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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Garden
Lobby
Lobby
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central provides a peaceful location near San Francisco Bay. Travelers start their day with the complimentary breakfast buffet, connect using WiFi in common areas, or maintain their fitness routine at the gym that's open around the clock.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Staumbaugh Heller, a neighborhood in Redwood City, Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is in the suburbs. Stanford Theatre and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Stanford University Arboretum and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Foundry, or consider a night out at Frost Amplitheater.
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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Stanford University - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Milagros Cantina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Hotel located in Staumbaugh Heller
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 62 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free internet and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Parking height restrictions apply
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 Redwood City-Central by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG located?

Located in Staumbaugh Heller, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodside Central Shopping Center, Fox Theatre, and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. Sequoia Hospital and The Foundry are also within 3 mi (5 km). Redwood City Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1017 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service & amazing hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely we will stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was in wonderful shape. Very clean very comfortable and the staff was more than I ever expected. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this hotel. Everything was very clean. Beds were comfortable. Service was amazing. They have a parking garage and free breakfast that was actually pretty good. Would definitely stay here again. Only anout a 4min drive to downtown Redwood City and plenty of stores around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Son

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience for the price. The neighborhood at night is a little suspect, but overall it was clean, there was parking and the pillows were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

virgil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express staff was great. The free breakfast was good and plentful. The hotel had a pancake machine that made good pancakes on demand
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express the staff was great. The free breakfast was good and plentiful. The breakfast had a pancake making machine. The pancakes were good and on demand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe secure parking and elevator at garage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good. The surrounding area was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, nice breakfast option , clean and new , easy to parking. enjoyed the stay, will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was clean and the parking felt safe and secured. Would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, excellent breakfast buffet, convenient parking and an elevator. My perfect stay for me while my husband was having surgery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious room. Fresh air.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nora Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, a bit loud as noise carries unfortunately. Walls were paper thin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was the bed was to soft for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, over the top breakfast. We will recommend and return on our next trip,also the bed and pillows were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well food was good for breakfast but for the room did not have bottles of water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suitida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a Coldplay concert and the room was great. The overall stay was great and easy. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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