Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (721 reviews)
195 Kern Street , Salinas , US
+1 831-737-1160

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good location
Great breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from outside
Slow check-in process
Pool under renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Clean rooms were frequently mentioned, but some noise issues impacted the experience.
Service
9.23
Staff were generally kind and accommodating, but there were some mentions of indifference.
Location
9.27
The location was praised for being convenient and calming.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, though some noise problems were noted.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities were good, but there were drawbacks like the pool being under renovation.
Value for Money
8.71
Prices were perceived as high but commensurate with quality.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Breakfast options received very positive remarks.
Overall Experience
8.73
General satisfaction with the stay; minor issues did not heavily detract from the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:10

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience

Convenient Location: Situated just off Route 101 in Salinas, California, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a short drive from local attractions like the National Steinbeck Center and Bankers Casino.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a relaxing stay in our warmly colored guest rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi.

Wellness and Business Facilities: Stay active in our indoor pool and well-equipped gym, or catch up on work at the business center with printer access in our 24-hour lobby.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas? Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 721 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Kimberly • couple • us
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Landon • family_with_children • us
5
Fine but not worth the money.
Pros:

Location, facilities and staff were great.

Cons:

The point of a hotel is sleeping. It’s hard to sleep on beds that are uncomfortable and hard as rock.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Askhat • family_with_children • kz
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Emilio • family_with_children • us
10
I would definitely stay here again with my family. The staff is really friendly and price is not expensive. The environm
Pros:

The property is very clean and professional. Our room was around the corner easy access to breakfast and entryway. It’s in the corner away from homeless areas perfect for us as parents.

Cons:

Everything was perfect no bad reviews on property

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Chad • couple • us
9
Clean and professional
Pros:

Clean with professional staff

Cons:

Location was a bit strange

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • us
9
Visit to see my Father for his 100th birthday. Great experience, from hotel to event, many thanks.
Pros:

Friendly Staff, Quick check-in, New bedding, Nice room, Great breakfast, Quick check-out. Close parking to door for Handicap parking. Light black out shade on window, Large lobby lounge area for breakfast.

Cons:

Room TV had Direct TV with a cryptic path to use, No quick path to local news, No quick access to YouTube, Odd TV Remote design.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Valdes • solo_traveller • us
10
😁
Pros:

Estaba muy limpio

Cons:

Un poco alto el precio

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • us
10
Reliable source and took care of our needs
Pros:

Convenient for our trip. Not far from where we needed to be and local places to grab food.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Pros:

It was a very good stay. Good location, great breakfast and nice staff.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • us
9
Great stay
Pros:

Checkin was quick and smooth. The staff were friendly and engaging. The room was a good size, perfect temperature, clean and comfortable. It was fairly quiet. The hot breakfast wasn't bad. Plenty of choices between cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, eggs, and protein. Parking was also great. A lot of parking was available for how many guests there were.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Victor • family_with_children • us
1
Breakfast really good an stay was good and clean
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Swimming pool was close off and staff told me there was no pool instead of telling me it was close and the reason it was close

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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GIOVANNA • couple • it
9
Pros:

Praticamente tutto. La struttura è pulitissima e le camere sono grandi, accoglienti e silenziose. Ottima proporzione qualità/prezzo. Buona la colazione e varia. Unica cosa mi stavano cancellando la prenotazione perché non era andata a buon fine il pagamento con Booking.con…..’ai successo in vita mia e ho viaggiato parecchio. Questa cosa la verificherò a tempo debito con Booking

Cons:

Nulla a parte quanto sopra e avrebbero dovuto attendere il mio arrivo almeno in quanto avevo avvisato dei tempi di arrivo e sono arrivata pure prima. Non si sarebbero di certo trovati la camera non occupata.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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CataStef • solo_traveller • ro
8
Good hotel
Pros:

Nice bed sheets nice staff good breakfast

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent hotel and a decent location.
Pros:

Breakfast was great but get there early. Not many seats and quite busy.

Cons:

The hotel was great and value for money.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Moti • solo_traveller • il
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mistye • family_with_children • us
10
This absolutely was the best bang for my buck. I enjoyed everything about this property. My room totally accommodated m
Pros:

I loved how new the hotel felt and how modern and clean it was. My room was huge and comfortable for my whole family

Cons:

There was nothing that I did not care for

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Santos • family_with_children • us
8
It was fine.
Pros:

The hotel was clean and easy to find

Cons:

The hotel was in an industrial zone with not much around it. Elevator stopped working with me in it. No Spanish speaking channels on the TV

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ambrosio • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Me gusta hospedarme en el 3rd piso y siempre me lo conseden

Cons:

No tengo queja

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee