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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sibrian
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
“The staff was extremely professional, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was outstanding!” - Barbara
United States
“Good price, r convenient to Petco which was purpose of trip” - Barbara
Brazil
“Clean and organized, with a varied and good breakfast, and a very nice, friendly, and helpful staff.” - Nancy
United States
“It was great ..food was also fantastic. Area was clean and had a good choices” - Hasmik
Armenia
“I liked everything, mostly friendly and helpful team, especially Hope on reception” - Jason
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
“The breakfast was really good and the staff was nice” - Maria
United States
“Friendly Staff, excellent breakfast, excellent coffee and coffee available all day in the lobby. A comfortable room.” - Breann
United States
“Breakfast was Awesome! Great choices! Bed and pillows super comfortable.”
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House rules
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.






The fine print
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.