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Holiday Inn Express Downtown

1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Holiday Inn Express Downtown
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 129 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 129 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The Holiday Inn Express was a great hotel for the price you pay." source Hotels.com

    "The room and hotel overall were clean, updated and comfortable." source Travelocity

    "We would be pleased to stay there again." source Expedia

    "I would definitely stay here again and recommend it, highly." source Hotels.com

    "We stayed for 5 days and would definitely stay there again." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The room was clean and comfortable." source Orbitz

    "Room attendants are quick to replenish sundries and clean towels as well as clean the room." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel is very clean & nice and is convenient to a small market, Twiggs coffee shop & some restaurants and the trolley system is just a few blocks away." source Travelocity

    "Very clean, great breakfast and really good service." source Expedia

    "Spacious rooms and clean as well." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Quick and good service." source Orbitz

    "But the biggest suprise was the friendly staff." source Travelocity

    "BEST service, and its near the train system." source Expedia

    "The hotel shuttle service was okay - didn't tell me that it stops at 10:30pm so when our plane landed we expected the shuttle and had to take a taxi instead." source Travelocity

    "Maid service was very polite and efficient." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "hotel in located in downtown but at least 5-8 blocks from the night life." source Orbitz

    "the location was nice and close the hotel, but not in a particularly fabulous part of town (though within walking distance of a lot of fun stuff." source Travelocity

    "Close walking distance to Gas Lamp District where thereÂ’s great shopping." source Expedia

    "Very conveniently located but spoiled by mediocre customer service (no glasses, hardly any towels, lame excuses) and the worst parking garage imaginable." source Travelocity

    "Pool was ok to just cool off in only 3 feet deep Great location walked to the trolley and got all over town." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "I researched as many 'deals' as I could and chose this one because I thought it was the right deal for us." source Orbitz

    "over all good basic room and price but needs a microwave oven for convenience." source Hotels.com

    "Parking was tight and cost $9, but once you park your car, dont need it all weekend." source Travelocity

    "Great value in my opinion." source Expedia

    "This Hotel is older with nice upgraded rooms for the price." source Hotels.com

More information on Holiday Inn Express Downtown

A San Diego classic, renewed for the future, the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown 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, and Petco Park. This central downtown location is walking distance to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with fine dining and entertainment, Horton Plaza Shopping Center, theaters, museums, and specialty shops. Located within minutes of World Famous San Diego Zoo, Seaworld?, 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.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 cafe-style breakfast bar features a proprietary cinnamon roll and Smart Roast coffee as well as other morning favorites. The comfortable amenities and friendly multi-lingual customer service staff make the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diegos perfect place to stay. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. As of May 1, 2009, parking will be $16 per night.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

136

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

136

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, Reservation must be canceled two days prior to arrival in order to not incur in a charge equal to the first night's stay per room to your credit card. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

Area

California

Attractions

1 S Balboa Park 1 S San Diego Zoo 1 Ne Concourse Perform. Arts Cntr 1 Ne Horton Plaza Center 1 N Gas Lamp Guarter 1 N Horton Plaza 1 N Seaport Village 1 N Gas Lamp Quarter 1 Sw Sd Automotive Museum 1 E Tijuana Trolley, Dwtn St. 1 E Maritime Museum 1 E Port Of San Diego/Cruises 1 N San Diego Convention Center 1 N Convention Center 1 Ne San Diego Bay/Bayview 2 N Coronado Bridge 2 N Coronado Island 2 Se Hotel Circle 2 Ne Coronado Beach Beach 3 S Old Town 3 Se Old Town San Diego St Hist 3 Se Cinco De Mayo/Old Town 3 S Mission Valley 3 E Shelter Island 3 Se San Diego Wild Aba2000 3 Se San Diego Gulls Wchl 3 Se San Diego Sports Arena 3 Se San Diego Sting Rays Ibl 1n Gaslamo Quarter 1ne San Diego Concourse 1w Naval Hospital 1w Balboa Hospital 1n Convention Center 2n 32nd St. Naval Shipyard 2s Mercy Hospital Medical C 2nw Nassco 2s U Of C San Diego Medical C 2nw Naval Station, 32nd Street 2se Usmc Recruiting Center 2nw Fleet Training Center 3s Airport 3s Mcrd 3ne Marine Corps Recruit Depot 3se Usmc Depot 3n Naval Amphibious Base 3e Naval Training Center 3ne North Island Nas 3se University Of San Diego 3se Sharp Cabrillo Hospital 5ne Naval Base Point Loma 5s Sharp Memorial Hospital 5n Naval Bases 6sw Kaiser Foundation Hospital 6sw San Diego State University 7s Cubic 7s Gen Dynamics/Martin Mariet10sw Sd State 10s Miramar Nas11nw Southwestern College 11s Miramar Mcas11s Veterans Affairs Medical C 11se Scripps Inst Of Oceanograp12s Univ. Of Ca, San Diego 12s United States Intl. Univ.17nw Otay Mesa Chamber Commerce

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