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7.8

1,196 reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

1430 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, 92101, California, United States

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel, where sunshine, comfort, and a splash of fun await you! Nestled just 0.5mi from the bustling heart of San Diego, this delightful three-star hotel provides easy access to all the sights and sounds that this vibrant city has to offer. Dive into your California getaway with prices starting at just $135 per night and enjoy the perks of complimentary breakfast to fuel your adventures.

With 1196 rave reviews, guests have fallen in love with the hotel’s fabulous amenities, including a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi to keep you connected, and a fitness center for those looking to stay active while away from home. The kid-friendly buffet adds an extra sprinkle of joy for families, while the terrace offers the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or bask in the balmy San Diego weather.

Whether you're here for business or leisure, we've got you covered with meeting/banquet facilities and extra amenities like parking options, beach chairs, and non-smoking rooms. The 24-hour front desk staff are all smiles and ready to help you navigate your San Diego experience. So pack your bags and make your way to 1430 Seventh Avenue, where a memorable stay in sunny California is just waiting for you!

Embrace your adventurous spirit as you explore San Diego, and when you’re ready to unwind, the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown has just the spot! Step outside to the outdoor heated pool where adults can enjoy a splash while soaking up some Golden State sunshine. Whether you prefer a leisurely dip or lounging on a deck chair with a good book, this pool area offers the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Just imagine sipping on iced tea while the sound of laughter and splashes fills the air; it's all part of the San Diego experience.

For those early risers, let the delightful complimentary breakfast work its magic! Rise and shine with a range of tasty options to kickstart your day—think fluffy pancakes, fresh pastries, and an array of hearty choices to satisfy everyone’s appetites. The kid-friendly buffet ensures that younger guests are well-fed and fueled for a day packed with fun. The inviting dining setup, combined with the lovely terrace for your morning coffee, sets the scene for unforgettable family moments and energizing mornings.

With a bustling city to explore, there's no need for downtime at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown! Whether you're seeking thrilling outings or simply wanting to experience the local culture, this hotel is your gateway to adventure. With smiles and tips galore from the friendly 24-hour front desk staff, planning your itinerary has never been easier. So, slip on your flip-flops, embrace the Californian vibe, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime at this welcoming urban oasis!

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

2.4mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

16.3mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

29.1mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

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Rooms

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Room - 2 Queen, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

345 sqft

Balcony

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Experience comfort and relaxation in our spacious Standard Queen Room with Balcony, perfect for a family getaway. Accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, enjoy the convenience of two queen size beds and a tranquil balcony for a memorable stay.

King Studio with Sofa Bed in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

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Studio, King, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Room offers a sofa-bed, a separate living room, a dining area and a balcony. Includes a flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities.

King Suite in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious 398 sqft King Suite, perfect for families. With a King size bed, sofa bed, and accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, the suite offers a private bathroom, stunning view, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and more.

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Suite, 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Business center

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Suite with Additional Living Area Microwave Minifridge Sofa Bed

Standard Queen Room with Balcony in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

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Queen Room, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

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Standard King Room with Balcony in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

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1 King Bed Standard Balcony.

Leisure, King

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

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1 King Leisure Nonsmoking.

Studio Suite

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

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1 King Bed Studio Suite Nonsmoking.

Queen Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

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King Room - Mobility Access Roll in Shower/Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Balcony

Microwave

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Guest reviews

7.8

1,196 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Adrian

8.2

July 2023

- They had a great breakfast with a clean breakfast room. - The price isn’t too bad, especially compared to hotels closer to the convention center. - The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, and there is a plentiful amount of soap/shampoo. - The Wi-Fi is pretty good for hotel purposes. - The hotel staff was friendly. - The hotel felt pretty safe since the only place a person can get in without a key card is the front door, and then they have to go past the front desk. I was not worried about safety. - You’re not too far from the airport (but you need a ride – not a walkable thing). - Your room will likely come with a complimentary water bottle or two and there are various places where you can get cold drinking water around the hotel (and coffee is on hand too).

- My AC wasn’t working well where I could never get the room to cool down to a cooler temperature. However, it’s San Diego, so it’s never too hot. - It’s pretty far from the convention center (if that is your destination). It’s over a mile walk but it is a safer walk than other hotels (just head to fifth street and you’re fine). - I wish they had some kind of shuttle service for those times when I needed quicker transport. - The exercise room is nice but it’s really hot in there. They could use a fan in there. - There is no bathtub (at least, not in my room).

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Gramms

9.1

June 2023

The staff was warm, friendly, cooperative. They made suggestions of activities to engage in based on what my needs were. The breakfast was also a bonus and there was a variety of delicious food to choose from. Coffee is available all day and in the evenings there is complimentary popcorn in the lobby

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Nellore

8.2

September 2023

The front desk person was new, but he went through things methodically with a cheat sheet :) in hand and I liked the dedication of the staff. Although it took some time check in was done correctly. Breakfast was very good.

Parking is a bit strange, it is around the corner in the parking garage and requires the room card for entry & exit. The place to park the car for check in and out is constrained.

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Myra

9.1

March 2022

location, comfy beds, balcony view, in room soaps

Patrick at the front desk was rude and unprofessional

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Giselle

10

August 2023

Staff was very attentive and friendly , room was nice & spacious and clean . Breakfast was good too. Loved that is was closed to the zoo. Didn’t have any problem with parking .

Our room wasn’t ready when we arrived :( we waited about 1 hour and there was other people waiting as well but other than that we enjoyed our visit

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Antti

9.1

June 2022

This is a nice hotel with a good location within walking distance to Gaslamp Quarter and even Petco Park. Their breakfast has a bit of everything, recommended.

The neighborlng parking garage is conveniently accessible by elevator, but it is a bit tight for bigger vehicles (or not careful enough drivers). They could get rid of the plastic utensils at breakfast, they’re not the best choice for the environment.

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Deavin

10

April 2022

the location was great! All kinds of food places within walking distance and the park/zoo was very close and walkable. There is even a free rideshare group that takes you in a radius of the downtown/gaslamp area for free! The breakfast was amazing and offered more than just prepackaged food.

The room was small, and there was questionable people hanging around about a block away but it wasn’t bad and never did we feel unsafe.

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Garry

9.1

January 2022

Room was not big but very adequate. Could of used a microwave in the room but the lobby had one. Staff was very nice and helpful. Great location too!

The hotel had a water outage which was a major inconvenience, which was not their fault as it affected other businesses in the area but did discount my stay and waived the parking. The staff was really great & polite as they were very busy dealing with the water outage & all the disgruntled customers that were checking out and trying to find info.

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Mia

10

September 2023

I enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was very nice. The breakfast was great…. Met all my expectations. This is my 2nd time here and will be returning when im in the San Diego area.

That there is only 1 elevators.

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Marilee

9.1

April 2022

The staff was friendly and very helpful.

Breakfast was pretty difficult for a plant based eater. It would be great if they could offer some plant based milk to go with the oatmeal, cereal and coffee. It wouldn't be that difficult.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

0.8mi

Mingei International Museum

0.9mi

Embarcadero

0.9mi

Old Globe Theater

0.9mi

El Prado

0.9mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

1.1mi

Spanish Village Art Center

1.1mi

Liberty Station

3.5mi

Shelter Island

4.2mi

Point Loma

4.9mi

Mission Beach

6.5mi

Pacific Beach

7.4mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

11mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

11mi

Heritage Park

16.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel

When are the check-in and check-out times for Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

Rooms at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego. The hotel offers on-site public parking at a price of $25 per day. Reservation for parking is not required.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel has rates that begin from $135. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

The Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego offers a variety of rooms including King Suites, Queen Rooms, Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, Deluxe Suites, King Rooms, and King Studios with Sofa Beds. All rooms listed have a non-smoking policy and range in size from 301 sqft to 452 sqft. The occupancy for the rooms varies, accommodating anywhere from 2 to 4 adults and 1 to 3 children. Bed sizes include King, Queen, and Double beds.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and cool off in the outdoor swimming pool, which is heated and has a shallow end for guests' convenience. The pool is available all year round, ensuring that guests can enjoy a dip no matter the season.

In addition to the pool, guests can make use of the other facilities offered by the hotel. They can stay active and maintain their fitness routine at the on-site fitness center. For those who are interested in outdoor activities, there are options such as hiking and fishing available in the surrounding area.

Overall, guests have plenty of options to spend their time at the hotel, whether it's lounging by the pool, engaging in recreational activities, or working out to stay fit.

Does Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel feature a pool area?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is open all year round. The pool is heated and has a shallow end. There are age restrictions in place, and it is for adults only.

Can I use my credit card at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

No, you cannot use cash to pay at Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego, an IHG Hotel. However, they do accept major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club.