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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel

2 1/2 star hotel
Connecting rooms
9/10 Excellent
(1024 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (18)

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Overview

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town is a great option for families visiting the area, particularly those with connections to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). The hotel offers a free airport shuttle service, making travel convenient and stress-free. Families appreciate the complimentary breakfast, which offers a variety of hot options. The hotel's proximity to Old Town provides easy access to local restaurants and attractions. While some guests mention noise from the nearby freeway, the hotel's convenient location and amenities for families often outweigh this consideration.

Guest highlights

The free airport shuttle service to and from the airport and MCRD is a real highlight for many families.
The complimentary breakfast is consistently praised for its variety of hot options.
The friendly and helpful staff are frequently mentioned in positive reviews.
The hotel's proximity to Old Town offers opportunities for exploring local dining and attractions.

About the hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Near a metro station, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel is in Old Town San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego with good shopping. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by USS Midway Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Old Town San Diego State Park and Mission Beach. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's central location.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Free cribs/infant beds
Free rollaway/extra beds
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 am–10:00 am

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Handrails in stairways
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Picnic area
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand

More

Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airports

Airplane
San Diego International Airport
2 km from this hotel
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
31 km from this hotel
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Family Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

18 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

56%

4 star reviews

28%

3 star reviews

6%

2 star reviews

6%

1 star reviews

6%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel

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Latest reviews (18)

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Rocio

4 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Valued hotel amenities. Great place for family and if going to Seaworld only minutes away.
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Heather

19 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Close to airport and free shuttle was on time with very friendly driver. Property was clean and very close to tons of bars/restaurants/shops. Close to freeway but sound did not bother me and slept like a baby. Free breakfast was nice and dinning area was clean.
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DaieLon

18 Dec 2023 - 21 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

When it comes to Marine families and graduation, they have it figured out! Friendly staff, nice clean comfortable rooms, and the shuttle service to and from the airport and MCRD means one less thing to stress about.
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joseph

3 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

For Marine Corps families this is the perfect hotel. Includes a free shuttle service that will pick you up at the airport and will also take you to the base for graduation ceremonies. Will also pick you up. Will drop you off at the airport. Has free breakfast and also a laundry room. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. The drivers of the shuttles very friendly. Everyone was terrific and this made our trip smooth. Thanks!
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Ashley Megan

25 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

We absolutely loved the service. Here for MCRD graduation and we got in early, early check in not a problem, and had a later flight out letting us do late check out as well. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Kitchen staff were fighting two mornings we were eating breakfast (which wasn’t good but free) so that provided early morning entertainment at 7am. Our room ac broke so the last morning was warm when we woke up. The hotel is in a safe area and we felt comfortable walking around w kids. The shuttle drivers are maniac drivers but also super friendly and jokesters. We came from WA and understand where the “California stop” came from. My kids were laughing that the brakes were crying out of pain in the minivan we were taken to graduation in. They were screeching and it truly sounded like they were in pain every time he slammed on them. The whole process was streamlined and they were fully aware of schedules for MCRD starting incredibly early. MCRD is vast and includes a lot of walking, and they come through no problem. From theater to entrance. Having never been, and not renting a car, we were sooo happy with our time. Thank you again
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Jennifer

25 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

My family had an excellent experience at this hotel. The friendly and efficient staff go above and beyond to make your stay wonderful. It’s close to Old Town, which was a fun area to explore with great dining options. Highly recommend!
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Jeremy

18 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

The staff are exceptional, very friendly and took good care of us. Our family was here, specifically for the Marine boot-camp graduation. The hotel specializes in getting the families back and forth to the airport and to the graduation. It was a saving grace not to have to deal with traffic and renting a car. We ordered pizza to our hotel one night, and the Taco place down the street might not look like much but is excellent and reasonable priced.
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ALDO

13 Aug 2023 - 14 Aug 2023
reviewed on orbitz

1 out of 5 stars

Staff is not trained to handle disabled people, they were very rude towards our disabled child.
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Kahealani

20 Jun 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

The check in process was quick and easy. Art and Vangie welcomed us with care and concern, that our stay would meet our expectation of the property. Art and Vangie were the first people I met after coming through the lobby doors. They really made me feel like I was part of the Holiday Inn Express family. Thank you.
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Cecilia

30 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Room was clean and decor was nicely updated. Will recommend hotel to friends and family. Also, good location close to airport and downtown.
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