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Rate based on Check-in 30 May 2012 Check-out 2 Jun 2012

Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

3 stars
1617 FIRST AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5
59 reviews
close to downtown

great location, walk to downton 20 minutes. room is very clean . See full review

  • 305chok
  • 15 May 2012
Couple getaway

Had a wonderful time. Staff was nice but not much of a personality. Room was perfect size. The king... See full review

  • Goodtimes11
  • 30 Apr 2012
The Ideal Choice Of Downtown San Diego Hotels' Overlooking a tranquil bay and majestic skyline, the Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel puts you in the center of the action at America's finest city. Take a leisurely stroll from our downtown San Diego hotel to Seaport Village - an alluring mall of specialty shops with a picturesque waterfront setting. Explore the Gaslamp District for lively entertainment and al fresco dining. Looking for a perfect way to wrap up your business conference. Hop on the San Diego Trolley and enjoy easy access to shopping, San Diego Convention Center and Tijuana. With close proximity to landmark attractions such as the world famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World, this classic-favorite hotel in downtown San Diego offers an ideal setting.Outstanding value at our San Diego California Hotel.Situated along the bay, our downtown San Diego California hotel is a beacon for vacationers and business travelers looking to maximize their budgets. Our 100% smoke free guest rooms are well-appointed with the modern conveniences of home. Enjoy an invigorating workout in our fitness center or relax in an outdoor swimming pool. Dine at Hazelwood's Cafe, where children eat for free. Take advantage of our 1,400 square feet of versatile meeting space for a memorable corporate retreat. As a member of America's favorite brand, our Holiday Inn hotel in downtown San Diego offers a generous host of features and services. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Lindbergh Field, (SAN), 1.50, MI, SE; Montgomery Field - Mira Mesa, (MYF), 9.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Business Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Copy Service
  • FAX
  • Fitness Room
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone

Dining

First Avenue Grill
Providing the full IHG breakfast, grab and go items, burgers, pizzas, sandwiches.
First Ave Grille
Favorite beers, wines and margaritas served inside First Ave Grille. Enjoy in the restaurant or pool side.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (59)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Overall score

3.3 / 5
59 out of 59
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.6

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
305chok
lacey wa
15 May 2012

close to downtown

great location, walk to downton 20 minutes. room is very clean .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Goodtimes11
Anaheim, California
30 Apr 2012

Couple getaway

Had a wonderful time. Staff was nice but not much of a personality. Room was perfect size. The king Bed was so comfortable!! Location was amazing! Glad we brought our bikes because parking was a extra 20 bucks which is a bit ridiculous. The workout room was a joke, but the pool was cool considering the size.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Medill
Business
Missouri
26 Apr 2012

Great Place

Great hotel, but what is advertised is not necessarily what you get. Benefit to this hotel is the shuttle to and from the airport, to the zoo, and SeaWorld. However, it is only available at certain times, which may not correspond to your flight time. Staff gave us wonderful recommendations for places that were good to eat at locally. Overall good place to stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Sushi Deli and get there at 5pm when they open because it is delicious, cheap, and there is always a line!

Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Bode
Minnesota
10 Apr 2012

Great location to see San Diego

Good value for the money. We walked out to eat each night. Enjoyed the Gas Lamp district. The only thing HI could do better is upgrade to queen size beds. Rooms too small for larger beds. Wouldn't mind a refrig in room to. Overall good hotel experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Don't need a car, hotel shuttle goes most places of interest.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

2
buddawest
Coeur d Alene, Idaho
5 Apr 2012

Leaves a little to be desired!!

We were supposed to have a room with 2 queen beds and we were given 2 fulls. The one amenity that they boasted about was the "high speed internet," we were unable to connect, I called and was on the phone for 1 hour trying to get it fixed with no result. There was no breakfast, and the T.V. had only a few channels, with no pay per view.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

3
Eleo
Business
Columbus, OH, USA
3 Apr 2012

Nice

For a one night stay en route to a conference downtown...a little too far from the conference centre if you are unwilling to walk 1.5mi.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
2
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
305chok
lacey, wa
9 Feb 2012

very clean

good location, very close to downtown , you can walk or take a taxi, about $10, the room is small, but very clean and look new. free shuttle bus to airport. drivers will pick you up or drive u to anywhere u need to go, we are happy for the service, so we pay good tips to the driver. they don't offer free breakfast ,

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

15 minutes walk to downtown and very close to MTR.

Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

2
Hyoungwan
S. Korea
31 Jan 2012

Terrible traffic noise

Couldn't sleep for the traffic and airplanes noise. Problems with change the TV channels...it returns to their hotel information channel automatically in about 3-5 minutes later. A staff came to my room for my complaint about this but he was not able to fix it. Terrible. No place to eat around the hotel... Room is too small. Guest should pay the parking fee...about $14/day...?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

5
2 X U.S. VETERAN
Queens, NY, USA
18 Jan 2012

First time stay in San Diego

My first time in San Diego, and I chose to stay at the Holiday Inn, there in Down Town San Diego. The Hotel visually was up beat and impressive. It stood out with it;s circular design. At night was even more amazing , with it;s bright neon light and Palm trees surrounding it. The staff there was great, and my room was absolutely trendy and relaxing. it was definitely high class in my opinion. The bed was a king and the sheets where soft and white. The linens smelled so clean and fresh, which in my opinion is very important !!! A clean bed and bedding is key to a comfortable healthy feeling for bed time. The Holiday Inn, there in Down Town San Diego was a good choice, and well worth the affordable room rate. I'll stay there again if ever traveling to SD again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Cesar C
México
9 Jan 2012

Affordable and clean

Great place to stay and not very expensive; we highly recommend it. The only problem we encountered was the check in. When we arrived we were told that Orbtz made the reservation but didnt forwarded the money to the hotel, so we had to wait quite a while for the hotel got in touch with Orbtz to square that matter. Other than that, the experience was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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