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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown

3.0 of 5
1430 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Limerick, Ireland
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Definitely makes the top 10 of the worst hotels I have ever visited. Needed a hotel fast so booked this through a travel agent over the phone. Would not have happened had I visited tripadvisor and glad to say lesson well learned. The rooms were pokey and in need of a good cleaning the breakfast was a slap up so... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I must admit that this hotel was booked at the last minute with very little research, but we got lucky. It is walking distance to the gaslamp district which is an excellent area for dining, clubbing, etc. The staff was so helpful, no matter what the question. They gave us all kinds of information about the area, highlighted places on... More

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Potland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

If you're looking for a good located hotel to gas lamp district in San Diego, this hotel is it. But, it lacks in all other aspects. Price is high, service is ok, rooms needs upgrades compared to other Holiday Inns.

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I wish I had booked this hotel for both nights of my trip, because it was excellent. The service was extremely nice, the room was very clean and looked like it had never been used. The TV was a nice, new, enormous flat screen. There was a fridge, too, and microwaves on request. The complimentary breakfast had tons of choices... More

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Los Angeles
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30 reviews 30 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Chose this location because it is centrally located between Hillcrest and Downtown San Diego (Gaslamp). Walking to Hillcrest is a brisk walk (10-15 min) and to Gaslamp (5-10 min). Felicia the Front Desk Agent did an AWESOME job by welcoming us with high energy and making us feel welcomed by asking us series of questions that included if this was... More

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California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Just returned from a Memorial Day weekend trip to San Diego, chose the Holiday Express for its location and value. What I was impressed with the most was the staff. Jeannette, thank you for making our stay perfect, for assisting us with local transportation, for your warm smile each time I passed the front desk. The location is walking distance... More

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surrey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Hard to find the proper entrance and elevators when arriving tired, rooms needed a major upgrade. The tap fell off our sink on our arrival which I reported right away and was not fixed yet when we left 2 days later. rugs were in need of a major shampoo. Would not stay there again.

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear johnandersonsurrey, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your experience with us, we value your loyalty to our brand and hotels. Our goal is to ensure that all our clients leave satisfied and we try our best to fulfill all our guest requests and for that please accept our sincere apology for the... More

Tucson, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was typical of HIS. The room was clean and it had a nice size TV in it. The location is great for those wanting to check out the Gaslamp Distict. The view from the patio is very nice. The room price was very reasonable. The reason I said the hotel was... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We recently stayed one night using the Snooze N Cruise package which is very convenient but unfortunately our car was broken into in the parking garage. The hotel has been unresponsive and even though they were aware of the break in, they did not notify me in advance. A very unpleasant experience coming back from vacation and having to deal... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Jim G, Thank you for staying with us and providing us with your valuable feedback. It is unfortunate service issues prevented you from fully enjoying your time at our hotel. We’d like to obtain some additional details regarding your experience so we have sent you a private message. I look forward to hearing from you and being of further... More

Sao Paulo, SP
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

It is a simple hotel as many others, with friendly staff. the location is not so bad, not so far from the Quarter, where you can choose any kind of restaurants. It is a few blocks away and you can go by walking (the only point is that the last block, you will feel your foot!!) The breakfast is really... More

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Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown

Address: 1430 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Region: United States > California > San Diego
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#71 Family Hotels in San Diego
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown. This 100% non-smoking hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of America s finest city. San Diego s most popular attractions are within minutes. With our staff's dedication to customer service, the San Diego Holiday Inn Express is a popular choice amongst all visitors.The hotel is within walking distance to the Gaslamp Quarter. For your convenience, take our free shuttle to the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Cruise Ship Terminal, and the San Diego Airport. Enjoy our complimentary hot new breakfast bar featuring fluffy scrambled eggs or cheese omelets, bacon, sausage patties, flaky biscuits, and sausage gravy. The hotel offers free WiFi Internet access, refrigerators in all rooms, and a free business center with three dedicated computers. The hotel is two blocks from the San Diego Trolley which will take you to Qualcomm Stadium in less than 10 minutes. ... more   less 
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