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- With an outdoor pool!
- Free breakfast
- Shuttle to airport available
- 148 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 5 floors
- Hotel has 12 suites
- Check-in time: 3:00 pm
- Has environment-friendly policy
- Group friendly rating of 7.9/10
- 2 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Convention Center, Cruiseship Terminal, Seaworld, Beaches, Petco Park, Quallcomm Stadium
Map and Points of Interest Near Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Nice Breakfast!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall not bad, front desk was very nice. Breakfast was nice.
Jean B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
26-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 19 to Sat Mar 23 2024 at a $177.99 average nightly rate. 
"Clean hotel with easy access and professional staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean hotel with easy access and professional staff. First visit to the San Diego area and when I saw that a Holiday Inn express was available as a choice of hotels it was a no brainer. As usual, Holiday Inn Express, met all my expectations.
Ronald S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
25-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 19 to Sat Sep 23 2023 at a $204.18 average nightly rate. "Clean, quiet, convenient, good location, great breakfast."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Once I got settled into my room I realized what a nice hotel I was experiencing. The morning breakfast was super nice and I was rested, well fed and ready to fly home. Mahalo.
Richard W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 31 to Fri Sep 01 2023 at a $200.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
A San Diego classic, renewed for the future our newly renovated Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is ideally located in the heart of "Americas Finest City". This downtown hotel is one of the most conveniently located hotels in downtown San Diego. Ideally located near the Port of San Diego, Cruise Ship Terminal, SD Convention Center, Petco Park. This central downtown location is walking distance to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with fine dining and entertainment, Horton Plaza Shopping Center, theatres, museums, and specialty shops. Located within minutes of World Famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Historic Old Town, and San Diego's beautiful Harbor, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is a perfect destination for all business or leisure visitors. Both business and family vacation travelers can enjoy this San Diego Hotel for its free in-room wireless and wired high-speed internet access & Wi-Fi hot-spot. Our meeting room is 1,320 sq ft. ideal for small conference, reunion, wedding parties.Guests will experience a comfortable and smart environment with innovative preferred guest upgrades to ensure a positive stay while traveling for business or leisure. The Express Start® breakfast bar, a complimentary café-style breakfast bar features a proprietary cinnamon roll and Smart Roast® coffee as well as other morning favorites. Our fine amenities and friendly multi-lingual customer service staff make the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego's perfect place to stay.
Green Sustainability
Green Lodging.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 148 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 148 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 12 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1720 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 60 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool10am - 10pmLength 22'' and Width 16" | |
| Ownership: | DANA MARIE HILL |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 30 days prior to arrival for the group and 24 hours prior to arrival for individuals | |
| Nightly Parking: | 21.0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.70% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 23.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 6.00 Per Person (Optional) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary) |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Complimnetary) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 35.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.50 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.50 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Car rental
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Comp shuttle from 5:00 AM - 9 PM
Local Shuttle Info: Comp shuttle from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm to the airport, cruiseport and San Diego Zoo.
Breakfast Information
Complimentary full hot American breakfast buffet (with scrambled eggs/omelets, sausage/bacon and pancakes.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Cafe 222 - A cozy cafe famous for its delicious pancakes. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Carnitas' Snack Shack - A popular spot for tasty pork dishes. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Lion's Share - A unique restaurant known for its exotic meat dishes. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: USS Midway Museum - Explore the historic aircraft carrier and learn about naval aviation. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Mission - A hip eatery known for its breakfast burritos. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Hodad's - A classic burger joint with a laid-back atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Juniper & Ivy - A trendy restaurant offering innovative American cuisine. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Balboa Park - Visit the iconic park with beautiful gardens, museums, and the San Diego Zoo. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Richard Walker's Pancake House - Enjoy fluffy pancakes and other breakfast favorites. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Crack Shack - A popular fried chicken joint with a fun outdoor seating area. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Herb & Wood - A stylish restaurant serving seasonal dishes in a rustic setting. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Seaport Village - Explore the waterfront shopping and dining district with scenic views. Located 1.4 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego, Holiday Inn Express San Diego, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Diego event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Cabrillo Room | 29 x 25 x 10 | 845 | --/60 | -- | 30 | -- | 22 | 30 | --/-- | 72 | 30 | 2 |
Close This Cabrillo RoomNewly renovated, adjustable sound and lighting. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 25 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 1 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Cabrillo | 25 x 35 x 10 | 875 | --/-- | -- | 60 | 40 | 35 | 35 | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This CabrilloRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 875 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 35 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown have?
There are 148 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown?
Complimentary full hot American breakfast buffet (with scrambled eggs/omelets, sausage/bacon and pancakes.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool10am - 10pmLength 22'' and Width 16".
Testimonials:
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