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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
Front of property - evening/night
Aerial view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Natividad Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresh Market Produce - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 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
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A vending machine and 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • 24-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
  • Smoke-free property

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: anytime
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
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
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: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1001 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

mohamed

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

maria socorro

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

4/10 Poor

Alejandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is out dated. The area is not very safe. Office closes at 9pm so you cannot request assistance. Room was dirty, floor was not clean, restroom was dirty and there was no soap. Not worth the price. Property states breakfast is provided but that is false advertisement, they had nasty coffee and a few granola bars. Do not stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

8/10 Good

Ariana

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

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

6/10 Okay

Juan Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the hotel needs remodeling, quite worn out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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.

2/10 Terrible

cyrus j

This place is a ****hole. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you’re in a pinch

Sunny D and Costco granola bars are not breakfast. Rooms could use a thorough deep cleaning. Mattresses probably cost 80 bucks new 10 years ago. Pillows are small square and stuffed full of ground up memory foam that sounds comfortable in theory but my neck is still sore even 24hrs after checkout. Husband and wife team who run it. The wife was nice. The husband gave the impression that I was bothering him when I asked him for extra towels. Conveniently located two blocks away from Starbucks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, but needs definite updating. It needs a little updating because it’s old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sliding Mattress

If you try sitting up on the bed to watch TV from a laying down position the mattress slides forward as to almost fall backwards.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls and stark industrial neighborhood made this a place we wanted to leave in the rear view. The room was spare but clean. Nice TV. The walls are thin, and the landings echo, hear the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit pricy for a place with peeling paint and confusing signage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was not satisfied one bit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bathroom sink backed up

On prior stays at Howard Johnson’s I had no problems, but this time the bathroom sink was backed up, and it took 15 minutes of running the water to get hot water! What a waste. There was mold on our sheets as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fakhar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lot more money for the quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent room for sleep, kinda shady area it seemed like.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023