Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

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Howard Johnson
6 (327 reviews)
131 John Street , Salinas , US
+1 831-296-2817

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Complimentary breakfast frequently praised
Friendly/welcoming staff mentioned several times
Clean rooms (reported by many guests)
Comfortable beds
Convenient location
Quick/efficient check-in (in some reports)
Cons:
Peeling tub paint and other peeling surfaces (headboard)
Sticky or dirty floors, dirty desk/remote
Unpleasant or unhelpful reception / attempted late check-in refusal
No internet connection reported
Room smelled of smoke (pot) in at least one case
Lack of information/signage about included breakfast
Burn marks on countertop and other maintenance issues
Raised/unmarked threshold posing a safety hazard

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Mixed signals: multiple reports of peeling tub paint, sticky floors, dirty desk/remote, and other maintenance issues, but several guests also explicitly praised very clean rooms.
Service
6.5
Mixed: several mentions of friendly, welcoming and outstanding staff, but also reports of unhelpful or rude reception (refusal to check in after 10pm, inattentive receptionist).
Location
7.5
Consistently positive: noted as convenient and liked by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
5
Mixed: comfortable beds and pleasant-smelling rooms reported, but issues with peeling headboard, burn marks, and smoke odor in at least one room; a raised threshold was also noted as a hazard.
Amenities
5.5
Mixed: complimentary breakfast praised, but lack of signage/info about breakfast and at least one report of no internet connection reduce the score.
Value for Money
5
Mixed to negative: at least one guest explicitly disappointed given price; others felt their stay matched expectations.
Food and Beverage
7
Generally positive: complimentary breakfast described as delicious and a highlight for multiple guests.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed: several glowing stays with excellent service and cleanliness contrasted with multiple significant complaints about maintenance, cleanliness lapses, and front-desk issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Convenient Location

Comfortable Rooms

Business Center and Vending Machines

Experience convenience and comfort at Howard Johnson Inn Salinas. With a prime location and amenities like free WiFi, cable TV, and a business center, your stay in Salinas will be a memorable one. Book now for a relaxing getaway.

Important information:

Please note: The elevator is closed every night from 12:00 until 06:00.

If paid by a major credit card, the deposit will be less than if a guest pays with a debit card or with cash.

Please note: The number of guests occupying the room should match at the time of check-in to avoid additional charges at check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNS

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 327 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 6.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Luis • couple • us
2
Disappointed
Pros:

Affordable

Cons:

Smelled like weed and there was a lot of random people in the parking lot hanging around.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Ebony • couple • us
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Jesus • couple • us
1
Cons:

Weak breakfast & found two cockroaches and the the young girls at the desk kept talking in there international language and kept laughing makes us people feel uncomfortable

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • us
5
I wouldn’t go back. Nice kid at the front desk
Pros:

Breakfast was ok.

Cons:

The tub paint was peeling off. Awful

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jose Arnold • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mendoza • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Rheavynn • couple • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Raven • couple • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rheavynn • couple • us
10
Overall, my stay exceeded my expectations. Between the cleanliness, exceptional customer service, convenient location, a
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Hotel Experience!

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and couldn’t be more pleased with my experience! The cleanliness was excellent, and everything was well-maintained, making the room feel comfortable, fresh, and welcoming. The hospitality was truly outstanding. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and made me feel valued throughout my stay. The location was also very convenient, making it easy to get around and access nearby places. To top it all off, the complimentary breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the morning!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Celeste • couple • us
2
I'd probably never stay here again. For what I paid and what I got was extremely disappointing
Cons:

The floors were sticky, there was some type of food on the remote, the headboard was peeling, there was burn marks on the sink countertop. And the tub was peeling as well

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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kriera • solo_traveller • se
7
Cons:

Det var mycket dåligt städat.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Takahiro • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The receptionist care more her nails than guest.

No internet connection

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

Floors and desk were dirty.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
5
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth Tyler • couple • us
1
Would never stay here again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

1. The staff tried to refuse to check us in because we arrived after 10 pm. There was nothing on our reservation that said there was a 10 pm cut off for checking in. The staff was unpleasant, but when I insisted, she checked us in.
2. Despite the hotel was non-smoking, our room smelled of pot smoke.
3. There was a dangerous 1” unmarked threshold elevation to the toilet/shower room.
4. There was nothing information provided at check-in or otherwise about the included breakfast. There was no one at the desk to ask about it and there was no signage directing where it could be found.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
10
Very nice quite and comfortable and krisha was amazing
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Angel • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mabel • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Like the location

Cons:

The things that go on there.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jacquelyn • couple • us
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee