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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown

3.0 of 5
1430 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Formerly Quality Inn & Suites Harborview)
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
Ranked #90 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 197 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very good(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Free shuttle(5)
  • Gaslamp district(5)
  • Happy Hour(4)
  • Parking garage(3)
  • Great value(3)
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express for a week in Jan, 2012. After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit skeptical, but the staff were great! Really attentive, helpful, and very willing to inform us of the nice places to eat around San Diego! One of the next features of this hotel is its shuttle bus service... More

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fairylova
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

I tried to book the Holiday Inn on the Bay but it was sold out for two of the nights we wanted to stay, so they referred us to this property. It had a hotel shuttle which we called as we were getting off the plane (we did not have to go to baggage claim) and waited maybe 5 minutes... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Stayed here two nights over a weekend before embarking on a cruise. + Free shuttles to and from the airport, the cruise ship terminal, Balboa Park and the Zoo. the driver was very nice as well. + friendly and helpful front desk (they even let me check in early) + central location. 10 min walk to the fifth ave trolley... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I had a recent stay at holiday inn express, I was In town visiting friends hotel is located in a nice area close to everything. Bathroom could use better lighting, room was not very clean had hairs in tub and sheets were dirty, in addition my desk chair was not comfortable at all it was old and worn also metal... More

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Moncton, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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My boyfriend and I stayed 1 night at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego after catching a ballgame at Petco Park. Parking cost me $15 for 1 night, but it appeared to be a safe parking structure (i.e., locked). The location was good; only a 5 minute drive from the Gaslamp District. We could have walked to the Hotel from... More

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New Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The price and service was great, the rooms were clean but ours was worn. The hotel is undergoing renovatiion. The breakfast was good and there was plenty of room in the breakfast room. Two things to consider. The hotel is high on a hill and the climb could be bad if you have any physical problems if you walk to... More

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Tampa, FL
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

I stayed here midweek 2 nights prior to a cruise April 18, 2012. After I called, the shuttle was at the pick up spot by the time I crossed the overhead bridge to the loading zone, and Pedro, the driver, was quick to load my luggage, very friendly, and courteous. The front desk ladies were also courteous, and friendly…all the... More

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newcastle
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

good breakfast, internet, handy location to visit the park. the free shuttle was great to get to the airport and park etc, and saves you money in taxis. However our room had a tiny bathroom.

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights in February. The hotel was going through remodeling, so our floor had wooden boards and other stuff all over the floor, but not a big problem. Got a king size bed on second floor with a balcony, great view of downtown skyline. Clean Bathroom, floor was a little dirty, bed was really comfortable, customer service... More

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Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I stayed here for 3 nights. The locations is ok, about a 5-10 minute walk to the big shopping centre. I believe there are hotels in better locations in San Diego though. The hotel itself was nice, very small lobby and very small breakfast area. Reception staff were hit and miss. The room was very nice through, large and very... More

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Address: 1430 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Formerly Quality Inn & Suites Harborview)
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