About Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU, an IHG Hotel
The three-star Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa is near the Sun Valley Golf Club, La Mesa Springs Shopping Center, and Viejas Arena. The hotel features business and fitness centers and a heated outdoor pool.
Guest rooms provide desks, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, along with premium cable and complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites with whirlpool tubs are also available.
Facilities at the Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, meeting rooms, coin-op laundry equipment, and same day dry cleaning. Free parking is available.
La Mesa Grill offers breakfast and dinner, as well as room service. A bar menu is available in the lounge. Alternative dining options in the area include the Olive Garden and the Red Lobster.
The hotel lies three miles from San Diego State University, five miles from Mission Trails Regional Park, and within 15 miles of San Diego Downtown, International Airport, and SeaWorld.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Reasonable rates
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to hotels in Downtown San Diego, the Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa may fit the bill. Many guests find the rates reasonable. Plus, your budget won't have to stretch to include parking and Internet access.
positive:
Friendly service
Guests often compliment the standard of service offered at the hotel, describing the staff as friendly and eager to help. Even those guests who were disappointed with other features of the property often say the attention from the staff made all the difference to their stay.
positive:
Convenient location
A stay in this hotel will be infinitely easier if you have your own transport but with that in place, there's nothing stopping you from hitting the excellent choice of nearby shops and restaurants. Plus, the I-8 means you can be in Downtown San Diego in under 20 minutes.
Negative Reviews
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Negative opinions of rooms
Although some guests were happy enough with the quality of their room, others raise what can only be described as a multitude of issues. A few guests simply describe the rooms as containing limited perks but still more complain about broken doors and furniture, too few electrical sockets, and dubious cleanliness. There are also reports of ants.
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Breakfast costs extra
Guests find the rates reasonable, but many would prefer it if breakfast was included. The cost is not excessive, but those guests who just wanted a quick bite to eat didn't like having to pay the same cost as people who wanted to take full advantage of the buffet.
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Tricky to park
A number of reviews suggest that you may find the parking lot at the hotel is less than easy to navigate. It's not well lit and it doesn't sound like it's particularly well maintained either.