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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near National Steinbeck Center

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior
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

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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.
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195 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Northridge Mall - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 8 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brewjee Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Delicias - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Chilacatazo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Hotel near Salinas Sports Complex
Located close to National Steinbeck Center 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 computer station, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV 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

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Salinas
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Salinas Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas Hotel Salinas
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Salinas Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Suites Salinas

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 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

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 (2.2 km) from National Steinbeck Center and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Salinas Sports Complex. Northridge Mall and California State University Monterey Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km). Salinas Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my entire stay:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Very clean

I always love to stay at Holiday Inn whenever I’m on my trips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great! Received an upgrade, I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and professional. The breakfast was good and the 24 hour coffee availability was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Very clean and good breakfast Nice receptionist la
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Mireya

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

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

David M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, staff were professionals, rooms were very clean. About 45-60 mins from Carmel and point lobos. Is a newer built hotel maybe ten years old. Much bwtter condition than any of the other hotels in this city. Has a gym, pool, and hottub! Free holiday style breakfast. They actually had a very nice coffee machine that grinded the beans for each cup of coffee. Not the generic drip coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

I enjoyed my stay the rooms are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Menchie

Clean. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Convenient location. Good breakfast. Lack of pool during our stay was a problem for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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