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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
Garden
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Grullense - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Milagros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Grullense E & E - ‬16 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 a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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. 640 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Robert

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

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

8/10 Good

Rutendo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Smells nice too. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Amenities
Clean hotel with great complimentary breakfast offered to guests!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room and polite customer service. The pancake machine was broken 💔
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and always have a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Friendly staff . Great breakfast 👍 Would recommend this Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast spread was excellent and much appreciated. Staff was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great location

Our room was near the breakfast area and elevator. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, comfortable and an easy 15 minute drive to Stanford in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in & out was easy. Parking spots right outside. It was a nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, clean place the receptionist was also very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.. nothing special but not a bad place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Blia

Disliked: Amenities
This establishment lacks basic services such as a computer and printer for check in and printing boarding passes. The breakfast was disappointing, as the food was the same every day without variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property located near by to many shopping centers, the staff and employees are all very friendly and helpful. It’s great place to stay either on business trip or personal holiday visits
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandrakala

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location walking to a lot of places. The only thing is the hotel is close to a major road. My room is on the quiet side but can still hear some traffic noise at night. But overall not a bad choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025