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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

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A buffet area with various food options, including omelets and other dishes, arranged in metal serving trays.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.
A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$119 nightly
The current price is $133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Explore the area

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195 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

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
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Salinas

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG places you in the heart of Salinas, within a 5-minute drive of Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Northridge Mall and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from California State University Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Aguila Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 9 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

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 (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Null
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Salinas
Salinas Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas Hotel Salinas
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Salinas Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Salinas
Holiday Inn Express Suites Salinas

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient and the breakfast options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Great breakfast and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room everything was clean friendly staff and breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re visiting the northern coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable, friendly, courteous staff and very clean property with a nice location overlooking the Gabilan Range and agriculture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, convenient parking, good coffee in the breakfast area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay! Friendly Staff, Rooms clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with super nice staff! The breakfast is awesome. I really like their coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was great,, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great breakfast if youre looking for clean and safe place to check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are clean and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great yummy breakfast..fresh every morning..rooms very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, clean, spacious room for 5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times and it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. Used the gym and took advantage of the free continental breakfast. We were very pleased with this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional front desk staff. Large comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel, clean rooms, very friendly staff, and great breakfast. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff at check-in. Clean room, pleasant stay, good breakfast with friendly staff. Easy checkout. I will add to my list of choices to stay when I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great the room were clean the breakfast was good but they don’t stock the items the entire time the breakfast is available they ran out of items before the time was over so plan to arrive early
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was great. We will be back!!!! I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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