Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG is a 3-star property in San Diego's business district, positioned within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. The hotel sits 9 miles from Balboa Park and 10.5 miles from Petco Park, with San Diego International Airport roughly 12 miles away.
The 141 guestrooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms are equipped with safes, desks, and phones offering free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with vegetarian and vegan menu options available. The property offers an outdoor pool and fitness center for guest use. Additional facilities include a banquet hall, rooftop garden, and complimentary wireless internet throughout public areas. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk, provides luggage storage, and maintains on-site laundry facilities. Wheelchair accessibility features include accessible parking, pathways, elevators, restrooms, and pool access. The property is smoke-free, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and allows service animals.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is 11:00 AM. Paid self-parking is available on-site. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees; other pets are not permitted.
Location & nearby attractions
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
San Diego State University - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Viejas Arena - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Grossmont College - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Mount Helix Park - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Mission Trails Regional Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi
The Magnolia - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Superior Court East County Division - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Snapdragon Stadium - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Adams Avenue Park - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Carlton Oaks Country Club - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Cuyamaca College - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Bonita Golf Club - 12 km / 7.5 mi
Mission Valley Mall - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16.1 km / 10 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 40 km / 24.9 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 58.8 km / 36.5 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- No pets allowed
- except service animals.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
- Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).