Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown - Reviews

Really enjoyed our stay at... – Posted 2 Sep 2011

Excellent

Really enjoyed our stay at this Holiday Inn. Room was clean and we had a great view of the downtown skyline. Wound up needing a mini-fridge and they... more on MYTravelGuide

Pretty much what I expected... – Posted 21 Aug 2011

Good

Pretty much what I expected from Holiday Inn. Not bad, but not great either.... more on MYTravelGuide

I was only there for 7 hours. ... – Posted 27 May 2011

Excellent

I was only there for 7 hours. I checked in at 10:00 pm and checked out the next morning at 5:00. The front desk staff was fine. He made sure there... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel is nothing... – Posted 3 May 2011

Good

This hotel is nothing luxurious, but more than adequate. It was clean and safe. The shuttle drivers are extremely helpful and took us free of charge... more on MYTravelGuide

Everything we ask for we... – Posted 25 Apr 2011

Excellent

Everything we ask for we received with no problems. The parking is better than others in the downtown area and very convenient. The desk clerks were... more on MYTravelGuide

I've stayed here a few times, ... – Posted 17 Mar 2011

Good

I've stayed here a few times, it's convenient somewhat safe and close free paring, staff is awesome and rooms clean.... more on MYTravelGuide

Better to stay at Holiday Inn ... – Posted 9 Feb 2011

Mediocre

A heads-up for travelers w/o credit cards; ie, if you only have a debit card: you will be charged $*deposit at check-in! No one tells you this when... more on Travelocity

Long Weekend... – Posted 6 Feb 2011

Excellent

The Holiday Inn (HI) was in a great location,Blocks away from the Trolley, and within Walking distance to the water front for shopping,The Gas lamp... more on Travelocity

Overall it was a nice place... – Posted 9 Dec 2010

Excellent

Overall it was a nice place to stay and very close to everything. I'd stay there again.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great Stay... – Posted 29 Sep 2010

Good

This hotel was great. It was in walking distance of a ton of restaurants which helped save on taxi fair. The hotel's shuttle service was also... more on Travelocity

We were easily able to walk... – Posted 27 Mar 2010

Good

We were easily able to walk to the Gaslamp District.Was located at the intersection of a busy street and the interstate.“Overall, an nice moderate... more on MYTravelGuide

TERRIBLE!!!!!... – Posted 24 Feb 2010

Horrible

We stayed here for a few nights in June 2009. The Laundry facility was LOUD! The service was terrible, and one night while we were in our room the... more on Travelocity

Great Value... – Posted 6 Feb 2010

Excellent

very clean and comfortable room. Nice central location. Close to airport.... more on Travelocity

The furnture was nice, clean... – Posted 7 Jan 2010

Excellent

The furnture was nice, clean and neat.Nothing there and it was fine and friendly.“Overall the location was in downtown, close to every where we would ... more on MYTravelGuide

Free shuttle to almost... – Posted 1 Jan 2010

Good

Free shuttle to almost anywhere.You will have to walk 2-6 blocks to public transportation ifyou don't drive yourself.“This hotel is overall... more on MYTravelGuide

Guest laundry.Paid parking... – Posted 28 Dec 2009

Good

Guest laundry.Paid parking.“The hotel was very clean and comfortable and walking distance to the metro, water, downtown. The staff was polite and... more on MYTravelGuide

The free shuttle to Seaworld... – Posted 18 Nov 2009

Good

The free shuttle to Seaworld and the zoo was great.The room was very small without microwave or fridge.“Very clean andthe shuttle was wonderful.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Perfect location for MCRD... – Posted 30 Oct 2009

Excellent

Perfect location for MCRD Graduation.“Clean, quite, and stylish. Very friendly staff.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Loved floor plan unusual... – Posted 28 Oct 2009

Excellent

Loved floor plan unusual -compact and easy access.Seating in restaurant small area.“The overall experience at this hotel was great. The front desk... more on MYTravelGuide

The price.Room maintenance... – Posted 25 Oct 2009

Okay

The price.Room maintenance was lacking.“The restaurant was a cafe at best; the room wasn't kept clean - the ice bucket was dirty/nasty when I... more on MYTravelGuide

Free wireless internet.Far... – Posted 16 Oct 2009

Mediocre

Free wireless internet.Far from Convention Center; operator failed to make wake-up call.“This is a basic 80's designed hotel at the far edge of the... more on MYTravelGuide

We checked in, got to our... – Posted 16 Sep 2009

Horrible

We checked in, got to our room, and only one key out of three worked. The room, which was an "upgrade", was smaller than we anticipated, had no... more on IgoUgo

The customer service in the... – Posted 11 Sep 2009

Good

The customer service in the hotel is bad.Gave me wrong room and kept me waiting.“The hotel should let me know in advance there will be extra charge... more on MYTravelGuide

