The hotel looks a bit old from the outside, but the room we stayed at was very clean and fairly large with a nice sofa. The furniture was old fashioned, but in good shape, with just a few nicks and scratches here and there. The room got a good amount of daylight thanks to the sliding door into the little balcony. (Not every room has the same floorplan though. I saw one with a small living area with the daylight perpetually blocked by the bathroom.) No dusty or moldy smell that I sometimes get even in some well known chains. The road noise is quite loud, but it was acceptable if I keep the sliding door closed.
I can stay here again, but I cannot say I loved it. We definitely prefer the Hilton Garden Inn on the other side of the freeway. It is definitely more elegant. The furniture there is more modern and they have a nice reception area with high ceilings, a fireplace and comfy couches.
Holiday Inn was undergoing renovations when we stayed there and it seemed they are replacing the furniture. I think our room was among the old ones. Fortunately, we did not hear any construction noise, except in the reception area.
- Holiday Inn San Diego
- San Diego Holiday Inn
