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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

2.5 star property
Business travelers find everything they need at this convenient hotel, from complimentary WiFi to round-the-clock front desk assistance

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 King Bed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Salinas, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is in the city center. Sherwood Tennis Center and Salinas Fairways Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Fort Ord National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca or California Rodeo Grounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Salinas travel guide
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131 John Street, Salinas, CA, 93901

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center
    National Steinbeck Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Steinbeck House
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aguila Cultural Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • First Mayor's House
    14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • El Chilacatazo
    5 min walk
  • Oldtown Salinas
    8 min walk
  • El Colibrí
    6 min walk

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas 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 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 Oldtown 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Front desk attendant was courteous. The room needed a bit of attention. The top of the bed header was extremely dusty. Check in and out process was hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked my stay. I couldn't use the waffle maker in the morning. Breakfast gets super packed. But you have access to coffee any time. Can't really complain. When I game in the room it was super clean and there's a lot of space in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downtown excellent location hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not kid friendly this place was crawling with prostitutes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

kristoffer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked how the staff was nice and friendly. I didn’t like how there was illegal activity going on in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The information on Expedia made me feel this was a safe, clean hotel. It was everything but that. Thankful I was able to cancel the second night that was reserved and receive a credit for that night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and rusty, tile floor broken, towel rack rusty towels were dirty. Noise all night. Floor were dirty and lamps and hair dry were full of dust. Bed was ok, but sheet had small spots that looked like blood or soiled. Did not used the just pushed them to the side. Not a family oriented place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Do Not Stay Here

I'm very sorry I did not read the reviews. The reviews on here (Hotels.com) are pretty bad but OMG....read the ones on other platforms. All 100% true. EXTREMELY RUDE young lady at the front desk. No "hello-welcome." She looked perturbed that she had to get up from the couch to check me in. The neighborhood and outside of the building seemed sketchy. The room was actually okay. Old fashioned-not modern at all - torn curtains.....but decent and seemed clean. But after reading reviews on other platforms I probably didn't look close enough. There was ZERO free breakfast to speak of so I went to Starbucks to get my own breakfast only to come back and find out I'm locked out of the building. After several doorbell rings someone unlocked it. Lots of LOUD construction going on across the hall. I might have been able to overlook a lot of things but after my initial HORRIBLE customer service upon check-in......I will never go back and never recommend this place. We work hard for our money and we are not going to be treated terribly when we spend it at your establishment. A smile and a warm welcome helps set the tone for a traveler new to your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In two night stay they don’t clean are room o offer any towels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

JAMES

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was not clean, requiring the night manager cleaning it . They apologized. We didn’t stay the second night. We requested a refund for the second night, but the inn denied the request.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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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
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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
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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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

dror

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was super bad, smell unbearable. And on top of it, there was a lot of prostitute activity
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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