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Holiday Inn Express Old Town


3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
3-story Spanish with European furnishings surrounding open courtyard. Gateway to Old Town.
Business Center Swimming Pool
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 107 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 83 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 74 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 83 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 84 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 24 reviews Pool

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Old Town

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4 of 5 stars
Sidney, Canada
Jan 3, 2009

We chose the HIE Old Town based on reviews in this and other sites and were not disappointed. The extra cost for a courtyard room was worth it. We were specifically looking for a hotel where we could leave our car during a cruise. The cost to park while away is $7 per day, in secure underground parking, much better... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tucson,AZ
Jan 2, 2009

Overall, this was a very lovely experience. We typically stay at higher end hotels like Hilton or Hyatt but tried this Holiday Inn Express to save some money. We booked thru Hotwire and paid $60 a night for four nights. The hotel is located in an absolute perfect location to get around San Diego. The proximity to Old Town is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
Dec 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here for six nights with my husband when visiting San Diego for fun. We booked the hotel through Hotwire for $39/night, and it turned out to be a fabulous stay. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The room was clean and spacious and included a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. A huge bonus for us was that WiFi... more

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2 of 5 stars
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Dec 5, 2008

This place was once called the Vacation Inn, and it is a great location in Old Town, San Diego, Calif. However, the property has gone down hill. When I got to the hotel, I tried to enter the underground parking lot, but alas, no entry without a hotel key card. So I double parked and asked for this a check... more

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4 of 5 stars
Skegness, UK
Oct 27, 2008

We stayed ot this hotel for two nights pre cruise. The staff were very welcoming and as a Platinum Priority Club member I received a basket with candies, snacks and local maps and guides in our room along with a hand written card from the management. I was very impressed, never had this before in a Holiday Inn express. We... more

Oct 16, 2008

We had only been to Old Town, San Diego once before on a short trolley tour several years ago. We recently were in San Diego for a business meeting & also took a 5 day cruise afterward to Baja. When making arrangement, we decided to stay 2 additional days in Old Town after the cruise & before flying back to... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
Oct 2, 2008

Upgraded from another ownership in several buildings with secured entrances, interior secured corridors. Excellent expanded continental breakfast, airport pickup, walking to Old Town and transit center. Good TV coverage, coin laundry. Transportation to Sea World and Marine Museum .Ask for room on 3d floor overlooking courtyard; little noise. For area a great value, will stay there again. Downside: $12/day parking. more

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4 of 5 stars
Marina del Rey, California
Sep 21, 2008

We enjoyed our 1 night stay at the Holiday Inn Old Town. Our room was located on the first floor corner room and there is an entrance/exit to the sidewalk next to our door - seems kinda unsafe and I thought it'd be noisy - but it turned out ok. It's probably better to request a room farther away from... more

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4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, Pa
Sep 9, 2008

We had a USMC reunion over Labor Day weekend and booked this hotel. You can't get any closer to MCRD and the sites of Old Town. The staff was friendly, rooms were clean. The pool was nice and private in a courtyard setting. The breakfeast buffet was good but very crowded every morning. The price was a little steep. But... more

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3 of 5 stars
New Zealand
Aug 8, 2008

This hotel is a reasonable place to stay - clean and tidy although it is dated and tired. The location is ideal for strolling into Old Town. Old Town has a great feel to it - plenty of busy mexican cantinas - very touristy. We didn't have a car so the hotel's free shuttle to zoo/seaworld/airport was very handy. My... more

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Address: 3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110