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

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet at this convenient hotel offering express check-out and practical dry cleaning services

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ฿4,092
฿4,501 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

Room options

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Escondido is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG. Stone Brewing and Rancho Bernardo Inn Course are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California Center For The Arts and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Escondido travel guide
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1250 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92029

What's nearby

  • Regal Escondido
    3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • California Center For The Arts
    3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Grape Day Park
    4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Patio Playhouse
    5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Stone Brewing
    6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    22 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    46 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 corner/local shop and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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)

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 to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG on 31 May 2026 start from ฿4,092, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfy stay and staff was very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean. The bed was comfortable. Great breakfast perfect place to stay thx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel room, good breakfast, staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a big family and the suite comfortably accommodated 6 of us. The breakfast was great and the kids also had fun at the pool. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and free breakfast! That’s why we’ll return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Right near the freeway but quiet and very clean. Had yogurt choices at breakfast which I appreciate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of space, very clean room and bath, very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, clean room, great breakfast. Traffic going to In and Out Burger was our only issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, clean hotel, and love the breakfast buffet, great selection.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible! Friendly and professional. Very accommodating to changing needs. Very clean room and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was fantastic and friendly. The rooms were clean and the staff were all very considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was easy, room was clean and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast buffet offerings had a great variety.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was well maintained. Stuff was friendly and very helpful. Well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark was friendly and helpful with our check in. Room was very clean and I was impressed as I had read some negative comments about service and rooms. I would stay there again in the future. We had a room on 3rd floor, easy elevator access and it was nice quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff, clean room, grounds well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Super helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, good location, good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very courteous. Beds nice and tidy. Breakfast hot with choices for all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Forest

Room was ok, bed was good, room was not the cleanest. For $300 a night you expect more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room Front desk guy was great. Really good breakfast. Hard to get into hotel entrance because of In N Out next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solid property, super convenient, clean but older layout and tight bathroom. Great shower head, great breakfast, good coffee and staff upfront helpful. Mr. Randy particularly friendly! Everything is expensive these days so value for the $ is important.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025