Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Petco Park

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown is near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet at family-run Cocina 35, then relax on the outdoor pool deck with sun loungers. The hotel's central location and helpful staff earn positive reviews.

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
24/7 front desk
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 21 - Sept 22

Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

25 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

41 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

City view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Transfer Shower)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cocina 35 - ‬1 min walk
‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬6 min walk
‪Adore Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Petco Park

Located close to Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Mexican cuisine family restaurant, Cocina 35, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.

Additional perks include:

Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
Free newspapers, smoke-free property and concierge services
A lift, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location

Room features

All 148 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Cocina 35

Things to do

Family friendly

In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

1,324 square feet of conference space
Meeting room

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1969
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave on request
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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.

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

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 transport to and from this property

Parking height restrictions apply

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Diego Downtown

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown

San Diego Downtown Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego

San Diego Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$259.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 38.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Diego Civic Theatre, Petco Park and Port of San Diego. San Diego Convention Center and Waterfront Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 9 minutes.