Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

14

December 2025

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

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown is near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet at family-run Cocina 35, then relax on the outdoor pool deck with sun loungers. The hotel's central location and helpful staff earn positive reviews.

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
24/7 front desk
Laundry

P7,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Tomorrow

Nov 15 - Nov 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Exceptional

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

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

Very good

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

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

Exceptional

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

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

Excellent

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

Standard Room

Excellent

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

25 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

41 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Exceptional

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

About the neighborhood

1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
San Diego City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cocina 35 - ‬1 min walk
‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
‪Maestro Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park

Located close to Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Mexican cuisine family restaurant, Cocina 35, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.

Additional perks include:

Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
An elevator, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 148 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

P7,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Cocina 35

Things to do

Gym

Family friendly

In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

1,324 square feet of conference space
Meeting room

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1969
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave on request
Mini-fridge

More

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

We should mention

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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Parking height restrictions apply

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

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San Diego Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on Dec 15, 2025 start from P 6,096.06, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 38.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Copley Symphony Hall, Petco Park, and Port of San Diego. San Diego Convention Center and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 9 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean corner room, great breakfast, safe and affordable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina

Sep 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a very clean and safe place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkhtamir

Nov 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly welcoming front desk especially Hope, cleanliness, accessibility to coffee, water, gym.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marleny

Sep 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and breakfast was really good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Nov 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very kind and helpful. The room was clean, a bit outdated though

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nate

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

I enjoyed vacationing in the Gaslamp area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Oct 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Safe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Oct 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The ac unit was so

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Decent sized, clean room. Great breakfast in the morning. Barn doors on the washroom are not great.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentino

Sep 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, comfortable, well maintained. Included breakfast was excellent with lots of options but should maybe be available untill 10am instead of 9 for late risers. Staff very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here on a vacation with my granddaughter. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and we felt safe walking around the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Oct 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very disrespectfull staff. No help.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Mar 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

May 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect for our stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The check in staff were super nice! The place is in a bit of a sketch area if you are walking at night but for the most part i felt safe.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grecia

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good breakfast, clean room and no outside noise

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

May 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel room was nice and clean! The staff were really nice and includes free breakfast as well as a gym!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Apr 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Home Away From Home

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della

May 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Glad I chose it. Location is convenient to everything most of which is walkable. Very comfortable stay with excellent and friendly staff. Breakfast was good, gym and laundry were perfect for a multi day stay. Will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025