Holiday Inn Express Mission Bay
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 14
- Reviews
Good Stay
- April 29, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We had a very good stay. it was a little difficult to find at first, but once we got familar with the area we did not have any problems. The staff were great and the breakfast was better then an average continental breakfast, at other hotels we have stayed at.
overall it was good value.
Nice hotel
- February 19, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I stayed here for four days and it really is a nice hotel for the price, really nice rooms and very clean. The location is good also, but just about any where you stay in San Diego is a great location if you are driving. The food was great for breakfast! The pool and the hot tub is really small.
A Little Shocked at First
- July 26, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We were a little shocked when we first seen the outside of the motel. Not what we expected based on the pictures we saw. Also, a bit diffuclt to find unless you really know where you are going..we wound up at the ocean looking for the motel and had to double back to the 5 FWY to get to it. The front desk clerk was very helpful on the phone and got us back to the front loby so that was nice. Parking was not SUV friendly. Unless you have a very small compact (and if you have a family you more than likly do not) it is very diffuclt to park especially after 8 PM when the parking lot starts to fill up. Close to fast food (McDonalds and In and Out) but other than that not much with in walking distance. Pool was small...very small but the kids had fun so that is all that matters. Rooms were clean, sheets were clean. AC was old, the in the window kind so it did not really cool the room down until very early in the morning but ok otherwise. There were drapes and block out drapes to keep the sun out in the morning...misleading because of the decorative drapes but the block out drapes worked fine. Breakfast was good the 1st day, not so good the 2nd day, and ok on the 3rd day. Overall the place was nice, reminded us of traviling when we were kids and on a budget (remember sharing a two bed room with your brothers and sisters and folks eating out of the cooler you packed up before you left the house...it was like that) and the staff was pleasent. Close to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo - BIG PLUS!!
Very enjoyable stay!
- July 16, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This was the first leg of a road-trip family vacation. We were very happy with the hotel facility and the helpfulness of the hotel staff. The location is great, it is near so many of the attractions in San Diego. The breakfast was great! The staff made sure they kept everything well stocked. The pool was small but my kids still enjoyed it. This place is a good value. I would definately stay here again.
Don't leave anything there... you'll never see it again.
- July 14, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is in a convenient location as far as it is near the I-5 which takes you any place you'd like to go, but the area this hotel is located is iffy at best. Many transients, POOR POOR PARKING, and tricky to get to. It's set up on a hill and manuverability is poor, especially in a big vehicle. The room was clean, but not the greatest quality. Mattresses were uncomfortable and the room was small. The breakfast was one of the best continental breakfasts I've had, different selections every day, but the dining room was stifling and small. There are no restaurants nearby, except a Mc Donalds and a sleazy looking bar. The pool is tiny, but clean. The staff was nice, and helpful.... but if you happen to leave something there, don't expect to get it back. I left my purse under a chair, and there is no sign of it anywhere. I won't stay here again. I do like Holiday Inn Expresses in general, but this one is one of the worst I've stayed at.