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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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131 John Street, Salinas, CA, 93901
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas Sports Complex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Salinas

A stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas places you in the heart of Salinas, within a 15-minute walk of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. .This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • Steinbeck House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Steinbeck Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Farm - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min walk
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brewjee Coffee Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chilacatazo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Hotel in Salinas with free parking
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

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

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel Salinas

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 1010 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine but the service was frustrating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was not customer service friendly and the room conditions weren’t ideal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

LaLisha

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors were covered in dirt/ dust. Very gritty feeling to walk on. The elevators are cut off at 9pm and is a big hassle! Staff was not very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nelys

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Never staying here again

Floor was so dirty. Sink had brown stains. Drain had other peoples hair in it. The morning we checked out, employees were powering washing our door and window, water came into our room. I have a video.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room setup

Great room. Helpful maids. Easy parking. My only complaint, there was toilet water on the bathroom floor, the first time I used it. I thought it was a leak, but no. It was just there for some reason. Also, if a place serves breakfast, I think they should start early, for those in town for work, and not just travelers passing thru.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Do Not Stay Here

I'm very sorry I did not read the reviews. The reviews on here (Hotels.com) are pretty bad but OMG....read the ones on other platforms. All 100% true. EXTREMELY RUDE young lady at the front desk. No "hello-welcome." She looked perturbed that she had to get up from the couch to check me in. The neighborhood and outside of the building seemed sketchy. The room was actually okay. Old fashioned-not modern at all - torn curtains.....but decent and seemed clean. But after reading reviews on other platforms I probably didn't look close enough. There was ZERO free breakfast to speak of so I went to Starbucks to get my own breakfast only to come back and find out I'm locked out of the building. After several doorbell rings someone unlocked it. Lots of LOUD construction going on across the hall. I might have been able to overlook a lot of things but after my initial HORRIBLE customer service upon check-in......I will never go back and never recommend this place. We work hard for our money and we are not going to be treated terribly when we spend it at your establishment. A smile and a warm welcome helps set the tone for a traveler new to your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is out dated. The area is not very safe. Office closes at 9pm so you cannot request assistance. Room was dirty, floor was not clean, restroom was dirty and there was no soap. Not worth the price. Property states breakfast is provided but that is false advertisement, they had nasty coffee and a few granola bars. Do not stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Typical Salinas 💩

It's basically a place for prostitutes to turn tricks and tweakers to get his and be loud all night long, but hey it is Salinas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria socorro

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, LAKE ELSINORE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria socorro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria socorro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025