Great comfy beds.Windows... – Posted 1 Sep 2009

Excellent

Great comfy beds.Windows should be soundproof.“I really enjoyed staying here.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The cleanliness and location..... – Posted 27 Aug 2009

Excellent

The cleanliness and location..“Walking distance from many restaurants and only 5 to 10 minutes away from attractions.”... more on MYTravelGuide

It was quiet. We could see... – Posted 13 Aug 2009

Excellent

It was quiet. We could see the ocean from our window. It was close to the harbor and Seaport Village.It was right next to the freeway. The fan in our ... more on MYTravelGuide

Design.Location wasn't too... – Posted 12 Aug 2009

Excellent

Design.Location wasn't too convenient but it was okay.“Highly recommend it, good price and great quality hotel.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Paying for parking and no... – Posted 2 Aug 2009

Mediocre

Paying for parking and no continental breakfast.“Dangerous exit onto First Avenue; one day our room was not cleaned up until after 2:00 ; access to... more on MYTravelGuide

Good Value but some... – Posted 24 Jul 2009

Okay

Liked the location; hotel was nice and clean; room a bit on the small side but adequate and for the price we got (I think it was around $90/day)... more on Travelocity

Parking cost $14 per day, but ... – Posted 11 Jul 2009

Okay

Parking cost $14 per day, but parking not always.“Rooms are large enough for 2, but for 2 adults, and 2 teenagers, the rooms were a bit small, but... more on MYTravelGuide

We liked the flat screenTV... – Posted 7 Jul 2009

Good

We liked the flat screenTV and beds were comfortable.Parking was$14 a day.“The hotel is convenient for downtown activities but not for a family of... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice clean room andgood beds... – Posted 6 Jul 2009

Good

Nice clean room andgood beds.Poor andexpensive parking.“Renovation is recent, restaurant is small, business center is pricey and parking is cramped.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean room. Great... – Posted 27 Jun 2009

Okay

Clean room. Great housekeeping people.Location.“The location was in the homeless area of San Diego. Our room faced the highway and was noisy. Clean... more on MYTravelGuide

Holiday Inn downtown... – Posted 21 Jun 2009

Mediocre

I paid $20 extra for breakfast for each day stay. The food was terrible, services bad and We were treated badly... more on Travelocity

The view of downtown San... – Posted 19 Jun 2009

Excellent

The view of downtown San Diego.“The staff was accommodating.”... more on MYTravelGuide

There was an extra charge for ... – Posted 30 May 2009

Good

There was an extra charge for parking.“Centrally located, nice rooms, there was a charge for parking of $14 per night which I thought was excessive.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Older building but rooms... – Posted 29 May 2009

Good

Older building but rooms upgraded nicely. Nice decor.Location made access a bit difficult by car.“Reception staff very friendly and helpful.... more on MYTravelGuide

“The staff needs to get their ... – Posted 8 May 2009

Good

“The staff needs to get their act together on calling the room. We asked on four occasions for a wake up call. Two times we were never called. We put ... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenience of location... – Posted 23 Apr 2009

Excellent

Convenience of location.Homeless people sleeping within 100 feet of parking lot, though not something hotel is responsible for.“Excellent value,... more on MYTravelGuide

Terribly small and... – Posted 9 Apr 2009

Horrible

Terribly small and uncomfortable.Super small and noisy room.“Worst experience in San Diego. Never stay here anymore.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly service.Restaurant... – Posted 1 Apr 2009

Excellent

Friendly service.Restaurant closed at 10 pm, no room service.“It was great. My daughter was all excited to be at the hotel. He gave us a view of the... more on MYTravelGuide

Rooms were clean and... – Posted 28 Mar 2009

Good

Rooms were clean and comfortable.“Great hotel overall. Employees were kind and helpful. Should not make guests pay for parking.”... more on MYTravelGuide

great place! I'd definitely... – Posted 25 Mar 2009

Excellent

I stayed here for one night after staying in a 4 star hotel here for business and really thought this hotel was better. The room wasn't giant but was ... more on Travelocity

Tastefully appointed rooms w/ ... – Posted 25 Feb 2009

Excellent

Tastefully appointed rooms w/ quality furnishings, comfortable beds, remodeled bathrooms. Friendly staff. Convenient location.Semi/see-through door ... more on MYTravelGuide

I slept very comfortable!... – Posted 3 Feb 2009

Excellent

I slept very comfortable! beautiful and very family friendlyI didnt like the fact that I had to pay for overnight parking when i paid so much for the ... more on MYTravelGuide

Good location.The parking... – Posted 27 Jan 2009

Good

Good location.The parking facility was poor.“Over all I had a good experience in the hotel people were nice and the room was clean.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Cean room, good view of the... – Posted 24 Jan 2009

Horrible

Cean room, good view of the city, but not harbor.Pol and fitness center closed, had to pay to park.“I selected a hotel with pool and fitness center... more on MYTravelGuide