Holiday Inn Express
San Diego, California
Holiday Inn Express is a hotel located in San Diego.
Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld!
And what a smart choice it is!
The Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Hotel is the perfect solution for families and business travelers alike.
Our proximity to all the world-class destinations the city is famous for - less than 1 mile from SeaWorld, 5 miles to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, San Diego Old Town and the San Diego Waterfront - makes this an ideal location for seeing all our beautiful city has to offer. Convenience is the name of the game when you are just a short drive from the San Diego Airport, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) and close to many local companies like Lockheed Martin, CSC, SAIC, CACI, EDS, and SPAWAR.
Hotel features include complimentary hot full breakfast buffet, free local phone calls, free high-speed wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, and on-site guest laundry. Visit beautiful San Diego and Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego-SeaWorld Area.We are a 100% non-smoking property!
Places to eat within 5km of Holiday Inn Express include Little Cay, Red Lobster, California Sa Deli, and Phil’s BBQ.
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Holiday Inn Express reviews
Rated 8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 01 Dec 2010 rated 9 out of 10.
If you are looking for a well priced clean facility - this is it. Although it is off the main road, it is freeway close and closer to Sea World than those on Hotel circle. The staff was professional and very nice and the buffet breakfast was decent. I would definately stay here again.
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Positives: The room was nicely renovated and clean. The facility was perfect for our family.
Negatives: There were loud people in the pool at 10 pm.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Apr 2010 rated 5 out of 10.
The hotel had the amenities I was looking for, but is under construction, there was work being done on the floor we were given a room on, we were not told about the remodeling happening even upon arriving at the front desk, we didn't have the option of choosing from that floor or another cleaner floor, there was dust everywhere and most workers roamed around the parking structure without identification of who they were, concerning when your with your children.
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Positives: Close to my destination.
Negatives: Dusty and under construction.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
Excellent place to stay. The best continental breakfast I ever ate! Large spacious rooms with a fridge and micro. Firm, comfortable mattress. The staff was very nice. Convenient location. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Positives: Rooms and the breakfast.
Negatives: None.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 04 Jan 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
Great stay, but breakfest requires modifications.
Positives: I enjoyed the cleaness and comfortable place to sleep.
Negatives: The breakfest was great, but they need to add more tables to accomodate the amount of visitors. Unable to find a place to sit in the lobby area.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 08 Dec 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
The service was very good and helpful. The room was set up strange with the bathtub in the living room, but overall spacious.
Positives: It was centrally located to all the places I wanted to go.
Negatives: The local area wasn't too appealling.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 14 Sep 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Overall I stayed in 3 different hotels in the San Diego area and this one was my favorite for the room. It was clean and very spacious and comfortable. On the other hand it was too far from the beach. Location wasn't great on the exception of being walking distance to some shops and restaurants. Many families and kids stay there since it's near Sea World so if you are looking for some peace and quiet it's not really the place where crying babies and kids running down the halls are frequent.
Positives: I really like the rooms, beds were quite comfortable with a duvet bedspread. It was walking distance to a bus, some shopping plazas and grocery store.
Negatives: It was humid in the room. It was noisy with kids and families so not the best for single travelers who want peace. Breakfast area too small.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 13 Sep 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
Hotel was very close to Sea World, literally about 5 minutes, as long as you know where you're going. Breakfast was great and complimentary which made it even better. Hotel was clean and kid-friendly.
Positives: Hotel was clean, kid-friendly, and the breakfast was more than mere continental.
Negatives: Swimming pool was tiny.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 12 Sep 2008 rated 7 out of 10.
Great for one night before going to Sea World. Breakfast was quite good. The room was bigger than expected, very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Positives: Clean room, good breakfast, big room, nice bathroom, friendly night staff.
Negatives: Morning staff was not so friendly.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Aug 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
It was a bit difficult to find - even with our GPS - it was tucked back from the main street. Even though the surrounding neighborhood was a little dubious, the inside of the hotel was lovely and very clean. The staff was extremely courteous, providing us with maps of the area and answering all our questions. They provided a wonderful continental breakfast in a large ambient room. We all decided this will be the hotel we stay in each time we visit the area.
Positives: It was very clean, well furnished, courteous staff.
