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City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Dr. Atl No.6 Col. Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC, 22320
  • Place, Plaza Rio Commercial Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Cultural Tijuana
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, CAS Visa USA
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Zona Rio stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Zona Rio hotel, you'll find Plaza Financiera Rio and Plaza Rio Commercial Center. CREA Sports Field and Plaza Toreo City Complex are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • CAS Visa USA - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hidalgo Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hospital Angeles Tijuana - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabor a Mí - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Miel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Los Poblanos - ‬5 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

3-star hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A free area shuttle within 10 kilometers is available. A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tijuana hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Tijuana hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

City Express Tijuana Río
City Express Tijuana Rio Hotel Tijuana
City Río Hotel
City Río Hotel Tijuana Express
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City Express Río Hotel
City Express Río
City Express Tijuana Río
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río to the airport?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is 4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río on Jan 28, 2026 start from $101.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río.

How close is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río to the beach?

This hotel is 13.9 mi (33-min drive) from Rosarito Beach and 8.8 mi (27-min drive) from Imperial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offer free breakfast?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (3-min drive) and Caliente Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río have a pool?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río does not have a pool.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río to downtown Tijuana?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is 0.6 mi away from Tijuana.

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin, Salinas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was the air conditioning unit on the floor and not on the wall, but other than that it was fine, thanks a million to the staff members.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cenobio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Agustin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAELA

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Areli, salem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanta este hotel, el personal super amable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanairi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radames

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilberto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

francis, murray

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo esta bien, solo pedi toallas extras y no me querian dar. Motivo x qué las roban
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

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

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price was two High price was to High very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025