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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near California Center For The Arts

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Free buffet breakfast
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Located near Stone Brewing and Palomar Medical Center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido offers a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour gym access. Enjoy the outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, and express check-in, along with the attentive service that guests love.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 408
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1250 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92029

What's nearby

  • California Center For The Arts - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palomar Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Stone Brewing - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 22 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Motel near California Center For The Arts
Located close to Stone Brewing and Palomar Medical Center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG located?

Situated in Escondido, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of California Center For The Arts, Palomar Medical Center, and Stone Brewing. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel next to plenty of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always great staying here. Staff is friendly and the rooms are always comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, parking excellent, clean room, convenient.
Beach at Oceanside
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KATHLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking and convenient location was great. Overall, the room was OK although the overall lighting was very limiting. Staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was a little old and outdated, but staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Very clean and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramnath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property felt safe and was very clean. The only issue I had was the elevator and walkway to our room felt stuffy and hot, and the room had a mildew-like smell to it. Other than that it was a safe and clean option to stay overnight. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was si helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark was the best so helpful kind
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

It’s close to walking and grabbing food and it’s friendly place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 11 days. At check in she made sure I had a room that was not facing the highway so I could have a quiet relaxing stay. The staff was always smiling and friendly. I came back late on Saturday night and noticed there was security keeping the parking lot safe and felt secure in getting my belongings out of my car. Housekeeping made sure to spread my personal blanket out on the bed which made it an extra special feel.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arantza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was truly exceptional. The staff treated us with such warmth and care, making us feel genuinely welcome and comfortable throughout our visit. It’s rare to find this kind of personal attention, and it made all the difference for us. They anticipated all our needs, especially because we traveled with an elderly person, and made sure we had everything to feel cared for and at ease. We also really appreciated the variety at breakfast and that it was included, and the jacuzzi was a wonderful extra that we truly enjoyed. A special thanks to Mark, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our stay. We’re deeply grateful and would gladly return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

convenient off the freeway and close to many restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, clean room, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved the location and would stay here again 100 percent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Our room was really humid smelled like mildew and the toilet leaked onto the floor everytime it flushed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We’ve had decent luck with previous stays at Holiday Inn Expresses but this particular one was below standards. The carpet in our room was so dirty that the bottom of my socks were brown after walking around the room in them. Also, although not a huge issue, there is an In & Out Burger next door in the path of the entrance to the hotel which made it somewhat difficult to enter and exit the hotel parking lot. We probably won’t chose this hotel again if we stay in Escondido.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to many event centers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was scary and lots of sketchy people in the area and since the location has busy intersection, lots of cars and lots of shopping centers, which is always busy and loud. The bathroom had broken tile and was outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

I was delighted to get deliveries from Panera and from the grocery store. I felt very safe and the mattress was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at checkin were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025