Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town by IHG

Great place to stay with a family. Rooms were clean, updated and had amenities like - fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. Free breakfast in the mornings was a nice way to start the day. Halls and facility were always clean and it seemed secure/safe. Heated pool was a plus for my kids. They even have a mini store down in the lobby with travel essentials, snacks and souvenirs. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Nick the shuttle driver always made sure to get pick us up with in 10min, made great food/shopping recommendations and was friendly. Location has good and bad. It is close to the airport and the free shuttle was great, but it’s also right next to the I5 so depending on the room there can be some noise for a light sleeper. Walking distance to old town if you don’t want to ta

The hotel staff were also wonderful—friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Their hospitality made our stay even better. Thank you all for the great service! Our shuttle driver, Nick, was incredibly kind, upbeat, and genuinely happy to help. His positive attitude made every ride enjoyable, and he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of during our multiple excursions. He truly added to our trip and made it even more memorable.

Late review but we stayed at this hotel for few days in dec 2025. Rooms were clean and nice. Service was up to the mark and the location was very convenient from airport, old town and balboa park/san diego zoo etc via uber. Adhraa/Art at front desk were always very helpful and Steven our cybertruck driver gave us good tips on middle eastern restaurants since we were so done eating mexican and italian food most of the time. Yes, they have Tesla cybertruck and shuttle vans for trips to old town and airport subject to availability of course. My 10yr old son was ecstatic every time we got into the cybertruck. Overall we were very happy with the staff, ambience and location and do recommend this place.

Ulises at the front desk seriously the BEST!!! He is so polite and so welcoming that you can tell that he loves what he does and he loves looking after guests. This truly is what every Holiday Inn employee should be. I have stayed at this hotel, many times, but I’ve never come across someone as amazing as him truly, I would stay in just because he is there and I know that I will be looked after. Also, the hotel has great breakfast and free electrical charging for your car and the rooms are clean and well maintained and very quiet Excellent location and even more excellent staff, such as Ulises

Came to San Diego for my son's Marine graduation. Hotel was very clean, friendly and accommodating, Vangee at the front desk was amazing! Vangee was efficient, friendly and on handled a high volume of guests while continuing to smile! The shuttle drive Nick was also very friendly, and drove safely while also getting to destinations in a timely manner. The housekeepers also provided great service, and were just as friendly! My Marine will also be returning to this specific hotel after his leave, because he knows he will be taken care of again. Thank you to all of the staff here at Old Town Holiday Inn Express.