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Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG

2.5 star property
A convenient oasis near downtown Mountain View where travelers can start their day with a hot breakfast, relax in the garden, or maintain workout routines

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Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto is in Shoreline West. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, on-site coffee shop, in-room WiFi, garden, fitness center, and free bicycles to explore the area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Shoreline West, a neighborhood in Mountain View, Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG is near a metro station. Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Mountain View travel guide
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Mountain View, CA

What's nearby

  • Stevens Creek Trail
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Klein Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mariposa Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rengstorff Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station
    5 min drive
  • Mountain View Station
    7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Kunjip Tofu
    10 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    5 min walk
  • Chicken G's
    2 min walk
  • 1 Oz Coffee
    13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG

Hotel near Stanford University
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and tablet computers

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after 11 PM must use the phone or doorbell at the front door.

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 available for USD 30.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG 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 Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG located?

Located in Shoreline West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, and San Andreas Fault Trail. San Antonio Shopping Center and NASA Ames Visitor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Mountain View Station is 24 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

Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was so good and many options to choose from. They are still doing remodeling but everything was clean and out of the way. The room was very big. Parking was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gheorghe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, plenty of food. The room was clean, unfortunately the room safe was not working. During my stay there was lots of available free hotel parking. The hotel staff was nice and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well located, nice staff, quiet and early breakfast buffet was very convenient
Breakfast omelette, potatoes, toast bread options
Breakfast bar
Tables
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PILAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of ot, even under construction, no disruption and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Brand new remodel just completed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms good location very helpful and professional staff free breakfast good options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pakou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast , one of the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liang Shih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet property is essential for resting and sleeping; convenient location for us; 24 h services on water/tea/coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient it was quiet, clean, and affordable compared to some other places in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

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

Great Hotel!

Amazing staff, breakfast and cleaniness of the room. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dong Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked that they provided a simple but varied breakfast for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking Area was safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
third time staying there and always pleasant, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Young man at the front desk was very helpful for bus ride to Stanford University. Great breakfast and cleaning staff and maintenance staff were very friendly and kind asking us if we need anything. We will definitely come back!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and close to shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, good price
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Check in was very smooth. Room clean, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suenee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to place I can go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid. Clean. Quiet. Good value Centrally located. Dated interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susnata

no hot breakfast, renovation going on, you should tell that inwebsite
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

Relax and enjoy!

A great place to stay. Very quiet and the personnel very friendly. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025