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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Balboa Park

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $162
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 273 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 39 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 9 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cocina 35, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other highlights include a fitness center and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes and Civic Center Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 148 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (USD 38.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1324 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1969
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Cocina 35 - This family restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 38.00 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 38.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, Cocina 35 offers Mexican cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 16 minutes' walk from Petco Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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 Very Good

Aldrich, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good.
LIANGKAI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular service
Great location Friendly customer service. Especially on AM of 21rst and 22nd. Nice young man helped me with finding cab. Nice young woman brought me make up remover and toothpaste
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a nice location
steve d, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fredricka, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Could not find hotel
Staff was great. First two nights extremely noisy with children running and screaming Great breakfast. Extremely difficult to find hotel in the dark. Terrible lack of signs and very poor lighting Can’t figure out how they can get away with that. Again, great staff
Constance, 6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tetyana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Early check in appreciated! Decent breakfast - close to cruise ship terminal
Bill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very good experience overall. Only one thing I can think of which may not be good was they gave me room which had an adjoining door for another room. Because of that the talks and sounds were audible across. Wasn’t a comfortable situation.
Vivek, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel was good and great location. The only issue was noise . I could hear outside noise
Rajesh, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Decent hotel, Downtown San Diego needs work
Downtown San Diego isn't what I remember. Not the clean lively downtown like it used to be. This hotel is nice but it's a few blocks to get to the heart of downtown...we enjoyed the walk during the day....but not down, i think 7th street where I think the Salvation Army HQ is located. It's a street completely filled with homeless people in tents. We also need to get a suite with a separate bedroom due to sleeping issues. This was a nice room but I the refrigerator & coffee maker are in the bedroom. I would prefer the front room so the person who gets up early has access. Also, the wall doesn't go all the way to the ceiling. Cute patio...kind of noisy at night...lots of sirens, unfortunately. Good breakfast & nice staff.
Katherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Thuyen, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good stay
Pillows were so comfy bed was nice and bouncy , only thing i did not like was the bathroom door it did not close for privacy
oscar, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed twice now
It's a perfect city location with easy access to cheap, local transport and walkable restaurants, convenience store, and Starbucks.
Sara, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Checked out after 1.5 hours due to the beds being too uncomfortable to sleep on for a full night.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, definitely coming back!
Cristina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing. Value for money. Great location.
Dr S K, 6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

It was a good place to stay, friendly staff, decent breakfast. However on our floor we have “tour groups” and every single night people were running up and down the hallways and being extremely loud. I’m kinda surprised no one came up and told the group anything. Hopefully they keep track of loud crowds so they can address the issue.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay was good, and the breakfast was delicious too. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to stay there.
3-night business trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"Cleanliness in the bathroom and the AC working properly."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM