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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 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

  • City view
  • 234 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $387
per night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel in Downtown San Diego
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a microwave in a common area, and conference space.
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 an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1324 square feet (123 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Cocina 35

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

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

  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 697 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1320 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

Sarah

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

Great hotel and wonderful staff

We had a short stay. The hotel staff everywhere was very friendly and kind. The hotel smelled clean and fresh. The location was in a convenient area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Rita Cecille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel rooms were great but the overall place was alright
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

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

10/10 Excellent

Halina, federal way

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Breakfasts were delicious and abundant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Westmorland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area to walk downtown, parking was a little mission but good location of hotel and very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maralie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn is on a very steep hill! Not easy to walk around for dinig choices. Taking taxi to go anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Genaro

Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

Angel was an absolute Angel

Me and my family stayed on 01/04 and Angel the front desk concierge was super helpful and extremely friendly. He made us feel welcomed and answered any questions we had. Most definitely made our stay memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet, Roseburg

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. It suited our purpose for one day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim Ann

Traveled with family
No real parking spots when you pull up to check in. You need to pull to the side in a tiny round about. There were 12 other people in line during check in. We had a mobility room, it was nice, except the water from the shower did not drain and it flooded our bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

joselyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachel and Mira were exceptional at the front desk. Greeted us every day with a smile and asked how our day was going. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

george

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huisu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pascal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location between Gastown and Balboa Park. There is free overnight street parking. I wish there were real cutlery and plates to be really eco-friendly. Service was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bose Pandian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024