Attending or hosting a San Diego convention, trade show, exhibition or special event at the San Diego Convention Center? Start making plans now to stay at Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay, one of the most ideally-located hotels near San Diego Convention Center.
Between events or meetings, retreat to the refreshing comfort of our thoughtfully-appointed San Diego accommodations, providing unrivaled views of the bay or downtown and the convenience of high-speed wireless Internet access.
San Diego Convention Center
Situated just over one mile from our San Diego Convention Center hotel, this state-of-the-art events facility is renowned as one of the top convention centers in the world. Nestled in the heart of San Diego's dynamic downtown district, this venue is sure to impress with breathtaking panoramic views of downtown and the brilliant waters of San Diego Bay.
Recipient of four Planners Choice Awards and five Prime Site Awards, this center boasts a total of 1.7 million gross square feet of interior space and features:
- Sails Pavilion, a stunning 90,000 square-foot, glass-enclosed, column-free space
- Two 40,000 square-foot ballrooms, perfect for events from lectures to glittering soirees
- 72 meeting and banquet rooms
- Two parking areas with 3,950 spaces, including a 1,950-space garage
- Starbucks
- 8 concession stands in the Exhibit Hall
- Landscaped terrace spaces with Bay views
- A complete offering of voice, data and Internet services
In addition to a full range of on-site amenities, the San Diego Convention Center's location also allows event attendees to enjoy a wide sampling of the city's entertainment offerings.
Just ten minutes from the airport, the Center is across the street from the San Diego Padres' Petco Park and within walking distance to San Diego staples such as the unique Horton Plaza, charming Seaport Village and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, offering an endless variety of shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
View the San Diego Convention Center calendar of events.
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