Steinbeck Lodge

Hotels
Independent
109 John St, Salinas, California, 93901 , Salinas , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Coin laundry on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and quiet
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Unprofessional check-in
Poor cleanliness
Bad room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
1
The room felt neglected and had poor quality of cleaning with stains and dirt present.
Service
1
The staff were friendly and did respond to issues, but the check-in was uncomfortable due to unprofessional behavior.
Location
1
Nice place close to a lot of restaurants and shops.
Room Quality
1
The mattress was old, noisy, and there was an unpleasant odor in the room.
Amenities
1
Amenities were subpar, and there was a lack of basic services like working toilets and clean linens.
Value for Money
1
Some perceived good value for the prices, but overall dissatisfaction with the experience.
Food and Beverage
1
No comments regarding food and beverage services were found.
Overall Experience
1
Very disappointing experience and would not recommend staying here.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-28 00:53

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Steinbeck Lodge, your ideal getaway in Salinas.

Prime Location
Nestled just a short stroll from the National Steinbeck Center, our hotel places you at the heartbeat of local art and culture. Enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like Aguila Cultural Center and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 43 well-appointed guestrooms feature microwaves and desks, ensuring you feel right at home. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, making both leisure and work seamless.

Convenient Amenities
With free self-parking, luggage storage, and on-site laundry facilities, every aspect of your stay is catered to enhance your experience.

Your memorable journey begins at Steinbeck Lodge—secure your reservation today!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
F
Frank
10
Pros:

No laundry service needed.

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
C
Carlos partner
8
Pros:

Clean and quiet

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
J
Josafath
10
Pros:

Nice pleace

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
F
Frank
10
Pros:

Management is a pleasure to meet.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
A
Angelica E family
4
Pros:

The check-in experience was very uncomfortable and unprofessional. The property appears to be run by a father-and-son team, and both made the process unnecessarily difficult. I was given a hard time because my ID was expired, despite explaining that I am in the process of renewing it and have never had issues elsewhere. They refused to check me in without a passport. The older gentleman was visibly hostile and made me feel uncomfortable, while the younger one was dismissive and lacked basic customer service skills.
After returning to my car to locate my passport (thankfully I had it), I was checked in. However, the room key initially did not work, requiring another trip back to the front desk. The front office itself was messy, with furniture being assembled during check-in, which added to the unprofessional atmosphere.
Unfortunately, the room was equally disappointing. The mattress was very old and noisy, and there was a strong, unpleasant odor in the room that became even worse when the air conditioning was turned on. Given how demanding and rude the staff were, I expected the room to be in much better condition—but that was not the case.
Due to the smell and the overall uncomfortable vibe, we checked out early. This was a very disappointing experience, especially as someone who travels frequently. I would not recommend staying here.

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
L
Luca
8
Pros:

Need better towels, other than that great value

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
E
ELISABETH
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and

2025-12-17 via Nuitee
D
Denise family
6
Pros:

Toilet was not working they did offer another room for us to use the bathroom.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
J
jose
10
Pros:

Rooms were very clean and quiet

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
R
Rosa
2
Pros:

The room felt neglected and poor quality of cleaning. Floor was stained with boot marks. There was hair and dirt in the corners of the room and bathroom. There was a spider next in shower. The bedsheets also had stains.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

Good hotel, great location

2025-12-09 via Nuitee
R
Ricardo M. family
10
Pros:

Jay and Denish were so polite and helpful. The staff was great. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel. I will be back.

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

The room was immaculately clean and very spacious. Housekeeping had forgotten to leave bath towels but they were delivered immediately when the office was notified. The bathroom floor was freezing but I just threw the tub mat on the floor and walked on that. We would definitely stay here again. As others had stated the place had recently been renovated.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
B
Benjohnson
10
Pros:

Nice place close to lot of restaurants and shops very nice hospitality, and very quiet

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
J
Joshua partner
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. We had some issues with our toilet, which they sent someone out very quickly to try and fix. After they tried fixing it, but it was still having issues, they switched rooms for us without any issues. The rooms also seem to be newly renovated. Great value.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
D
Debra
8
Pros:

This is a old hotel with upgrades

2025-12-01 via Nuitee
I
Ismail
10
Pros:

Très bonne chambre et personnel très agréable.
Bien situé. Parfait pour une pause lors d’un road trip.

2025-11-30 via Nuitee
A
Adrian
6
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel for two nights. What convinced us to book were the reviews mentioning that it had been recently renovated, and overall it did look updated. However, there were a few issues.

The baseboard of the bed frame was peeling and should be replaced. When we arrived, the bathroom was dirty. We informed the front desk, and they took care of it right away, which we appreciated.

Another concern was the large gap under the room door—you could see the outside lights shining through. We had to place a towel at the bottom to keep the cold air from coming in.

Aside from these issues, we didn’t have any other problems during our stay. The hotel has potential, but a few fixes would make a big difference.

2025-11-30 via Nuitee
A
Anderson family
2
Pros:

Employees was disrespect.

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
L
Lizbeth family
10
Pros:

Front desk was wonderful and very nice! Very clean room too! Very happy with the condition of the facilities. New renovations are great!
Would have been nice to have had some place to hang clothes. There were two hooks but no closet or armoire for coats, and/or hanging up clothes. Beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!

2025-11-28 via Nuitee