HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN BY IHG - San Diego CA 1430 7th Ave 92101

1430 7th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 United States

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near Exit 16b on I-5 (~0.2mi)

In San Diego (Downtown San Diego)

8.4

Very Good

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The Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown offers a variety of amenities including a pool, gym, restaurant, and free WiFi.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Wheelchair accessible parking

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Clean and quiet"

The room is very clean an quiet.

George M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 23 to Mon Nov 24 2025 at a $113.99 average nightly rate.

"Very comfortable stay"

Friendly and helpful staff!

Bruce T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 16 to Sun Oct 19 2025 at a $307.66 average nightly rate.

"Great Experience"

Excellent staff, room and location.

Ellen R. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.

"Very clean hotel, staff is very helpful."

Highly recommend this hotel close the water, restaurants and sightseeing. Very clean.

Thelma W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 07 to Thu Sep 11 2025 at a $178.49 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Balboa Park and within 2 minutes by car from Port of San Diego. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Petco Park.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cocina 35 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Copley Symphony Hall - 0.2 mi
Downtown - 0.2 mi
San Diego Concourse - 0.3 mi
San Diego Opera - 0.3 mi
Downtown San Diego - 0.4 mi
Horton Plaza - 0.5 mi
San Diego Repertory Theater - 0.6 mi
Little Italy - 0.6 mi
Gaslamp Quarter - 0.6 mi
East Village - 0.7 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 0.7 mi
Museum of Man - 0.8 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 0.8 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 0.9 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 0.9 mi
Seaport Village - 0.9 mi
Balboa Park - 0.9 mi
Old Globe Theater - 0.9 mi
Banker's Hill - 0.9 mi
Spreckels Organ Pavilion - 0.9 mi
Museum of Photographic Sciences - 0.9 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 0.9 mi
Aircraft Carrier Museum - 1.0 mi
PETCO Park - San Diego Padres - 1.0 mi
Starlight Bowl - 1.1 mi
USS Midway Museum - 1.1 mi
Sherman Heights - 1.1 mi
Golden Hill - 1.2 mi
San Diego Zoo - 1.4 mi
Chicano Park - 1.4 mi
Port of San Diego - 1.5 mi
Grant Hill - 1.6 mi
Middletown - 1.7 mi
San Diego Open - 1.7 mi
Logan Heights - 1.8 mi
Barrio Logan - 1.9 mi
Sharp Coronado Hospital - 1.9 mi
Mission Hills - 1.9 mi
Hillcrest - 2.0 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN) - 2.0 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1324 square feet (123 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

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 bean-to-cup 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.

Local Attractions

San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Convention Center, Cruiseship Terminal, Seaworld, Beaches, Petco Park, Quallcomm Stadium

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2016

Floors: 5

Rooms: 148

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 148

Suites: 12

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi

Ownership: Cesar Felix

Nightly Parking: 21.0

Total Taxes: 15.95%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 30 days prior to arrival for the group and 24 hours prior to arrival for individuals

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Banquet hall
Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1324
Conference space size (meters) - 123
Daily
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Express check-out
Fishing nearby
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Internet access - wireless
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Vending machine
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Green Sustainability

Green Lodging.

Airport & Shuttle Info

Comp shuttle from 5:00 AM - 9 PM

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

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?

Pets are not allowed

Parking Info

$28.00 overnight self-parking fee with in and out privileges

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.

Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges) Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

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

Day 1

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.

Day 2

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.

Day 3

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.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime 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 by IHG have?

There are 148 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Complimentary full hot American breakfast buffet (with scrambled eggs/omelets, sausage/bacon and pancakes).

What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

$28.00 overnight self-parking fee with in and out privileges

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool 10am - 10pm Length 22'' and Width 16"

Is there shuttle service at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Comp shuttle from 5:00 AM - 9 PM

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG 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.

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