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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Living room | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, video-game console

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $161
$143 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

Explore the area

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Place, Woodside Central Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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About the neighborhood

Redwood City

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG in Redwood City (Palm Park), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 10 minutes from Stanford University. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from San Francisco Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Woodside Central Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fox Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Mateo County History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Red Morton Community Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offers 62 accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Redwood City hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
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 available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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 Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast menu, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and courteous staff, comfortable room with great AC, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice bed and pillows easy check in and clean place would deff recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith Brewer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms, breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Very nice and clean. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy bed, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room & breakfast were great !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms very clean, beds very comfortable and a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Parking a bit tight and tough when returning late night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

María Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and thoughtful! Loved the breakfast - there were a lot of diff options to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean facility and EXCELLENT breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this location clean clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable....staff was professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
First time staying here and it was wonderful, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026