Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport Old Town by IHG
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was friendly and extremely helpful. Accommodating for military families! Very clean property with a short walk to old town. Will stay again.
Kayla B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 04 to Sat Jun 06 2026 at a $279.99 average nightly rate.
"Such a pleasure to stay here"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
From the staff, to the delicious breakfast, to the convenient location. this hotel has it all. Thank you for making my long layover in San Diego so comfortable and restful.
Esther S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 21 to Sun Feb 22 2026 at a $220.00 average nightly rate.
"Lovely room"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Spent the night to get a good rest before an early flight. Comfortable and convenient. Excellent shuttle service.
Cris S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 05 to Fri Feb 06 2026 at a $182.37 average nightly rate.
"Pre Cruise layover"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The rooms were clean and orderly and the front desk personal were friendly and helpful. The driver to and from the cruise line was so pleasant. We really appreciated this as we were a bit out of our element.
Deborah M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 26 to Sat Dec 27 2025 at a $174.99 average nightly rate.
"Service and accommodation was great"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Every thing was great I really like the exercise room.
Wesley M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Mon Oct 06 2025 at a $241.99 average nightly rate.
"The Place to Stay if Visiting MCRD"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean rooms, professional staff and well run shuttle service between the hotel and MCRD, San Diego.
Katherine M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 02 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $350.00 average nightly rate.
"Friendly and helpful staff"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean, everything great with room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Cheryl B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 30 to Fri Oct 03 2025 at a $185.53 average nightly rate.
"Great stay and wonderful staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great stay and wonderful staff.
Stephenie K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 03 to Fri Sep 05 2025 at a $264.98 average nightly rate.
"Outstanding Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Home away from Home. Will highly recommend.
Kevin B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 05 to Tue Jul 08 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Service"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Stellar room accommodations.
Gloria S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 24 to Wed Jun 25 2025 at a $241.99 average nightly rate.
"The property was extremally clean, what a joy!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Would recommend this location to anyone.
Don W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 23 to Sat May 24 2025 at a $190.00 average nightly rate.
"Always stay there great service."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love It
Nelson B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 24 to Mon May 26 2025 at a $220.99 average nightly rate.
"Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, Free shuttle to restaurant"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Highly Recommended.
David Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 19 to Tue May 20 2025 at a $252.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I ran into a snafu with my reservation and the staff was extremely helpful and encouraging. The room was clean, the breakfast was delicious and shuttle service was prompt, for the most part. I would definitely book again.
Michele L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 04 to Tue Apr 08 2025 at a $228.25 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
Holiday Inn Express Airport Old Town is ideal for business and leisure travelers, located within 1 mile walking distance of OLd Town, 37 restaurants and Old Town Trolly Tours. We are just 3 miles from downtown, Lindbergh Field Airport, San Diego Convention Center, PetCo Park, GasLamp Quarter, and the World Famous San Diego Zoo, and Seaworld.The hotel offers full service amenties including an award winning free deluxe breakfast buffet including Belgian waffles, pastries, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, and a variety of cereals and juices.Hotel amenities include free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless and wired internet,24 hour deli, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, and business center.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
Only 3 miles from San Diego International Lindbergh Field Airport (SAN) with FREE shuttle service.
Airport Shuttle?
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Breakfast Information
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are
not allowed.
Parking Info
Internet / WiFI
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
