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.
Hotel Reviews for Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego
4.0out of 5Based on 264 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 285 traveler reviews
Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Excellent
97
Very Good
107
Average
55
Poor
19
Terrible
7
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Not too bad”
May 17, 2013
Rick H, Tucson, Arizona | Trip type: Couples
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was typical of HIS. The room was clean and it had a nice size TV in it. The location is great...
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The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was typical of HIS. The room was clean and it had a nice size TV in it. The location is great for those wanting to check out the Gaslamp Distict. The view from the patio is very nice. The room price was very reasonable. The reason I said the hotel was only very good (given the price and location) was the view from our room. We had no view from our room. From our window we could see the elevator. If the reservation confirmation would have said the view was obstructed, I would have called the hotel to see if we could have had another room. If you can get a room with a view, this place is a great place to stay. « less
“Snooze N Cruise Package”
May 17, 2013
Jim G, Thousand Oaks, California | Trip type: Family
We recently stayed one night using the Snooze N Cruise package which is very convenient but unfortunately our car was broken into in the parking garage. The hotel has been...
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We recently stayed one night using the Snooze N Cruise package which is very convenient but unfortunately our car was broken into in the parking garage. The hotel has been unresponsive and even though they were aware of the break in, they did not notify me in advance. A very unpleasant experience coming back from vacation and having to deal with the front desk who did not have details of the break in. Be sure to check the airport shuttle times as the shuttle service was not available for our return pick up and we had to take a cab. On a positive, the hotel was walking distance to many restaurants. I would go back for short trips but would not park my car for an extended trip at that location. « less
“Simple but good breakfast”
May 14, 2013
alfredo5656, Sao Paulo, SP | Trip type: Business
It is a simple hotel as many others, with friendly staff. the location is not so bad, not so far from the Quarter, where you can choose any kind of...
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It is a simple hotel as many others, with friendly staff. the location is not so bad, not so far from the Quarter, where you can choose any kind of restaurants. It is a few blocks away and you can go by walking (the only point is that the last block, you will feel your foot!!) The breakfast is really good if it is considered continental. « less
“many extras”
May 14, 2013
sanlynn, Tucson AZ | Trip type: Business
stayed one night for business and impressed with the extras offered! Free wifi - free use of lobby computer - free printing - free breakfast. Limited hours happy hour -...
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stayed one night for business and impressed with the extras offered! Free wifi - free use of lobby computer - free printing - free breakfast. Limited hours happy hour - convenient, clean and extremely friendly front desk team. Nearby "mini mart" if you only need snacks for dinner. And the windows open for fresh air. « less
“Average”
May 12, 2013
Katie M | Trip type: Friends getaway
Overall, our stay here wasn't too bad. The rooms are on the small side, but they are clean, quiet, and comfortable. The shuttle service was very helpful to getting specific...
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Overall, our stay here wasn't too bad. The rooms are on the small side, but they are clean, quiet, and comfortable. The shuttle service was very helpful to getting specific tourist attractions, but the front desk was always really good at helping us find our way around if we didn't use the shuttle. The hotel is in a great location in reference to sight seeing and dining. It Is near the gas lamp quarter, zoo, little Italy, and Navy pier just to name a few.
There was really only two complaints I have about this facility: 1. Very poor recognition of club rewards members. 2. The continental breakfast was awful! Unless you are interested in cereal or a bagel don't even bother with breakfast. We were only able to stomach it for 1 morning and other mornings went to a good little cafe near by. The room where the breakfast was at was filthy and we weren't able to find a table not covered in syrup. « less
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Room Types - Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego
One King Suite With Sofa Bed Nonsmoking
1 king bed or 1 sofa bed. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Two Queen Beds City View Nonsmoking
2 queen beds. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
One King Leisure Nonsmoking
1 king bed. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Standard Room
1 bed or 2 beds. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
One King Bed Non-Smoking Accessible
1 king bed. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
One King Bed Suite Nonsmoking
1 king bed. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Suite One Queen Bed Roll In Shower
1 king bed. Pillowtop mattress. Triple sheeting. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Video-game console. Direct-dial phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Amenities - Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego
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
Fitness and health center
Free local calls
Garage
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet is Complimentary
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 - Free HBO
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego
Complimentary 24 hour airport shuttle.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary 24 hour airport shuttle. Also, driving to the cruiseport and San Diego Zoo.
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Previously Known As: Holiday Inn Express San Diego, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
Based on 285 traveler reviews 
Value
Service
“Snooze N Cruise Package”
“Average”
One King Suite With Sofa Bed Nonsmoking
Two Queen Beds City View Nonsmoking
One King Leisure Nonsmoking
Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking