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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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A spacious lobby with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and pendant lighting.
A modern breakfast bar with a self-service coffee machine, various food options, and a clean, tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings outside.
A modern lobby with a grey sectional sofa, two side chairs, a blue geometric wall art, and a potted plant.
A CityExpress Hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a large window.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Zona Rio stay.Your stay at this Zona Rio hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Ysidro Border Crossing and Las Americas Premium Outlets. Plaza Financiera Rio and Plaza Rio Commercial Center 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
  • Tijuana City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hidalgo Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • CAS Visa USA - 13 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Gastro 17 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Takoyaki Bros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Miel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Mí - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬3 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
  • 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
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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 Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río on Aug 16, 2026 start from $83, including 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1016 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean, the staff was very helpful and location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was pwrfect food and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, good management and great cleaning & breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and close to the downtown of Tijuana. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JAZMINE A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good! Staff was helpful and informative.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and very close to shopping and food! They have a very nice continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service staff very helpful the complementary breakfast was very delicious 👌 all the receptionist very nice especially this girl call Sol five stars was not enough ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value. Great area. Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, front desk night staff friendly and delicious bfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place , good breakfast and accessible parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, if you do not need amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose R Villanueva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is bilingual, rooms are clean, water pressure is great. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very quiet but the carpet was dirty everything else great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAE WOONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have free shuttle bus to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really friendly and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was very quick, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and fruendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everything was walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria m

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi this is are second time we stayed in this hotel we really go to relax and it is for me and my husband the room is dark and quiet overall clean and everyone is very nice and respectful breakfast was very good this hotel I rate them a 100:/:
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026