Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
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About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is a 2.5-star hotel located in the heart of Salinas, California, placing guests within a 15-minute walk of the National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. The property sits 11.9 miles from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and 19.7 miles from Monterey Bay, making it a convenient base for exploring the region.
The hotel offers 38 air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwaves, complimentary wireless internet access, cable programming, and desks. Each room includes a coffee/tea maker, phone with free local calls, and a bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Guest ratings for room comfort average 3.6 out of 5.
Guest amenities include complimentary WiFi throughout the property, discounted access to a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine. The hotel provides free self-parking, including spaces for RVs and buses. An elevator, business center, and wheelchair-accessible parking are available. The property is entirely smoke-free and features multilingual staff to assist guests. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted at the property. The hotel maintains a 3.4 out of 5 overall guest rating, with 76.8 percent of guests indicating they would recommend it.
Location & nearby attractions
National Steinbeck Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Aguila Cultural Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Steinbeck House - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
First Mayor's House - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Clarmont Manor Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Sherwood Tennis Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
California Rodeo Grounds - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Salinas Sports Complex - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Salinas Fairways Golf Course - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Natividad Hospital - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
The Farm - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Boronda Adobe History Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Northridge Mall - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36.9 km / 22.9 mi
The preferred airport for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- No pets allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.