About this property

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 8.3 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)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

  • 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
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sibrian
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved the breakfast buffet! It exceeded our expectations when it came to the variety of food available. The option to take our food in to go boxes was such a nice bonus too. It saved us a lot of time so we could get our vacation...
  • New
    United States United States
    The staff was extremely professional, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was outstanding!
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    Good price, r convenient to Petco which was purpose of trip
  • Barbara
    Brazil Brazil
    Clean and organized, with a varied and good breakfast, and a very nice, friendly, and helpful staff.
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    It was great ..food was also fantastic. Area was clean and had a good choices
  • Hasmik
    Armenia Armenia
    I liked everything, mostly friendly and helpful team, especially Hope on reception
  • Jason
    United States United States
    Free breakfast! There was a huge variety to choose from. Location was good too. Close to Gaslamp. Rooms were super spacious as well. Great value for the amount of size and space we were getting.
  • Veronica
    Mexico Mexico
    The breakfast was really good and the staff was nice
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Friendly Staff, excellent breakfast, excellent coffee and coffee available all day in the lobby. A comfortable room.
  • Breann
    United States United States
    Breakfast was Awesome! Great choices! Bed and pillows super comfortable.

Hotel area info

House rules

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG 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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
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.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted

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 by IHG 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.