Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
9.6 (406 reviews)
8000 Parkway Drive , La Mesa , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Limited breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
Mixed sentiments; several comments on room cleanliness and odors in hallways.
Service
10
Staff are praised for being kind, helpful, and attentive.
Location
10
Great location near downtown and easy access to freeways.
Room Quality
9.31
Some rooms were described as less than ideal and issues with specific facilities.
Amenities
9.35
Limited amenities; breakfast was cold and limited.
Value for Money
10
Good value for the price based on reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast options were limited and suffered from quality issues.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experience highlighted by service despite some facility issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 08:33

Property Description

Modern Guestrooms and Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express in La Mesa, California offers modern guestrooms equipped with convenient amenities such as mini-refrigerators and complimentary wireless internet.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy access to a 24-hour fitness center during their stay at the hotel. Additionally, a complimentary weekday newspaper is provided for guests to stay updated during their visit.

Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near the San Diego Zoo, this property is a short drive away from Downtown San Diego, Gas Lamp Quarter, Mission Bay Park, San Diego Convention Center, and cruise ship terminals.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express La Mesa now to experience comfort and convenience during your visit to California!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

For any Room Including Breakfast: The Rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Limit 20 US dollars per room per day.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.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 406 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.31
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 10
M
Merlyn family_with_children us
9
We always enjoy staying here.
Pros:

Breakfast are great. Not too little and not too much, just right :)

Cons:

I was disappointed that during on-line reservation, I requested adjoining room but didn't get it. Yet, upon my arrIval/checking in, I was assigned to a room next to a vacant adjoining room.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
Y
Yesenia couple us
1
Cons:

location had no power or running hot water

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
L
Leyva family_with_children us
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
J
janepZ5991TB Family Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
6
Not room 160
Pros:

Over all stay was pleasant. Rooms were clean and had all that was needed. Microwave, coffee maker and small fridge. Parking was tight. We parked in a back alley way. We were given room 160, first floor which was great since the elevator was out of service. Unfortunately first thing in the morning we realized this room is next to a utility room which is entered from the outside of the building. The noise from this room was loud. Nothing could be done as I am sure it was just the staff preparing for their day. Honestly it felt as though they were actually in our room. Aside from this we would stay there again requesting a second floor room.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
S
S9995WNerina Family
10
We will be back!
Pros:

A very peaceful stay! Hilton-adjacent quality for half the price.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
5
584dayquand Business
10
Everybody here it’s nice and friendly
Pros:

Best place to stay in San Diego

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
G
George couple us
8
comfortable, convenient and reasonable
Pros:

I was impressed with selection and quality. That pancake machine was fun.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
I
Inspire49949884558 Family
6
I'd Stay Again....BUT
Pros:

I'd stay here again because the place is really convienent. There's a 7/11 and gas right next door, surrounded by places to eat, and a Costco across the street. It's centrally located to everything in San Diego and freeway access is close but not right next to them. All the staff were very nice and friendly. The room is nice the beds are real comfy, and the breakfast is good. BUT....the bathroom faucet barely had water flow coming out of it, the water temperature was never barely above luke warm, the shower water pressure was throttled back to massive drought conditions, The drain in the sink is bizarre, in that the drain plug screws into the drain and you have to manually twist the plug out of the drain pipe to get the sink to drain water and then the plug comes out and the bottom of it is pretty gross looking. I have never seen anything like that arragement, strange. The tv is a smart tv but it is difficult to figure out because most of the 'smart' features are shut off, I couldn't get the free WiFi to work, and tney don't clean up your room or give you new towels unless you tell them and worse is they don't tell you about that or have any sort of notification in the room, there is only a very very small placard at the front desk to let you know about it, if you even see it. They don't even let you know how to go about getting a room cleaning appointment. The room has no blookets or papers to tell you about how to operate their strange tv, or making a room cleaning appointment, or even what to do if there is an emergency like a fire, or needing police or paramedics. Like I said, I'd stay again ....but.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
M
Maria solo_traveller mx
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
A
Angel couple us
9
Pros:

The staff was friendly, great location, and a good breakfast.

Cons:

It was a bit noisy but not bad for a hotel.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
K
kurtisb846 Business
10
What more could you ask for
Pros:

Room was clean and well lite. Housekeeping staff were very efficient in cleaning the room. Wifi is super fast. Location is convenient. Low noise area.
Continental breakfast is awesome.

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
E
eduardmH9705LO Business
10
Excellent
Pros:

The Holiday Inn Express in San Diego La Mesa is excellent—super clean, with friendly, professional staff. The breakfast is great, the rooms are comfortable, and I felt completely safe. A big thanks to Diana, the housekeeper, for always being so helpful and thorough!

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
M
marcellab886 Family
10
Very good
Pros:

This hotel is amazing, good customer service, young man at the front desk Miguel is the best.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
P
P9652JRheatherc Family
10
Get breakfast
Pros:

Had a great stay will definitely be back!!!

2026-04-26 via Tripadvisor
J
jesusmI4805MI Family
10
Perfect experience
Pros:

I had the best experience with Holiday inn! Aileen and Miguel were very friendly and helpful to me and my family. We got the best room we could get for our kids. Thank you very much !

2026-04-23 via Tripadvisor
4
41queenz Family
10
The best !
Pros:

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Hotel and I had the best service ever the location where I stayed at was great. The atmosphere was perfect! Miguel took his time and was really patient to help me out with my booking. Customer service 10 out of 10
Would recommend the stay.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
V
vernishac2026 Family
10
It was a pleasure
Pros:

Very helpful clean and accommodating

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
R
R9122BHorlandoc Business
10
Pick here
Pros:

Clean and very friendly nice rooms

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
J
Justine couple us
8
Pros:

Rooms were big, I like the little kitchenette even just for counter space, I feel like this is a great option for work travel. The free breakfast is a nice touch, unexpected.

Cons:

The walls are thin, I could hear conversations between the rooms quite clearly, and the room above us sounded like elephants in the room. Parking situation is a little tight, but I feel like that's San Diego in general. I'm a germaphobe so I do a wipe down on everything anyways, but there were certainly areas that hadn't been wiped down in awhile.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
G
Ghostthefixer Business Long Island, New York
10
Holiday Inn Express/ Great Staff.
Pros:

The staff is great and very helpful and excellent in cleaning the hotel Rooms. The house keeping staff is very professional Liliane is good at she does. She make sure you have everything that is supposed to be in your room. Asking her about different things and she would give you the answers you need. A wonderful person. Beautiful Hotel!

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor