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Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

2.5 star property
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast buffet. Take advantage of modern amenities like free WiFi and enjoy some downtime on the picturesque terrace.

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes - Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG (Walnut Creek)
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In the heart of Walnut Creek's business district, Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and dry cleaning services. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the gym or relax on the terrace - previous guests rave about this hotel's convenient location and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobil Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobil Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Walnut Creek, Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG is in the business district and near a metro station. Orinda Theater and John Muir National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Diablo State Park and Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Memorial Stadium or Hellman Tennis Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking. Visit our Walnut Creek travel guide
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2730 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

What's nearby

  • Salvia leucantha, the Mexican bush sage, is a herbaceous perennial plant，Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California Plants
    Gardens at Heather Farm
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lindsay Wildlife Museum
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Diablo Hills Golf Course
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ruth Bancroft Garden
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pleasant Hill-Contra Costa Centre BART Station
    13 min walk
  • Martinez Station
    18 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    2 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    14 min walk
  • Wendy's
    6 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    8 min walk
  • Hasumi
    16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Hotel in the business district
At Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 164 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 16.76 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 55.85 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 16.76 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 55.85 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek
Holiday Inn Hotel Walnut Creek Express
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek Hotel Walnut Creek
Holiday Inn Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 55.85 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 16.76 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lindsay Wildlife Museum and Kaiser Permanente. Lesher Center for the Arts and Diablo Hills Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pleasant Hill-Contra Costa Centre BART Station is 13 minutes by foot and Walnut Creek Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and a hot drink bar for tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly at check-in rooms clean breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The hot breakfast was delicious since they serve turkey and pork sausage, scrambled eggs, and omelettes. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff.
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, easy check-in hotel is clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, friendly staff, very nice breakfast with lots of hot and cold options, including cinnamon buns, a pancake machine, and 3 types of cereal. Free coffee and tea are available all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saudah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, comfortable bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and clean nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front staff at check in was friendly and courteous - great location and good price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and especially kind and courteous staff!! Room was a bit wonky though, the bathroom door was too close to one of the beds in the room. Making it difficult to open without bothering the person in the bed next to the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but the hotel was noisy. The Wifi needs an upgrade, it was really slow. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even though I was only here less than 24 hours, hotel is clean. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very updated in regards to all facilities, the breakfast was excellent. All the people at the front counter were very friendly and everything went really great thank you Expedia! And thank you Holiday Inn Walnut Creek.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is great room was clean and fresh and not outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay. Very friendly people. Great breakfast. Even let me check in with all the flight drama going on I had to leave early. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good sized rooms…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Azita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast staff was great and made sure everything was in order
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff very friendly and courteous! Made our late check in very pleasant .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is great at this hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smooth check in staff was friendly room was nice a tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025