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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

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131 John Street, Salinas, CA, 93901
  • Steinbeck House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • National Steinbeck Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Salinas Sports Complex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪4 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 this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Hotel in Salinas with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features a business center, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine.
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.

During your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas, you'll be within walking distance of National Steinbeck Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a business center, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Within a 15-minute walk of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Salinas hotel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 234 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 1006 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

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

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like staying here i just wish there wasn't so many prostitution here that makes it unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you’re in a pinch

Sunny D and Costco granola bars are not breakfast. Rooms could use a thorough deep cleaning. Mattresses probably cost 80 bucks new 10 years ago. Pillows are small square and stuffed full of ground up memory foam that sounds comfortable in theory but my neck is still sore even 24hrs after checkout. Husband and wife team who run it. The wife was nice. The husband gave the impression that I was bothering him when I asked him for extra towels. Conveniently located two blocks away from Starbucks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is always friendly and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Llino

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

JASON, SANTA MONICA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not sure where to start. We were greeted by a sullen teenager at the front desk who seemed put out by having to check us in. The room, while spacious, was extremely shabby. Torn curtains, dirty air vents, filthy control panel on the heating/air unit (I took pictures if anyone doubts this). Noisy guests above us (which, I realize cannot be controlled by the hotel). Very old appliances that made noises all night. Terrible drainage in the sink. The sink needs to be "snaked" ASAP. I will say the vanity lighting was very good. I didn't realize (my bad) that the hotel was on a highway and there'd be lots of traffic all night. I requested additional pillows and was told there were none to be had (by an even younger front desk person who was probably 15?) This was NOT a pleasant experience. I will not recommend staying here and I will NOT be staying at a Wyndham Hotel in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024