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Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown

1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 92 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Recommended
Based on 92 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Would definitely recommend this hotel to both Business & Pleasure seekers." source Orbitz

    "I would never recommend this hotel to anyone." source Hotels.com

    "The staff was very friendly, the price was reasonable, and I would stay there again." source Travelocity

    "Although the remodel makes the hotel look nice, overall, this is one of the worst hotels that I have ever stayed in." source Expedia

    "\n\nEnjoyed our stay at this hotel and would highly recommend for the price we paid $89." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Clean rooms, nice appointments (sheets and towels were great and the flat screen TV's were much appreciated) and no problem asking for extras: towels, toothbrush, etc." source Orbitz

    "Liked the location; hotel was nice and clean; room a bit on the small side but adequate and for the price we got (I think it was around $90/day) versus other area hotels at $150/day +, I thought it was a great value." source Travelocity

    "it smelled like piss, it had a leak so the carpet was wet, it was not clean." source Expedia

    "Cheap amenities, very late services, always got the wrong orders in room service food, did not clean rooms well, charged $* per night but service and amenities were cheaper than most cheap motels." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The worst thing about this hotel was the horrible service at the restaurant bar." source Orbitz

    "For the facility and service provided I do not think the hotel is worth the price they currently charge." source Travelocity

    "The shuttle service from hotel was very accomodating." source Travelocity

    "Has shuttle service to pick you up at airport." source Travelocity

    "The hotel's service was extremly slow." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "they went out of there way to shuttle us all over downtown." source Travelocity

    "It was our best room of the trip, had a nice pool, and was in walking distance to Balboa Park and the trolley that we took to Old Town." source Expedia

    "We didnÂ’t want to stay in the heart of downtown San Diego because of the nighttime/clubbing crowd and noise so we chose this hotel. It was close enough to downtown, the marina, and Balboa Park but not too noisy." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "A nice hotel - within close distance to everything but far enough away that you didn't have to deal with the crowds or noise." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "She said she would send someone up to move rooms for us. We waited outside the room for 15 minutes before they decided to "febreze" the room instead." source Hotels.com

    "The room wasn't giant but was very nice- newly redone and had beautiful marble tops on bureaus, nightstand and bathroom, and great curtains, carpet and upholstery." source Travelocity

    "felt very secure with the locked gates needing a room card to enter the hotel when dark and to get to parking garage." source Expedia

    "The rooms where too small. Our original room wasnÂ’t even made up @7:00p." source Expedia

More information on Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown

The Ideal Choice Of Downtown San Diego Hotels® Overlooking a tranquil bay and majestic skyline, the Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel puts you in the center of the action at America's finest city. Take a leisurely stroll from our downtown San Diego hotel to Seaport Village - an alluring mall of specialty shops with a picturesque waterfront setting. Explore the Gaslamp District for lively entertainment and al fresco dining. Looking for a perfect way to wrap up your business conference® Hop on the San Diego Trolley and enjoy easy access to shopping, San Diego Convention Center and Tijuana. With close proximity to landmark attractions such as the world famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World, this classic-favorite hotel in downtown San Diego offers an ideal setting.Outstanding value at our San Diego California Hotel.Situated along the bay, our downtown San Diego California hotel is a beacon for vacationers and business travelers looking to maximize their budgets. Our 100% smoke free guest rooms are well-appointed with the modern conveniences of home. Enjoy an invigorating workout in our fitness center or relax in an outdoor swimming pool. Dine at Hazelwood's Cafe, where children eat for free. Take advantage of our 1,400 square feet of versatile meeting space for a memorable corporate retreat. As a member of America's favorite brand, our Holiday Inn hotel in downtown San Diego offers a generous host of features and services. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

220 rooms.220

Total Floors:

14 floors.

Rooms:

220

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. Taxes may apply. 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.

Directions

From San Diego International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 2.5 miles. Take North Harbor Drive and go east. Turn left on West Grapes Street. Turn right on Pacific Highway and go south. Turn left on West Cedar Street. Turn left on 1st Avenue and go north. Turn right on ramp at I 5 South and go east.

Area

SAN DIEGO,DOWNTOWN

Pets

False

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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