• View
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Set in the center of San Diego, California, 2 blocks from the San Diego Trolley, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is a completely nonsmoking hotel, which serves a free hot breakfast bar with scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages. After a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, guests can enjoy a meal in the Indigo Cafe. The comfortable guestrooms at the Downtown San Diego Holiday Inn Express feature pillow-top mattresses and executive work desks with ergonomic chairs. Guests will also appreciate in-room refrigerators as well as free wired and wireless internet access.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    Food was good, it was centrally located and the staff was helpful.
  • Candelaria
    United States of America United States of America
    Close to everything, it was walking distance no more than 1 mile to restaurants and facilities. It was great
  • E
    Emily
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly front desk staff, good breakfast, clean rooms

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $35 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Aerobics

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.