Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$161
$144 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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, First Mayor's House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

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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
  • First Mayor's House - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 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

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

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas Hotel Salinas
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Salinas
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jason, fresno

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cuauhtemoc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rafaela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the goodies the room had available for us was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Traveled with partner
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrizalyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xuehui

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
All was great except for a TV that could not change the channel - so stuck on one channel. Nobody on staff could fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pranil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dora L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking safe, healthy meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet room, and everything worked properly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all friendly and courteous. The Breakfast awesome! Parking is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hyo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sueli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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