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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel

4.0(1,685)
Hotel

About

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown offers a straightforward, comfortable stay in the city’s core, with clean rooms and thoughtful touches like complimentary bottled water and a shuttle service. The outdoor pool provides a relaxed spot to unwind after meetings or city explorations.

The hotel’s breakfast buffet stands out with a variety of fresh options including pancakes, scrambled eggs, and brewed coffee, making it a reliable start for busy business days. Its central location puts you close to downtown’s business hubs and dining options, supporting seamless event planning and guest accommodations.

Best for

  • Downtown business travel with easy transit
  • Morning meetings fueled by top breakfast buffet
  • Relaxed team stays with poolside downtime

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Amenities
Outdoor Pool
A laid-back outdoor pool area provides a casual spot for relaxation or informal gatherings, a valuable amenity in a downtown hotel setting.
Highly praised buffet breakfast
Breakfast Experience
Highly praised buffet breakfast
Guests consistently highlight the breakfast buffet as one of the best on the West Coast, featuring freshly brewed coffee, yogurts, pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausages, making mornings easy and enjoyable.
Central Downtown San Diego location
Location
Central Downtown San Diego location
Situated ideally in the heart of downtown, the hotel offers convenient access to business hubs and city attractions, supporting seamless event logistics and guest accessibility.

At a glance

Rated 4.0 on Google · 1,685 reviews