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Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Salinas

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Free daily buffet breakfast
Porch
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, California Rodeo Grounds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Sports Complex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 235 sq ft
  • 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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Salinas

Heart of Salinas.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Salinas hotel, you'll find National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. First Mayor's House and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northridge Mall - 5 min drive - 3.6 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 perfectly located for exploring Salinas
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salinas hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to the airport?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area is 2.5 mi (7-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 Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area on Nov 5, 2025 start from $94.58, excluding 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 Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area.

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to the beach?

This hotel is 17.6 mi (28-min drive) from Island Beach and 18.3 mi (29-min drive) from Moss Landing State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have a pool?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area does not have a pool.

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to downtown Salinas?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area is 0.9 mi away from Salinas.

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 957 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judith

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the property was fine for my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

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

Dirty room

The room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

3 stars at best

Room was ok. A floor was dirty. No shampoo for shower. Towels thin and not folded well. Room appeared clean beside floor but not organized well. Things out of place. One outlet didn’t work to charge. No luggage rack. Bed and linens were nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

VERY interesting area ! Must read !!

First and Foremost, this “hotel” is right on the most popular street for prostitution just FYI… Secondly, the freeway is right in front so just be aware of noise levels lol. Will I ever stay there again ? Probably not.. The place definitely needs renovating. Broken furniture, lights out , loud exhaust fan , etc.. I will say that the bed was comfy . Overall , my stay was ok but like I said ..just keep in mind the 2 things I mentioned above that way you can make the call to stay or not.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Iwona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julio

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visible and hazardous mold in the units. I would recommend Expedia do the healthy thing and remove this hotel from their platform. Pinky, the manager, was rude, vulgar and accused my family of stealing his hotel’s towels. If zero stars were possible, I would give it zero.
Black mold. Very unhealthy and hazardous.
Black mold. Very unhealthy and hazardous.
Black mold. Very unhealthy and hazardous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

marylou, Bakersfield

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elsa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Not worth it

I wish I knew their breakfast started at 7am. Because I was in town for work, and had to be there at 6:30am. I stayed at 2 other motels, of similar value, in the same area, and they both started at 6am for their breakfast. Other than that, and being overcharged almost $35 for my stay, it was adequate. They charged a different price per night than quoted on this app. I never thought I'd have to pay more for less amenities. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s basically truck stop motel. The room was a little beaten up, grubby stains on door, wallboard patched in a couple of spots very incompetently. Toilet dark brown under rim, like it never is cleaned completely. Didn’t notice til I was sitting on the bed putting on my shoes. I’m tall, so I saw the top of the shower enclosure: I doubt that part’s ever been cleaned. I’ve got pictures.
Shower enclosure
Shower enclosure
Shower enclosure
Look under the rim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles zufriedenstellend. Besuch von Steinbeck-Center gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property Manager was really good guy. He answered all my questions. The property needs an upgrade. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Charlene

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location to travel to Monterey Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
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