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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is located in Redwood City, California, just a 4-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 10 minutes from Stanford University. The hotel sits in the Palm Park area, with San Francisco International Airport 15 miles away and San Jose International Airport 22 miles away, making it convenient for business and leisure travelers visiting the Bay Area.

The property offers 62 guestrooms, including 4 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. All rooms feature 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming and complimentary wired internet access. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each room contains a desk, complimentary newspapers, and a phone with free local calls. Guest comfort is highly rated at 4.6 out of 5.

The hotel includes on-site dining with a restaurant and coffee shop serving snacks, plus room service available around the clock. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily to all guests. Recreation and wellness amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, garden area, and discounted access to a nearby fitness facility. The property offers free wireless internet, a business center with computer stations, 24-hour front desk service, and express check-out. Laundry facilities, dry cleaning service, safe-deposit boxes, and luggage storage are available. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, registration desk, fitness center, and meeting spaces. An electric car charging station is on site. Service animals are welcome.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until midnight, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted, though service animals are welcome. The hotel maintains a 4.4 out of 5 overall guest rating across 1,000 reviews, with 95.6 percent of guests recommending the property.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG in Redwood City (Palm Park), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 10 minutes from Stanford University. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from San Francisco Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Woodside Central Shopping Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Fox Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Silicon Valley - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Sequoia Hospital - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
The Foundry - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Menlo College - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Hiller Aviation Museum - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Stanford Theatre - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26.5 km / 16.4 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50.7 km / 31.5 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Oakland Airport (31 miles), San Francisco International Airport (15 miles), San Jose International Airport (22 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Although no pets allowed on the property
  • Shannons Kennel is adjacent to the hotel. Tel 6503651594
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).