Negatives: The parking was very tight fit for our mini-van.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Jul 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
It was extremely clean and comfortable.
Positives: The room was spacious with comfortable beds and a couch.
Negatives: The parking spaces were difficult to maneuver.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 May 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Happy to have stayed here. Suited our family well with a good breakfast to start the day and well located to the central SD area. Found the hotel no problems with our GPS but can see it might be a bit of a challenge for those without. Well located for food outlets and supermarkets.
Positives: It was well located for Sea World, with good breakfast provided and clean tidy rooms.
Negatives: Probably a bit pricey relative to other places we have stayed of similar quality.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 18 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
The room was nice, and roomy for three kids. The staff was friendly. No complaints, I would stay their again.
Positives: Specious, clean.
Negatives: Tight parking and small room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Feb 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
We would go there again. It was convenient and clean.
Positives: The staff was very accommodating. It was nice and quiet.
Negatives: No airport shuttle.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 16 Feb 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Good hotel for the price, Nice, friendly staff, clean rooms, and well appointed.
Positives: Nice hotel for the price, clean, and friendly.
Negatives: Difficult to get to if you did not know the area.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Feb 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
This place was great! Doors to the rooms were inside, friendly knowledgeable staff, very clean room with lots of pillows and blankets. Free Wi-Fi! Wonderful full breakfast! Close to many amenities. Huge nice bathroom. Overall, this was a good place to stay. We will definitely stay here again!
Positives: Everything.
Negatives: A little hard to find. Not directly on a main road.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Feb 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The location is right off the highway. The building appears newer and very clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. The free breakfast was delicious and a great plus when traveling on a budget. Right down the road from Sea World. Beds are a bit firm. This hotel was an excellent deal.
Positives: Newer. Free breakfast. Very nice staff!
Negatives: The pool was Freezing after they told me on the phone it wasn't.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Jan 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Great place to stay at for sea world!
Positives: Location, hot breakfast, laundry room and Kitchenettes!
Negatives: Hard to park my 4x4 in the parking garage.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Jan 2008 rated 6 out of 10.
Hotel was clean, but too cramped. I was on the 2nd floor, which sounded like I was under the laundry room. Lots of noise. The parking spaces need to be widened. Access out of the parking lot is difficult. Too many u-turns need to be made. Overall, not user friendly, unless, you need to get on the 5 every time you drives or goes to Sea World. I would definitely choose another location my next visit.
Positives: Being close to everything.
Negatives: Very cramped. Parking to close together.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Jan 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Its clean, comfort, and with a good price.
Positives: Clean, comfort, and with a nice sofa in the room.
Negatives: The garage smells bad.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 04 Jan 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Hotel lobby was very cozy, comfortable and home-like. The continental breakfast was better than the standard. The room was very clean, large and comfortable. I am familiar with the area, so it wasn't difficult for me to find. However, it might be a bit tough for some. A great place to stay close to Sea World and the Sports Arena.
Positives: Better than average continental breakfast - cozy lobby.
Negatives: Elevator bay is cramped and unit is very slow.
Additional details
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.
Amenities
ATM/Cash machine. Accessible facilities. Air conditioning individually controlled in room. Bathtub. Buffet breakfast. Car rental desk. Coffee/Tea maker. Color television. Computer. Cribs. Desk with lamp. Direct dial telephone. Dry cleaning. Free parking. Hairdryer. High speed internet access for laptop in public areas. High speed internet connection. Housekeeping - daily. Ice machine. Interior corridors. Ironing board. Late check-out available. Meal included - continental breakfast. Microwave. Mini-refrigerator. Non-smoking. On-Site parking. Onsite laundry. Outdoor pool. Parking. Private bathroom. Refrigerator with ice maker. Rollaway bed. Safe deposit box. Satellite television. Separate closet. Spare electrical outlet available at desk. Two-line phone. Voice mail. Wireless internet connection. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
Location details / directions
Lindbergh Field (SAN) 5.00 Mile NW.
Starting at Lindbergh Field Take I-5 North Exit I-8 West Exit - Sports Are Blvd- Turn Left off exit Left -on the 1st traffic ligh U turn - of the next light (Hancock St) Stay on your right lane Follow your curve to the right Right - on Channel Way as youcome out of the curve.
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