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City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tijuana with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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, CAS Visa USA
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Tijuana

At City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Plaza Rio Commercial Center and CREA Sports Field. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Zona Rio hotel include San Ysidro Border Crossing and CAS Visa USA.

What's nearby

  • CREA Sports Field - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • CAS Visa USA - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hidalgo Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabor a Mí - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Los Poblanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Miel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río

Hotel in Tijuana with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A free area shuttle within 10 kilometres is available. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tijuana hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Tijuana hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

City Express Tijuana Río
City Express Tijuana Rio Hotel Tijuana
City Río Hotel
City Río Hotel Tijuana Express
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City Express Río Hotel
City Express Río
City Express Tijuana Río
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$192.41, 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.

Is parking available at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

Yep, City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

The closest beach to City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is Rosarito Beach (20.8 km).

Is City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a free local area shuttle, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río is a hit with families.

Does City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

No, City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río?

No, only service animals are allowed.

City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanairi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radames

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilberto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

francis, murray

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo esta bien, solo pedi toallas extras y no me querian dar. Motivo x qué las roban
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price was two High price was to High very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient the location for my trip to Tijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelssy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Garcia, Visalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. A lot of places to eat at walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ANIBAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
A/C damaged
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roxana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The washing machine are failing because there were hairs from previous guests on my bedding. I was switched to two more rooms, and both had the same issue. Cleanliness is severely lacking, and housekeeping needs to be much more attentive. I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. The room was affordable and clean. Staff was very kind and helpful. Continental breakfast was great with many options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025