How lame, and I feel sorry for chance57465 who originally started this thread because the 1ast 10 replies have had nothing to do with the originally question, Check other Holiday Inns in the area and change your reservations. Good luck and you will love San Diego!

Don't stay near Sports Arena. Try to get something near Mission Bay. Much better with kids, there are some playgrounds and grassy areas and you can walk around the bay. Also centrally located for sight-seeing. Have fun...