HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAN DIEGO AIRPORT-OLD TOWN BY IHG, San Diego – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. Accessible rooms include roll-in showers or tubs. All rooms feature bedside outlets, plush duvets, and a selection of pillows. Some rooms have sofa beds, accommodating up to 5 guests.
Dining Options
Guests can start their day with the free Express Start Breakfast, which includes eggs, bacon, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and fresh coffee. A 24-hour deli and convenience store are available for snacks. Complimentary coffee is served in the lobby.
Leisure & Fitness
The hotel has an outdoor heated pool open from 8 AM to 10 PM. The fitness center includes treadmills, an elliptical machine, stationary bicycle, dumbbells, and kettlebells. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available on-site.
Location & Transport
Located in Old Town San Diego, the hotel is 0.5 km from Washington Street and 4 km from the Coaster Santa Fe station. A free shuttle runs to San Diego International Airport (5 AM-12 AM), SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and the Amtrak station. Nearby attractions include Balboa Park, Seaport Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel offers electric vehicle charging stations, a business center, and free Wi-Fi for IHG Rewards members. Accessible features include ADA-compliant elevators, Braille signage, and wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab bars. Daily housekeeping and same-day dry cleaning are available. Parking costs $20 per day.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- In-room computer
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, although small, were equipped with a mini fridge and a Kureg coffee maker, making them cozy and comfortable. However, the noise from the freeway and the door's soundproofing issues were a downside. The location was great for accessing Old Town and the trolley easily, but the constant traffic noise made it extremely noisy at times. The service was welcoming, especially Gladys at breakfast, but the unaddressed power outage at 5 am was disappointing. The dining options were plentiful and delicious but tended to run out quickly after 8 am. Overall, there were ups and downs to my experience.
I had a great stay at this hotel! The rooms were very comfortable and had all the amenities I needed. Gladys, who runs the place, always had a warm smile and served an awesome breakfast spread. However, the room smelled a bit funny and its proximity to the highway was a downside.
The hotel rooms were clean, big, and comfortable, equipped with essential amenities like an HD TV, microwave, big fridge with a decent freezer section, Keurig coffee maker, and a decent size bathroom with a walk-in shower. However, the thin walls allowed noise from neighboring rooms to be quite disruptive, especially with loud traffic noise from the freeway.