Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Living room
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Place, Woodside Central Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offers 62 accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Woodside Central Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 10 minutes from Stanford University
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Redwood City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast menu, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and courteous staff, comfortable room with great AC, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice bed and pillows easy check in and clean place would deff recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith Brewer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms, breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Very nice and clean. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room & breakfast were great !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy bed, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms very clean, beds very comfortable and a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Parking a bit tight and tough when returning late night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

María Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and thoughtful! Loved the breakfast - there were a lot of diff options to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean facility and EXCELLENT breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this location clean clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable....staff was professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
First time staying here and it was wonderful, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026