Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU, an IHG Hotel (La Mesa, USA)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.