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Howard Johnson Inn Salinas – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
131 John Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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Ranked #11 of 25 hotels in Salinas
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Anaheim, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Excellent Hotel..Good Price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Don't really know what to say re: previous rating, but my experience was very good. Price for the night's stay was a bargin; is walking distance to a very active and somewhat hip old downtown (also very safe); close, easy access to Hwy 101. Upon arrival, after a full day of travel, I was blessed with a very clean and very comfortable room. The room smelled so fresh. Bonus: Bed sheets and pillow cases had to be at least 500 count cotton....very nice touch. Service was nothing but exceptional. Everything one would want was provided. Continental breakfast was nice, though you never know what to expect when a hotel offers them. I would definitely stay there again and would certainly recommend this establishment to my friends. Tip: eat at Norma's Restaurant just two blocks from the hotel (in the direction of old downtown).

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Skeevy in Salinas”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2010
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person found this review helpful

Keep on driving, do not stay here! We asked the desk to see a 2 queen room before we booked, but it was the old bait and switch. Rooms are terribly small, bathroom dirty, moldy and smelled. TV had some kind of problem and would shut down when the desk light was moved or when my laptop was plugged in. Complementary continental breakfast was of low quality and at 7am no hot coffee! We should have drove a little further, we found a wonderful place in Monterey the next day.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2010

I've tried out a few hotels in Salinas and I gotta say for my price budget I think I've landed a deal. Some hotels in Salinas are selling their rooms for over $120.00. This place has affordable rates and very clean rooms. I was surprised to be honest. The best thing was that they even served a hot breakfast in the morning. Staff was great. I also forgot my laptop so the computer they had in the lobby was very helpful. I would recommend this hotel for the traveler that is not looking to spend a lot of money but still wants his/her bang for the buck. Like I said Awesome for the Price.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great little place in the town Salinas”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2006
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here with three friends and had three rooms booked.
We were in town for a A1 grand prix race at Laguna Seca.
The Hotel itself is supprisingly good. The rooms have had some kind of upgrade according to the Hotel Manager. But I think that he was mistaken or they bought the furniture and stuff from a yard sale.

But the rooms are clean and pretty much everything is available for the savy traveler.

I thought the breakfast for free in the morning was a nice extra. Its a bit above standard I think. Al in al we had a good stay here. By the way the Hotel is completely smoke free, which in my opinion is a ....... thing. You fill in the blanks.

Parking space enough, and the Hotel is in the middle of this graet town so its not hard to find at all.

I give it a thumbs up .

  • Stayed March 2006
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Okay for a short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2004
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people found this review helpful

I stayed here one night before the races at Laguna Seca. The room was a little small but clean and in very good shape. The shower was fantastic. A very good continental breakfast. The main drawback was the noise from the parking lot and the road. I also thought it was a little overpriced for October and being inland.

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Address: 131 John Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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