Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a convenient grab-and-go breakfast before tackling work projects at the 24-hour business center any time they need

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Located in central Salinas, Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers travelers a complimentary to-go breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Guests can relax in the welcoming lobby or pick up necessities at the on-site store. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Salinas, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by National Steinbeck Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marina Dunes Preserve and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Salinas Sports Complex or WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Visit our Salinas travel guide
Map
195 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center showing interior views and heritage elements
    National Steinbeck Center
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • First Mayor's House
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natividad Hospital
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station
    9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    4 min walk
  • Fresh M Produce
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Hotel near National Steinbeck Center
Located close to Salinas Sports Complex and Northridge Mall, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Salinas, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from National Steinbeck Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Salinas Sports Complex. Northridge Mall and California State University Monterey Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prabhleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very Clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all friendly and courteous. The Breakfast awesome! Parking is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Febie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this place. It was very clean and new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dora L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking safe, healthy meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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The staff was friendly. The place was clean and everything was perfect and we had a good day. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and the ladies who fixed it were so nice!! The room was clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok Breakfast & plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LETICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean, bright rooms. We had absolutely no complaints. Breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best placed i ever stayed

The room is so clean and looks brand new. Stuff is so nice and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, really happy with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and overall the stay was enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay! It was very nice and comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, nice staff, and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, nice and clean room. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, they have coffee available 24/7 in the lobby and safe & comfortable especially for women.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, fairly good breakfast with good coffee, front desk people very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petrus

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Had a wonderful stay, staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. As usual the hot breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025