Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG is located in Downtown San Diego, within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Park and just 2 minutes by car from the Port of San Diego. The hotel sits 1.4 miles from both the San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park, making it convenient for visitors attending events or exploring the waterfront area.
The 148 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen televisions, pillowtop beds, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests consistently rate the rooms highly for comfort.
Cocina 35 serves guests on-site, offering a complimentary buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Additional amenities include a fitness center, terrace, concierge services, and a banquet hall with 1,324 square feet of conference space. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the property, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are available, along with luggage storage. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and registration services. An airport shuttle runs from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM until anytime, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Self-parking is available for a surcharge, with height restrictions in place.
Location & nearby attractions
Balboa Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Diego City College - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Waterfront Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Petco Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Port of San Diego - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
San Diego Bay - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Old Globe Theater - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Navy Pier - 2 km / 1.2 mi
San Diego Air and Space Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 35.4 km / 22 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 54.9 km / 34.1 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets are not allowed.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Know before you go
- 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).