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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 US near Exit 16b on I-5 (~0.2mi)

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2.5 Star Property In San Diego (Downtown San Diego)

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Wheelchair-accessible pool
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Fitness facilities

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12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025

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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Very comfortable stay"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Friendly and helpful staff!

Bruce T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

18-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 16 to Sun Oct 19 2025 at a $307.66 average nightly rate.

"Great Experience"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Excellent staff, room and location.

Ellen R. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from

04-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.

"Very clean hotel, staff is very helpful."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Highly recommend this hotel close the water, restaurants and sightseeing. Very clean.

Thelma W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 07 to Thu Sep 11 2025 at a $178.49 average nightly rate.

"Great customer service."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great customer service and great breakfast.

Sandra A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

05-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 03 to Sat Apr 05 2025 at a $285.49 average nightly rate.

"Oasis in the Middle of the City"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

The Holiday Inn Express is a nice play to stay. I highly recommend the overnight secure parking option. Amenities that you have grown to love about Holiday Inn Express hotels such as free breakfast and reasonable on site laundry service are available which really help with cost savings. Other benefits of this location include strategically quick access to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and Coronado Island.

John F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 06 to Fri Jan 10 2025 at a $140.72 average nightly rate.

"Great rooms and exceptional staff."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great rooms and exceptional staff.

George M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

14-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 11 to Thu Dec 12 2024 at a $138.99 average nightly rate.

"Very clean rooms with responsive and friendly staff."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great staff members and rooms were great.

George M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 10 to Wed Dec 11 2024 at a $217.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Petco Park. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from USS Midway Museum.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cocina 35 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Diego Civic Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Diego City College - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Waterfront Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Petco Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 1.6 km / 1 mi
New Children's Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Port of San Diego - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
San Diego Bay - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Navy Pier - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Old Globe Theater - 2 km / 1.3 mi
San Diego Air and Space Museum - 2 km / 1.3 mi
USS Midway Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 54.9 km / 34.1 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1324 square feet (123 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Green Sustainability

Green Lodging.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Fishing nearby
Vending machine
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 123
Shared microwave
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free newspapers in lobby
Tours/ticket assistance
Internet access - wireless
Free buffet breakfast

Year Built - 1969
Total number of rooms - 148
Number of floors - 3

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Daily
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Fitness facilities
Terrace
Conference space size (feet) - 1324
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Comp shuttle from 5:00 AM - 9 PM

Local Shuttle Info: Comp shuttle from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm to the airport, cruiseport and San Diego Zoo.

Breakfast Information

Complimentary full hot American breakfast buffet (with scrambled eggs/omelets, sausage/bacon and pancakes.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.

Misc Fees / Policies

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.

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.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

About Holiday Inn Express

Free Express Start Breakfast
Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
Free high-speed internet service in every room
eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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