Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG | Hotel in San Diego

| 8.0 (1226 Reviews) |  9 Bathrooms  36 Guests
Cortez Hill Hotel | Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG

Hotel in Cortez Hill, San Diego

Set in the center of San Diego, California, 2 blocks from the San Diego Trolley, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is a completely nonsmoking hotel, which serves a free hot breakfast bar with scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages. After a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, guests can enjoy a meal in the Indigo Cafe. The comfortable guestrooms at the Downtown San Diego Holiday Inn Express feature pillow-top mattresses and executive work desks with ergonomic chairs. Guests will also appreciate in-room refrigerators as well as free wired and wireless internet access.

Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG is located in San Diego.

This 148 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1226 reviews with the average score of 8 . Coming to San Diego and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 148 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in San Diego. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Auditory guidance
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Aerobics
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Elevator
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Special conditions
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.75
Location:
8.42
Staff:
8.62
Facilities:
8.06
Comfort:
8.38
Cleanliness:
8.39
Julie
Mar 5, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
USA
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 37 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
One-Bedroom King Suite with Balcony 1
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 42 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Double Room Hearing Accessible with Shower - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Raised toilet, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Adapted bath, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Queen Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Twin Room with Mobility Accessible Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Raised toilet, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Shower chair, Accessible by elevator, Adapted bath, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Suite with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Roll-In Shower
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Electric blankets, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Standard King Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

Bathroom

Toilet
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

FAQ's

Is this Cortez Hill hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Cortez Hill hotel?

Check-in time for Cortez Hill hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Cortez Hill hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Cortez Hill hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Cortez Hill hotel?

Best-rates for the Cortez Hill hotel starts from $204 per night with includes Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Internet, Air Conditioner, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Parking, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Kitchen, TV, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Cortez Hill hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Cortez Hill hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Cortez Hill hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Cortez Hill hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Cortez Hill hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Cortez Hill hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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