Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (1493 reviews)
1430 Seventh Avenue , San Diego , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Decent breakfast options
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Reviews indicate cleanliness was generally good, but there were mentions of dirtiness and issues with the bathroom AC vent.
Service
8.5
Staff was noted as friendly and accommodating, providing good service overall.
Location
9
Guests consistently praised the location as it was a major positive aspect across several reviews.
Room Quality
7
Feedback included complaints about noise and some dissatisfaction with the room conditions.
Amenities
8
Amenities were generally good, particularly the breakfast options, although there were some minor complaints.
Value for Money
7.5
Some guests felt the pricing did not reflect the quality due to additional charges for parking and issues experienced.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast was a highlight with good variety and quality, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Overall Experience
8
Despite some issues, overall guest satisfaction was relatively high, aligning well with the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:49

Property Description

Prime Location in San Diego:
Located in the heart of San Diego, just 2 blocks from the convenient San Diego Trolley, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego offers easy access to the city's top attractions.

Deluxe Amenities:
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast bar featuring delicious options like scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausages. Unwind with a swim in the outdoor pool and savor a meal at the on-site Indigo Cafe.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Relax in guestrooms equipped with plush pillow-top mattresses, spacious work desks, and ergonomic chairs. Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, plus the convenience of in-room refrigerators.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 84.43
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Ramp Angle: 11
  • Ramp Length: 7
  • Entrance Type: Electric
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 9
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes_impaired
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1493 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
B
Brant • solo_traveller • us
9
Good stay
Pros:

Modern looking design and the small balcony.

Cons:

Tough hills to navigate on foot.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • family_with_children • pe
6
Buena relación precio vs servicio
Pros:

La variedad en el desayuno y el tamaño de la habitación

Cons:

la ubicación de la habitación, el ancho de pase en cochera estrecho para camionetas

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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CHERYL • solo_traveller • us
8
I'LL RETURN SOME DAY.
Pros:

I appreciated the hotel's location, close to Balboa Park, the available (expensive) parking, the excellent breakfast items, the room decor plus microwave and refrigerator, and friendly staff.

Cons:

Before arrival I would have appreciated into as to how to enter the building...what street to get to lobby and where to enter parking. I requested an invoice and had to email the request too.No INVOICE!

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
B
Branka • couple • hr
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelo • family_with_children • ar
7
Pros:

TIPICO HOTEL HOLIDAY INN

Cons:

PAGAR EL ESTACIONAMIENTO

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia Patricia • family_with_children • us
10
Fantastic place
Pros:

All, great location, room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was great

Cons:

No valet parking

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
S
Sviatlana • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Location is very convenient.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
R
rogerbowman • Couples • San Diego, California
8
Clean and bright hotel in convenient location
Pros:

Reasonable location, sort of equidistant among the harbor, Gaslamp District, Balboa Park.
Hotel was clean and bright and underground parking was convenient and reasonably priced (for downtown). Clerk at check in was personable and allowed us very early check in.
Room was smallish, but large enough for 2 queen beds. Beds were very comfortable. Windows opened enough to allow outside ventilation.
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet was good, not great, identical to Holiday Inn Expresses everywhere.

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jose • family_with_children • mx
10
Que buen hotel!
Pros:

El hotel está ubicado en una zona muy linda en el centro de San Diego.
Tienes todas las comodidades y su desayuno buffet es muy bueno, bien surtido, sabroso y completo.
La vista desde tu habitación es espectacular.
Regresaré con mucho gusto.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jeanette • couple • us
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Luiz Carlos • couple • br
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
ΜΑΡΙΑ • family_with_children • gr
8
Pros:

Είχε εξαιρετικό πρωινό.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
A
Araujo • family_with_children • br
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
L
Luisa • extended_group • us
3
Won’t stay there again
Pros:

Room was spacious - bathroom was tiny

Cons:

AC was loud, noise outside, front desk staff was not very helpful, bathroom was tiny and need shelves … parking structure was super tight even for small cars

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
R
Rafael • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Space and location

Cons:

Smell

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
R
Ricky • couple • us
10
Comfortable
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

Parking

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • family_with_children • us
3
Would not stay here again.
Pros:

Good location, & breakfast was pretty decent.

Cons:

Beds were real stiff, one bed covered over half of the air vents & most of the controls on the A/C & heater, & the toilet in the bathroom flushed really loudly, waking everyone up in the middle of the night.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
L
Liliana Ivonne • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee