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By a verified traveler on Fri 19 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Petco Park in 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 USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and conference space. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each morning.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$153* Per night/room May 12 - May 13

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (4) Couples (1) Family (8)
3 out of 5
The hotel states that check-in time is at 3 PM, however our room wasn't ready until around 4 PM. Also the quality of the breakfast could have been better. The scrambled eggs had a watery taste and they only had turkey and pork sausage for the meat option, no bacon or ham, and the biscuits were somewhat hard. The balcony area had two chairs, but no table. It would have been nice to have a table for the either the balcony area or inside the room. Despite these things the staff was courteous and helpful.

Posted by on Apr 19, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 22, 2024 by sd

Thanks for the review, I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations. We hope you give us another opportunity to serve you in the future.

5 out of 5
The parking isn't great forca large SUV, that is my onlybregret about this hotel. I had to back up a few time tovfitvthrough.

Posted by on Apr 2, 2024

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Apr 2, 2024 by sd

Thanks for the stars!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from KAILUA on Sep 10, 2023

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Oct 31, 2023 by sd

Thanks for the stars!

3 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 20, 2023

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Aug 29, 2023 by sd

Thanks for the stars!

1 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 8, 2023

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Aug 7, 2023 by sd

Thanks for the stars!

1 out of 5
It smelled really bad the toilet was broken the tub need cleaning

Posted by on Mar 6, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 13, 2023 by sd

I am so sorry to hear you had a negative experience. We hope you provide us another oportunity in the future.

5 out of 5
The staff is very personable, helpful and professional. Easy access to secure parking.

Posted by , from INGLEWOOD on Jan 13, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 18, 2023 by SD

Thank you for the feedback, we look forward to having you be our guest again in the future! I will be sure to share the kudos with my TEAM!

5 out of 5
Large bathrooms, roomy bedroom area. Clean. Staff very friendly. The complementary breakfast was delicious!

Posted by on Dec 5, 2022

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Dec 22, 2022 by sdowns

Thanks for the stars, I will be sure to share the KUDOS with my TEAM!

2 out of 5
Room was clean and cleaning / maintenance staff, who we had the pleasure speaking to were very friendly & helpful. Property issues: parking garage is difficult for large vehicles like XL SUVs and trucks. Front staff: rude & unprofessional

Posted by on Apr 21, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Palm Springs on Jan 17, 2022

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About the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Location 1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Property Features

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. 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)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: San Diego Santa Fe Depot (1.7 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Metro station: 5th Avenue Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 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

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 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. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Car not required
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.