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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near National Steinbeck Center in Salinas

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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195 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, California Rodeo Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪27 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 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)
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 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
  • 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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • First Mayor's House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natividad Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 8 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Hotel near National Steinbeck Center in Salinas
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 Salinas hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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.

Similar properties

Lobby
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,001 reviews
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
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 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 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 2.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 13.9 mi (34-min drive) from Salinas River State Beach and 15.5 mi (29-min drive) from Monterey 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EMILY, Simi Valley

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

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

brian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stop for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarjeet

All good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and were very pleased. We had asked for a quiet room when making the reservation, and they reserved a very nice room for us on the 3rd floor. The view from our room was relaxing as we could see the fields of lettuce being harvested and the beautiful hills in the background. We also enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. There was quite the selection of items to choose from. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good hotel, lengthly check in

Too long to check in while the receptionist was on the phone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, staff were professionals, rooms were very clean. About 45-60 mins from Carmel and point lobos. Is a newer built hotel maybe ten years old. Much bwtter condition than any of the other hotels in this city. Has a gym, pool, and hottub! Free holiday style breakfast. They actually had a very nice coffee machine that grinded the beans for each cup of coffee. Not the generic drip coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Traveled with group

Holiday Day Inn- Salinas

Daisy, the lady that cleaned our room was AMAZING! She was so sweet and she did a great job cleaning our room. The pillows were the worst! They were way too soft. The breakfast each day was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene Sheena

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

Best placed i ever stayed

The room is so clean and looks brand new. Stuff is so nice and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great! Received an upgrade, I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aristeo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The problem is the pool is out of service. They don’t say anything about it until you get there.no room for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and professional. The breakfast was good and the 24 hour coffee availability was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Thumbs up!

Great choice for an overnight in Salinas. My only grief was from the guests above us and the lack of sound separation. Unfortunately, this is a problem in almost every hotel. Otherwise, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

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

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025