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Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown 2-star

1617 First Avenue, San Diego, CA

The Ideal Choice Of Downtown San Diego Hotels. Overlooking a tranquil bay and majestic skyline, the Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel puts you in the center of the action at America's finest city.[more]

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User Reviews for Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown, San Diego

Average User Rating: 7.5
Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[8.0] • Staff:[7.5] • Location:[7.5]
Based on 516 user ratings

Jan 7, 2010 by Hatem guima from Tucson,AZ
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • 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 like to go, nice views and friendly people.”

Jan 1, 2010 by July from Bloomington,IN
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • Free shuttle to almost anywhere.
  • You will have to walk 2-6 blocks to public transportation if
    you don't drive yourself.

“This hotel is overall satisfying for its 3-star rating, there's free Wi-Fi, which is not really fast but enough if you are
just about to surf the net. The cafe in the lobby was good, but expensive and lack of variety. The hotel is clean, and the staff is helpful, but they are not the kind that will make you feel at home. They are polite, and just that.”

Dec 28, 2009 by Erin from Vancouver,Canada
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating

  • Guest laundry.
  • Paid parking.

“The hotel was very clean and comfortable and walking distance to the metro, water, downtown. The staff was polite and efficient. Parking was underground but was an extra $15 a night which in my mind although common is not good service. Everything else was great.”

Nov 18, 2009 by Deb from Dallas,OR
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • The free shuttle to Seaworld and the zoo was great.
  • The room was very small without microwave or fridge.

“Very clean and
the shuttle was wonderful.”

Oct 30, 2009 by Esther from Pomona,CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Perfect location for MCRD Graduation.

“Clean, quite, and stylish. Very friendly staff.”

Oct 28, 2009 by Jack from Abilene,TX
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • Loved floor plan unusual -compact and easy access.
  • Seating in restaurant small area.

“The overall experience at this hotel was great. The front desk service were very friendly and helpful. We were allowed access to our rooms at time of arrival which was several hours ahead of check in time and we needed that as we had 2-4 bags for each of us in our group. Staff were helpful in getting us to our rooms with minimal inconvenience. Overall stay here was great and I'd recommend it!”

Oct 25, 2009 by Sherry from Clearwater,FL
Overall Rating: 5 Overall user rating

  • 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 arrived, and I wasn't able to get it cleaned by the room attendant for 3 days - finally had to go to the front desk - who couldn't help me because it was after 5pm!”

Oct 16, 2009 by Howard from Hartsdale,NY
Overall Rating: 4 Overall user rating

  • 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 downtown area with minimal services. Front desk staff appeared friendly, but missed an important 6AM wake-up call. Wireless internet is free, but there is a charge for [non-valet] parking, but free on street parking is readily available on adjacent streets.”

Sep 11, 2009 by Sel from West Covina,CA
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating

  • 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 for parking; Secondly there is a public parking just besides the hotel which is much cheaper than the hotel's but you didn't let me know that; thirdly I booked a king bed room but the hotel gave me a wrong one; after I called the front desk, they just kept me waiting on the phone and also waiting at the door of the changed room. Hotel is good - clean and neat, but service is poor.”

Sep 1, 2009 by Stephanie from Hamburg Germany,DE
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • Great comfy beds.
  • Windows should be soundproof.

“I really enjoyed staying here.”

Aug 27, 2009 by Galdina from Montebello,CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • The cleanliness and location..

“Walking distance from many restaurants and only 5 to 10 minutes away from attractions.”

Aug 13, 2009 by Brenda from Mission Viejo,CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • 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 room shut out the noise and thankfully our room did not look out on the freeway.

“The hotel was clean, our room was quiet, parking was reasonably priced compared to many hotels and the staff were pleasant.”

Aug 12, 2009 by Sandra from Hollywood,FL
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • Design.
  • Location wasn't too convenient but it was okay.

“Highly recommend it, good price and great quality hotel.”

Aug 2, 2009 by Stephen from Phoenix,AZ
Overall Rating: 3 Overall user rating

  • 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 ice was on the floor above and below our floor.”

Jul 11, 2009 by Ron from Manitou Springs,CO
Overall Rating: 5 Overall user rating

  • 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 workable. The pool was small and cold. Parking was the only real issue. The website states parking available, but does not mention that it costs $14 per day. With no close street parking you have no choice but to park in their lot. Depending on the time of day, parking was not always available, not enough reserved parking for paid guests. Also spaces were small, very difficult to park a large SUV.”

Jul 7, 2009 by Kristen from Gilbert,AZ
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating

  • We liked the flat screen
    TV and beds were comfortable.
  • Parking was
    $14 a day.

“The hotel is convenient for downtown activities but not for a family of four who enjoy the use of a pool and other amenities. Everything was small and compact including coffee maker, workout room, toilet, parking garage and the room itself. It was very clean with nice beds and TV.”

Jul 6, 2009 by John from Tempe,AZ
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating

  • Nice clean room and
    good beds.
  • Poor and
    expensive parking.

“Renovation is recent, restaurant is small, business center is pricey and parking is cramped.”

Jun 27, 2009 by Roberta from Cave Creek,AZ
Overall Rating: 6 Overall user rating

  • 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 rooms. Great people. Resturaunt was a small Deli type but was not prepared as several food items were out of stock and the people working didn't offer anything in place.”

Jun 19, 2009 by Christi from Arroyo Grande,CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating

  • The view of downtown San Diego.

“The staff was accommodating.”

May 30, 2009 by George from Henderson,NV
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • 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.”

Amenities at Holiday Inn San Diego-Downtown, San Diego

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Air Conditioned
  • Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
  • Bath Tub
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Copy Service
  • DVD Player
  • Desk with lamp
  • Email Service
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fire Alarm with Light
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Newspaper
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryers Available
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • Multilingual
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • TV Remote Control
  • Television with Cable
  • Vending Machines
  • Video Checkout
  • Wake-up Service

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