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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

2.5 star property
Hotel in Salinas with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Exterior
Aerial view
Front of property - evening/night
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas sits in the heart of the business district, offering practical comforts for productive stays. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi, park for free, and access the business center whenever work calls.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Salinas, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is in the city center. First Mayor's House and Steinbeck House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sherwood Tennis Center and Salinas Fairways Golf Course. Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and The Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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131 John Street, Salinas, CA, 93901

What's nearby

  • Steinbeck House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Steinbeck Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Farm - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min walk
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brewjee Coffee Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chilacatazo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Hotel in the business district
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
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
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel Salinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas located?

Located in the heart of Salinas, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Salinas Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 1009 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing onsite manager. extremely helpful. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was not a very nice place....basically a dump. Bed ok and room appeared clean but overall a poor hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was cool, almost no hot water. Room was comfortable enough. Very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here has been wonderful. While I was here, the hotel upgraded my room with a new bed and furniture, which made me feel like royalty. I also want to give special recognition to one of the housekeepers, an older Hispanic lady whose name I unfortunately can’t recall. She was incredibly kind, personable, and thorough—she made my stay feel comfortable and cared for. The combination of great service and the effort the hotel puts into making guests feel valued really stood out to me. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esteban

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom plugged
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not enough parking space available, had to park out in the street. Also, no dinner, only coffee available, no lids, and had only power creamer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine but the service was frustrating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The matress in our room was completely worn out; the room did not have a smoke detector; the walls of the building are thin and we could hear our neighbors conversations. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downtown excellent location hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was not customer service friendly and the room conditions weren’t ideal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is always friendly and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

Nice room setup

Great room. Helpful maids. Easy parking. My only complaint, there was toilet water on the bathroom floor, the first time I used it. I thought it was a leak, but no. It was just there for some reason. Also, if a place serves breakfast, I think they should start early, for those in town for work, and not just travelers passing thru.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria socorro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

LaLisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors were covered in dirt/ dust. Very gritty feeling to walk on. The elevators are cut off at 9pm and is a big hassle! Staff was not very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like staying here i just wish there wasn't so many prostitution here that makes it unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Never staying here again

Floor was so dirty. Sink had brown stains. Drain had other peoples hair in it. The morning we checked out, employees were powering washing our door and window, water came into our room. I have a video.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Akop

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For one or two days of business trip and the price this place is pretty OK
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the Steinbeck Center and walking distance to main street with some great places to eat and drink.

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

For the price point in Downtown Salinas, the accommodations were nice and average. Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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