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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3.0 star property

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A buffet with labeled sections for omelets and cheese.
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 reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $165
$148 nightly
$165 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, 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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

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)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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

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

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

2 King Standard

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Standard Communication Accessible Roll In Shower

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

1 King Standard Communication Accessible Roll In Shower

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite 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

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. 686 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Della

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

julio

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

10/10 Excellent

melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Raven

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Derya

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

10/10 Excellent

Daynette

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

8/10 Good

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh every morning. And the parking was safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and helpful staff. Crib provided was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Hotel in general was very clean breakfast is one of the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

silvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Terasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean, beds were big and comfortable and the breakfast options were great. Really wish the breakfast opened at 6AM on Sundays to accommodate early game times at the near by softball complex, but everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maribel

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

10/10 Excellent

Xun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Break fast are pretty good and comprehensive. Rooms are spacious anc clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prabhleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

The best stay

All of the breakfast options were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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