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Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

2.5 star property
Hotel in Salinas with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Located in the heart of the city, Quality Inn Salinas offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy the breakfast buffet, free in-room WiFi, and on-site laundry. Relax in the vegetable garden, and get assistance anytime with the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natividad Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Hotel in the city center
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A vegetable garden, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Salinas
Quality Salinas
Salinas Quality Inn
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel
Quality Inn Salinas Salinas
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area located?

Located in the heart of Salinas, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of National Steinbeck Center, Aguila Cultural Center, and First Mayor's House. Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and Steinbeck House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Salinas Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 963 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GONZALO

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Me reservo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice .!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

CHIANN YU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old and did not remodel for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paola

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t come back here if they paid me to. The customer service was terrible, over the phone and in person. I was yelled at and treated poorly because they didn’t understand my question. The place is dirty. Walking on the carpet left our feet black, the door hadn’t been wiped, there were hairs in the tub. The monitors in the rooms beeped every so often all day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money and beat expectations

The place was very clean, beds comfy and room spacious. The breakfast was very good for the money and plentiful! Oatmeal, waffles, coffee, yogurt, juice. The hotel/motel is situated near a main highway so you could hear traffic/ sirens but we did sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yesemia

Liked: Staff & service
The Manager was very friendly kind and attended to us very promptly!! The rooms were ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ignacio

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in front of a McDonald’s and In n Out. Gas station and freeway very accessible. Overall is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Choice, never another stay in your properties, how could you let your name be associated with this property? What a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Quality Inn was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and respectful the place is clean and I would definitely go back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, the hotel staff was friendly and attentive. The room was comfortable and the breakfast delicious and a perfect way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & the staff was super nice. The complementary breakfast was small but very good & overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. HOWEVER, bathroom sink was clogged, both hot and cold faucets ran HOT. No one on officr. Also had to get keys 3 tomes to get door open Befsidetabkes stickly..floir very dirty. Poor facilitu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

marylou

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man who was supposed to check us in stated he was the manager and was rude and canceled my room along with my sisters room and nieces room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice attendant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruslan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I havent stayed at a whole lot of hotels, but this one has to be the worst i have ever been to. This place is very unclean. Our room smelled bad, the bedsheets and towels were stained, the toilet paper dispenser had MOLD. On top of this, there were smudges on the walls in our room and blood in the elevator. The gentleman at the front was a little grumpy and slow. I do not recommend this hotel. The only plus was the breakfast included, though limited, and In n out was a minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A lot worse than the one in king city, not recomme

Definitely not good for family to stay there, specially if you have kids. Inefficient front desk workers, marijuana smell in the parking lot, mold on the restroom ceiling, dirty frozen ice in the freezer, stained carpet. Our unit didn’t have shampoo, when I went to asked for it, they didn’t even have a new bottle, gave me two used ones!! Worst motel I have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service
Price good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pierfranco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

barely okay

Hotel was loud! It is right on the freeway. Rooms are basic, I guess fine if need an inexpensive place to stay when passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Easy access to fast food after traveling. Pretty clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gisela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hello, I would like people who like to stay awake to go to the space below if they want and like to party, so that people who are locked up can rest and take advantage of the service and the place to limp.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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