Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG

Los Angeles

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG 1
1 / 10

Axel’s take

It's a strong local base, but a poor shortcut to Los Angeles.

Choose it for
Spacious rooms, included breakfast and free parking for San Dimas–Pomona visits.
Skip it if
You want central LA convenience, nightlife at the door or reliably quiet rooms.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · A simple suburban chain hotel with breakfast and free parking

This is a straightforward limited-service hotel that makes sense when your plans center on San Dimas, Pomona or nearby family. Booking.com guests praise the spacious rooms, cleanliness and breakfast; Expedia’s stronger service rating reinforces the impression of a helpful team. Free parking, hot breakfast and an outdoor pool give it a useful set of basics for families and working travelers.

The compromises are uneven room condition and noise, rather than a lack of amenities. An August 2025 Tripadvisor guest described completed remodeling, but later reviews still mention older bathrooms and furnishings. Reports of nighttime guest noise also recur across sites. We'd choose it for a local, car-based visit—not for daily trips to Hollywood, the coast or central LA.

Rooms
Spacious accommodation is a strength in Booking.com feedback. An August 2025 Tripadvisor review reports remodeled accommodation, while later reports describe a mixture of updated rooms and older fittings.
Cleanliness
The aggregate evidence is reassuring: cleanliness scores are 8.5/10 on Booking.com and 8.8/10 on Expedia.
Service
A clear strength: staff score 8.9/10 on Booking.com and service scores 9.0/10 on Expedia, supported by guest praise for helpfulness.
Amenities
Complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. There is no on-site restaurant beyond breakfast service.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking is $0. The hotel provides neither an airport shuttle nor a local shuttle.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

485 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas

The address puts you on West Arrow Highway, with shops and restaurants accessible on foot rather than a sightseeing district outside. Think practical suburban errands and meals, not an atmospheric neighborhood stay. Old Town San Dimas offers a more appealing destination for a local outing.

What guests say

Amenities

Complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. There is no on-site restaurant beyond breakfast service.

  • Spa tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Bar

Good to know

Self-parking
$0 for guest self-parking in the outdoor on-site lot.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 3 PM; check-out by 11 AM. Minimum check-in age is 21.
Breakfast
Hot breakfast is included with the stay.
Pool hours
Outdoor pool and whirlpool open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Pets and smoking
Pets are not allowed; the hotel is smoke-free.
Airport transfers
No hotel airport shuttle or local-area shuttle is provided.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · en.planetofhotels.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG — Los Angeles, United States

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG is a simple suburban chain hotel with breakfast and free parking in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 485 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas. Property ID: 2325473.

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About Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG

Axel's take: 8.1/10

It's a strong local base, but a poor shortcut to Los Angeles.

  • Choose it for: Spacious rooms, included breakfast and free parking for San Dimas–Pomona visits.
  • Skip it if: You want central LA convenience, nightlife at the door or reliably quiet rooms.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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Attic Studio with sea view

Location

Useful for San Dimas and Pomona visits; awkward for an LA-wide vacation.

  • The block: The address puts you on West Arrow Highway, with shops and restaurants accessible on foot rather than a sightseeing district outside. Think practical suburban errands and meals, not an atmospheric neighborhood stay. Old Town San Dimas offers a more appealing destination for a local outing.
  • Getting around: A car is the practical choice for Fairplex, colleges and scattered local visits. San Dimas station provides an A Line alternative toward Pasadena and Downtown LA, but rail access does not make this a central base. Airport journeys require a car, taxi or rideshare; the hotel has no airport shuttle.
  • After dark: Plan evening outings rather than choosing this for nightlife. Sleep is not assured by the suburban setting: 2026 reviews mention late guest noise and pool-area disturbance.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · en.planetofhotels.com.

Best areas in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 8.2/10 for a quiet stay. Favor Manhattan’s residential streets and beach routines; avoid Hermosa’s entertainment frontage if late-night noise would spoil the stay.
  • Pasadena: 7.8/10 for a quiet stay. Old Pasadena offers dinner, architecture and arts without the club-focused rhythm of Hollywood or West Hollywood.
  • Beverly Hills: 6.5/10 for a quiet stay. A composed setting and quieter dinners suit a slower evening routine, especially away from entertainment-focused districts.
  • Universal City: 6.1/10 for a quiet stay. Evenings revolve around CityWalk rather than neighborhood bar-hopping; this remains a park-led stay, not a secluded retreat.
  • Santa Monica: 5.8/10 for a quiet stay. Build a slower coastal routine, remembering that downtown still attracts evening diners, bars and visitors.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.0/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Long Beach: 4.9/10 for a quiet stay.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 4.8/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Downtown LA: 4.7/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Hollywood: 4.6/10 for a quiet stay.
  • West Hollywood: 4.2/10 for a quiet stay. Where to stay in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Kawada Hotel (Downtown LA). Kawada wins when: A short Downtown stay focused on museums and transit, with little time spent in the room. Keep Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG when: San Dimas or Pomona plans, more room to spread out, included breakfast and straightforward parking.
  • Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX (Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach). Seahorse Inn wins when: A South Bay driving itinerary, especially in a remodeled Premium room, with free parking. Keep Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas by IHG when: Visits centered on the eastern San Gabriel Valley, plus included breakfast and a hotel-published outdoor pool and whirlpool.

What guests say

Aggregate evidence is positive: Expedia records 493 top ratings among 901 reviews. Accessible 2026 feedback praises cleanliness and staff, while noise and uneven room condition remain cautions.

Good to know

  • Self-parking: $0 for guest self-parking in the outdoor on-site lot.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3 PM; check-out by 11 AM. Minimum check-in age is 21.
  • Breakfast: Hot breakfast is included with the stay.
  • Pool hours: Outdoor pool and whirlpool open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • Pets and smoking: Pets are not allowed; the hotel is smoke-free.
  • Airport transfers: No hotel airport shuttle or local-area shuttle is provided.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · en.planetofhotels.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Spacious accommodation is a strength in Booking.com feedback. An August 2025 Tripadvisor review reports remodeled accommodation, while later reports describe a mixture of updated rooms and older fittings.
  • Cleanliness: The aggregate evidence is reassuring: cleanliness scores are 8.5/10 on Booking.com and 8.8/10 on Expedia.
  • Service: A clear strength: staff score 8.9/10 on Booking.com and service scores 9.0/10 on Expedia, supported by guest praise for helpfulness.
  • Amenities: Complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. There is no on-site restaurant beyond breakfast service.
  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $0. The hotel provides neither an airport shuttle nor a local shuttle.

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