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 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel


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Vanessa
Canada Canada
It’s totally clean and net very comfortable to stay a love the balcony hanging out there drinking red wine with my friend
Elaine
United States United States
The breakfast was definitely a perk. The space was clean, and there were many choices and varieties of food/beverages including fresh fruit, yogurt, pancakes, sausages. The hotel had amenities like coffee available all day in the lobby, and there...
Deborah
United States United States
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff at front dest and cleaning staff. Best breakfast ever
Jessica
United States United States
Everything was clean and had a good location for close by shops.
Donald
United States United States
The breakfast options were excellent and the area was roomy and clean. The friendly staff, cleanliness and location made our stay in San Diego memorable.
Raquel
United States United States
Comfortable beds and good breakfast. Lobby area invites for guest interaction.
Joy
United States United States
The young lady at the front desk was a ray of sunshine! The lady who kept the breakfast flowing was wonderful.
Moran
United States United States
They accommodated our 1st flr stay . Breakfast was amazing
Sophia
United States United States
Loved it was rlly nice and loved the balcony even though the view was low to the ground
Angel
United States United States
Service was great, food was great, everything was awesome. Would definitely stay here again

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

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.

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