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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near National Steinbeck Center

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Property amenity
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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195 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Natividad Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Salinas

City center stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Salinas hotel, you'll find National Steinbeck Center and Salinas Sports Complex. Northridge Mall is within 6 miles (10 km) and California State University Monterey Bay is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3-star hotel near National Steinbeck Center
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Salinas hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG offers 76 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG is 2.8 mi (8-min drive) away from the Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG on Apr 12, 2026 start from $146, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 17.7 mi (30-min drive) from Island Beach and 18.4 mi (31-min drive) from Moss Landing State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG offers free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG to downtown Salinas?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG is 0.9 mi away from Salinas.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th stay here. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Malene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meget lækkert værelse. Kedelig morgenmad - lille udvalg af tilbehør uden en masse sukker.Manglede ost/smøreost…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved our stay, but there was some sort of reunion and they woke up very early the entire weekend and made a lot of noise, going in and out of their rooms, slamming their room doors. We could not sleep in on any day that we were there. And we stayed a total of 4
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay. Very clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very Clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adilene J

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great except very low water pressure for the shower on the third level. Besides that beds were great the food was good and the people were friendly at the desk
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The place was clean and everything was perfect and we had a good day. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlow Ann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think Everything about the place was perfect..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jason, fresno

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jason, fresno

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was easy. Room was clean and I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMILY, Simi Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Febie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this place. It was very clean and new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025