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Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown

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3 of 5 stars 34 reviews
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#170 of 242 hotels in San Diego
Description: Sixteen-story circular hotel on fringe of downtown business district. near San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Sea World.
  • Address
    1617 First Avenue
    San Diego, CA 92101
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 33 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 20 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 19 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 19 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 20 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 21 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 21 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 21 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 21 reviews Families with young children
    • 20% based on 21 reviews Business travelers

Reviews of Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown

( 1-10 of 34 )
Jul 19, 2008

I checked in on July 18th. The hotel staff were very nice and I was able to get an early check in which was a bonus. The hotel is located by the freeway and is a bit tricky to find but I guess the location is not their fault. The hotel lobby is very small and looks old. The room... more

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1 of 5 stars
michaelwyeth
Jul 15, 2008

I booked this hotel through priceline and thought I got a good deal. My wife and I have a 5 yr old and 7 yr old and wanted to take him to the zoo and we really wanted double beds. However, the receptionist said that none were availabe and we ended up in this tiny room with only one bed... more

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4 of 5 stars
Orlando, Florida
Apr 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel has a convienient location which makes it easy to get around town. They do charge for parking($6-12) per night. The rooms are smallish but well kept. They are in the midst of a major renovation, so it can be quite noisy during the day. We stayed on the 11th floor, but could still hear the work going on.... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Feb 8, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

First Warning: The property is NOT quite Downtown. If you're thinking you can easily walk to any downtown tourist attractions, try the Holiday Inn Bayfront (or Bayside, I can't exactly recall.) This property is sandwiched between a freeway, and the residential outskirts of downtown. Second Warning: The hotel looks like a giant cheese log. Hickory Farms should have its stockholder... more

Dec 27, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We needed a room for one night. Nice downtown location. Close to bay, close to good restaurants, close to interstate, close to airport and car rentals. Older hotel but staff was very helpful and room was nice and clean with a good downtown view. The price we paid through priceline was very fair and considering that it was an awesome... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco, Ca
Dec 4, 2007

I am writing from my hotel room. i can barely concentrate or sleep due to the very loud freeway noise. I am a business traveller and this is my second time staying here. The first time I stayed at the upper levels and not facing the freeway and there was not much of a problem. This time I am on... more

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4 of 5 stars
mount laurel NJ
Oct 24, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We received a $99 a night special from travelzoo and were a little cautious when reading some of the reviews on here. However, I must say that our room was very clean and modern and the staff was excellent. It is conveniently located in the middle of all the major downtown San Diego attractions and the shuttle bus will take... more

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1 of 5 stars
California
Jul 30, 2007

I am a very frequent Priceline user and have had great luck over the years, but this was by far our worst experience. Two ashtrays were on either side of the entry into the lobby, and the entire hotel smelled of smoke. I felt like I was in an old Las Vegas casino. The room was a smoking room (... more

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3 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
Jul 22, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed the weekend at Holiday Inn Downtown (formerly Harborview). It is approximately 10 minutes to Gas Lamp Quarter, Horton Plaza, San Diego Intl Airport, about 15 minutes to Old Town, 5 minutes to Little Italy. It is an old-style Holiday Inn where the building is somewhat circular. It is very close to the 5 freeway so you do get some... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
Oct 20, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

I usually don't hold my breath when I book a room on Priceline..I already know what to expect...at least I did...for some strange reason, the hotels we score usually give us the crappy, "nobody wants" rooms....but I was surprised with this Holiday Inn...it was my birthday and I wanted to get out of town for a day, so I booked... more

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Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown Address

1617 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101