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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 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

  • 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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • 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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 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

  • 234 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park and Port of San Diego. USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

  • ‪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 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1324 square feet (123 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1324 sq ft of conference space
  • 123 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on Mar 31, 2025 start from $152.15, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (16-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.8 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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 costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 38.00 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is home to Cocina 35, which features Mexican cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG to downtown San Diego?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is 0.3 mi away from San Diego.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1297 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aldrich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIANGKAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajas

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is good for its value
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with family
The parking garage is $35 for the day and the parking garage is VERY TIGHT. I’m not talking about the individual parking spot. I’m talking about the garage as a whole. I feel like every turn would take out my side mirror or scratch the side of my car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

lohith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fredricka

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service. The room was very clean and spacious. Very quiet area and friendly environment. Breakfast was great had a variety of options to chose from. Definitely will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lionel, DOWNEY

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They did not honor the price I paid through Expedia, claiming they couldn’t find my reservation. As a result, I had to pay twice and was charged significantly more than what I originally paid through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early check in appreciated! Decent breakfast - close to cruise ship terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and nice.. only had one incident but problem was taken care of right away
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Slept very well here. Rooms need some fixing up, though (broken phone, old fixtures with some rust, etc). Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was good and great location. The only issue was noise . I could hear outside noise
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gurjeet

The vending machines are horrible and wish there was more food choices in the hotel. Other then that, I enjoyed my stay, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, they provided a room up-grade, parking up-grade, allowed to park while on our city tour, breakfast excellent. Would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was checked into a handicap room but my booking was for a regular 2 queen bed room. I told the front desk that I got the wrong room and showed my booking. However, the employee didn't even care and refused to do anything for me. I'm so very upset. I will NEVER book anything with Holiday Inn. I demand a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024