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4.0/5
Based on 437 guest reviews
- Outdoor pool at hotel
- Comp. Breakfast
- Airport shuttle provided
- The Avg. Group Saves 27.2%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 148 rooms in property
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
- 2 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Zoo, Balboa Park, Convention Center, Cruiseship Terminal, Seaworld, Beaches, Petco Park, Quallcomm Staduim
Map & Attractions for Holiday Inn Express San Diego
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 |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool10am - 10pmLength 22'' and Width 16" | |
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
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- 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?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi and business center.
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast Bar offering eggs, omelets, bacon and sausage, and their signature cinnamon rolls just to name a few
- 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 fax & photocopy services
- Unlimited free local and toll-free calls
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express San Diego
This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both our group rates and the best online individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The best group rate shown is 37.8% in January 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $274 in the month of July 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express San Diego in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express San Diego
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express San Diego.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express San Diego 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
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 have?
There are 148 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express San Diego?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express San Diego?
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 gym at Holiday Inn Express San Diego?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Diego?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool10am - 10pmLength 22'' and Width 16".
Testimonials:
"This was my first experience with your service, and it was great! I won't book another meeting without your site!" B.F. - Columbus, OH
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