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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

8000 Pkwy. Dr, San Diego, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Pool
Non-Smoking
Parking

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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

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in San Diego, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and San Diego State University. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Balboa Park and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Petco Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

San Diego International Airport, Lindberg Field 12 miles (14 minutes)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary self-parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

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).