City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and pendant lighting.
A modern breakfast bar with a self-service coffee machine, various food options, and a clean, tiled floor.
A modern lobby with a grey sectional sofa, two side chairs, a blue geometric wall art, and a potted plant.
A CityExpress Hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Dr. Atl No.6 Col. Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC, 22320
  • Place, Plaza Rio Commercial Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Cultural Tijuana
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hidalgo Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Located in Zona Rio, City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is adjacent to Tijuana Medical Corp and within a 10-minute stroll of Plaza Rio Commercial Center. This 131-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • CREA Sports Field - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hidalgo Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hospital Angeles Tijuana - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gastro 17 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Takoyaki Bros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Miel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free parking and a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Safes and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

City Express Tijuana Río

City Express Tijuana Rio Hotel Tijuana

City Río Hotel

City Río Hotel Tijuana Express

City Express Tijuana Río Hotel

City Express Río Hotel

City Express Río

City Express Tijuana Río

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Tijuana

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel Tijuana

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río on Oct 11, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

This hotel is situated in Zona Rio within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Rio Commercial Center and CREA Sports Field. You'll also find San Ysidro Border Crossing and Estadio Caliente within a short drive.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río include a casino on the premises?

No, City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río though service animals are welcome.

How close is the airport from City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

The closest major airport to City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ), which is 4 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 20.6 mi away (36-minute drive).

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1057 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every was fine and adequate. Just right for the price. The free breakfast was great too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean, the staff was very helpful and location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Stayed friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, good management and great cleaning & breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was pwrfect food and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, attentive and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, parking and great air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yubia

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good, and the AC worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay in area for family function . Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was nice, but the breakfast can be better
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check was so smooth, and staff was so friendly and understanding All inquiries were addressed Our room was spotless Definitely making it a consistent stay when in Tijuana
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and very close to shopping and food! They have a very nice continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and close to the downtown of Tijuana. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Estefanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had cold AC, we were able to check in as soon as 11:00am. Staff was great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JAZMINE A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good! Staff was helpful and informative.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very helpful since we arrived. Place was clean and location convenient with walking distances of stores, food, etc. Our room reservation came with breakfast which was really fresh and it offered good variety of items. I would recommend this place for your next stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place , good breakfast and accessible parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, front desk night staff friendly and delicious bfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service staff very helpful the complementary breakfast was very delicious 👌 all the receptionist very nice especially this girl call Sol five stars was not enough ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value. Great area. Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026