Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (1021 reviews)
635 Hotel Circle South , San Diego , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly service
Comfortable stay
Good location
Cons:
Pool cleanliness issues
Breakfast could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Many reviews highlight cleanliness as a strong point, though some mentioned issues with pool cleanliness.
Service
9.23
Service is described as friendly and accommodating in several reviews.
Location
8.77
Location is generally seen as good, although some found it a bit distant from attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms are often described as clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as breakfast options received praise, despite some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.81
Guests felt they received good value based on amenities and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast received mixed feedback but overall was appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.03
General sentiment indicates a strong overall satisfaction with the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
Centrally located in Mission Valley, Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Diego NE - Hotel Circle is the ideal base for exploring San Diego, just a short drive from major attractions like the San Diego Zoo.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy modern comforts in every room, from free WiFi and a flat-screen TV to a convenient refrigerator and microwave for your convenience. The ensuite bathroom with a hairdryer adds a touch of luxury to your stay.

Relax and Unwind
Take a dip in the outdoor heated pool or unwind in the whirlpool. Stay active in the fitness center or take care of business in the on-site business center. For any essentials, the 24-hour Sundry Shop has you covered.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Diego NE - Hotel Circle.

Important information:

We do not have parking available for oversize vehicles.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 24 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.03
J
Joseph solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
H
Hai family_with_children vn
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
S
Sandy family_with_children us
10
Great place near to downtown and many places
Pros:

I love everything here it’s my favorite place it’s clean staff are friendly and nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Marcella couple us
7
Overall Good.
Pros:

Breakfast.

Cons:

Location.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Sandy family_with_children us
10
Best place to stay
Pros:

This is my favorite Hotel I like everything here. It’s clean, staff are nice and friendly, breakfast is good

Cons:

Nothing everything is perfect

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Martina family_with_children si
6
Could have been much better 😏
Pros:

It was close to Mission beach which we loved and is the best beach in San Diego.
Complementary coffee and tea, hot chocolate, water always available.
The beds were good, just hard enough.
Employees tried to make our stay comfortable.

Cons:

Area around hotel was populated by other cheap motels, homeless people walking around, police force investigations going on at neighbors building.

During breakfast the staff was struggling quite a bit, as plenty people rushed in, was after 4th July, but still, tables were dirty, no-one was cleaning them, frankly the whole situation didn’t feel inviting.
I really wish they would have had Plant based milk available for coffee and cereals 😒 as other Holiday Inns have it available.

The most disturbing was the smell in our room, no matter AC, or leaving door open, there was old/musty smell which really bothered me. It was not coming from AC, was just there all the time in floor, ceiling..
Unfortunately I wouldn’t book this hotel again.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
S
Shahrzad family_with_children us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
F
Forst solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Meshae solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
S
Shahrzad couple us
10
Pros:

The staff were incredible specially the reception

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
A
Arlene solo_traveller us
9
The overall state was excellent. The rooms were cleaned. The facility was cleaned, and the staff is very accommodating.
Pros:

I like the property. It was cleaned at all time the Property however, I felt the parking spaces were just a little too tight.

Cons:

I had a problem with the parking space. I think that they’re a little too small, but other than that is OK.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
8
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Parking fee

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Marco Antonio solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

Ubicación y comodidad.

Cons:

Desayuno muy básico.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
Carmen family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Coffee all the time, big TV to watch the World Cup while my kids in the he swimming pool

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
M
michael couple us
9
Great
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast was great nice area to eat.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Danielle family_with_children us
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
O
Orelia couple us
5
Decent
Cons:

Hotel wasn’t worth the money.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Michelle family_with_children us
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
A
Araceli family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

N/A our stay was great!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
G
giovanni family_with_children us
6
Sufficient
Pros:

The safety, stuff and cleanliness and breakfast

Cons:

First, in the garage under the hotel there is no elevator to connect to the hotel ridiculous. Second, they charged me 24 dollars a day for the parking lot outside, I have no adjective to describe this stupidity. And third, they charged me 25 dollars for early check in. I would never choose this hotel. Once was enough

2026-06-21 via Nuitee