Holiday Inn San Diego, San Diego, Freeway

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Holiday Inn San Diego	Average Price: $158 Check Rates

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1617 First Avenue

San Diego, 92101 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 34 of 101
Average review rating: 3.37

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (20) , MyTravelGuide (212) , Travelocity (6) , TripAdvisor (145) , YahooTravel (15)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The location at the freeways was perfect for our trips to Coronado and MIssion Beach.

"Nicely renovated, at the foot of the freeway - access to everything.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/27/2010 Vote

2. We didn't hear the freeway noise at all but we were on the opposite side of the building.

"Very friendly...free shuttle!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/26/2008 Vote

3. The bed was very comfortable and I was surprised since it is so close to the freeway that I didn't hear any traffic noises.

"Good Little Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/6/2008 Vote

4. The first time I stayed at the upper levels and not facing the freeway and there was not much of a problem.

"Can't sleep at Holiday Inn Downtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2007 Vote

5. I found it convenient to the places we wanted to go, close to the freeway, quite basic accommodation.

"Convenient location to Downtown San Diego, Gas Lamp Quarter, etc. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2007 Vote

6. The hotel is near a freeway but noise wasn't a problem.

"Not great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

7. Staff-unhelpful even managementLocation- awful, unless you're a fan of walking around and by homeless people and freeways Room- hot and muggy even after turning out dated ac unit onDidn't use the small pool by the freeway or the small workout room, shuttle service was terrible.

"Don't waste your money! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2012 Vote

8. It is close to the freeway and the airport but I had no problems with noise.

"Very pleasant stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/7/2011 Vote

9. It is not too far from restaurants (mostly Italian), but if you walk, you need to walk under the freeway.

"Just ok and would try something else next time " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2011 Vote

10. Hotel is in a great location, near freeways, the bay and downtown gaslamp area and is lovely and quiet in itself.

"very surprised - excellent value for money! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote