooms were clean and so comfortable. The hotel was so close to everything and just perfect for our get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent sized, clean room. Great breakfast in the morning. Barn doors on the washroom are not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with hotel overall, but having it in a great location and very accessible to nearby shopping, eating, and Petco Park made this stay so enjoyable. Great to have a garage, but tiny spacing and sharp turns made me nervous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

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

Solid Stay

This is a solid place to say. Big bed, nice balcony. Friendly staff member (Carmen). Excellent breakfast. Only thing to be warned about: the hotel is on a step incline so if you are walking to it be prepared. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025