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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
54 reviews
Comfort and Great Price

I use the Laurel Inn at least once a week for business trips. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great... See full review

  • Rifraf812
  • Feb 24, 2012
Awesome overnight stay

This was my second time staying at this hotel and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a... See full review

  • Jenbird
  • Oct 16, 2011
Hotel with outdoor pool and on-site diner offers great value in Salinas

The Laurel Inn Motel is located just off U.S. Route 101 near the Salinas Sports Complex, making it an especially convenient location when attending a concert, sporting event, wedding or the California Rodeo Salinas. Just a few minutes from the Laurel Inn Motel, the National Steinbeck Center pays homage to one of the best-loved authors in America. Conference facilities at the Laurel Inn Motel accommodate up to 100 guests. Enjoy spacious guest rooms, an outdoor pool and yummy grub at the adjacent Black Bear Diner.

Highlights
  • On-site Black Bear Diner
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Within a short drive of Monterey and Carmel
Rooms

Guest rooms at the Laurel Inn Motel feature one or two queen-sized beds or one king. Air conditioning, coffee-makers, refrigerators, triple-sheeted beds, adjustable massage shower heads, hair-dryers and expanded cable television provide comfort and convenience. Guests can catch up with work using free Wi-Fi Internet access on their laptop computer at a spacious in-room desk. Some rooms feature a fireplace and minibar for a hint of romance.

Features

Take advantage of the Laurel Inn Motel outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, surrounded by tropical greenery. A dry sauna is also available.

Dining

The Black Bear Diner, adjacent to the Laurel Inn Motel, is a popular local hangout where guests are welcomed by black bear statues hand-carved from cedar logs. Down-home dishes include the chicken-fried steak and eggs breakfast, big bear burgers and barbecue pork ribs. Try to leave room for dessert -- homemade bear claws are a favorite.

Transportation
  • Salinas Amtrak station (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Greyhound bus station (1.5 mi/2.5 km)
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (13 mi/20.8 km)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (48.8 mi/78.6 km)
Attractions
  • Salinas Sports Complex (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Northridge Mall (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
  • National Steinbeck Center (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Marina Dunes Open Space Preserve (8.1 mi/13 km)
  • Marina State Beach (8.2 mi/13.2 km)
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (14.4 mi/23.2 km)
  • Monterey Conference Center (14.5 mi/23.4 km) 
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea (17.5 mi/28.2 km)
  • Pebble Beach (18.1 mi/29.1 km)
Business
  • Meeting and banquet space for up to 100 guests

Laurel Inn Motel Rooms

Double Queen
The room offers 2 Queen Beds with air conditioning, newspaper, refrigerator, telephone, television (cable/satellite), daily maid service, fireplace and mini-bar. Non-Smoking Rooms are available.
King
The room offers 1 King Bed with air conditioning, newspaper, refrigerator, telephone, television (cable/satellite), daily maid service, fireplace and mini-bar. Non-Smoking Rooms are available.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Salinas.
Nearby airports
Salinas Airport (SNS).
Area description
Laurel Inn Motel is located near to National Steinbeck Center, The Steinbeck House and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Amenities

  • Conference Facilities
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless Internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (54)

Ratings and reviews for Laurel Inn Motel

Overall score

3.9 / 5
54 out of 54
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.3

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Rifraf812
Business
San Jose, CA, USA
Feb 24, 2012

Comfort and Great Price

I use the Laurel Inn at least once a week for business trips. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great location just off the freeway. Close to eateries and shopping. Not the high end accomadations but great deal for the price point.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

5
bdk64
Business
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Nov 10, 2011

More Than Just Your Money's Worth

Had to travel for a conference and Laurel Inn was recommended. The staff was friendly and patient as well as efficient. The room was both spacious and CLEAN. The location was near where I needed to be and the restaurant on site had good food for a good price. When next year's conference rolls around I know where I will be staying.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

1
pettishop
Business
Folsom, CA, USA
Nov 5, 2011

Not good.

Staff was very slow and not courteous. Room was freezing and heat was not working. Toilet was so small like a baby toilet. I will not suggest this for any one

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

5
laserplasmas
Berkeley, CA, USA
Oct 25, 2011

quite good

i like the swimming pool very much. It is good! There is also sona.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

5
mad hatter
northern california
Oct 24, 2011

great for the price

not anything fancy like the five stars, but very clean, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and very reasonable cost. i use this hotel when i dont need to stay in monterey at the five stars.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

3
Jenbird
Petaluma, CA, USA
Oct 16, 2011

Awesome overnight stay

This was my second time staying at this hotel and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in Salinas. It had everything I needed to stay comfortably overnight and the front desk staff was efficient and able to get me into my room quickly. The room was clean and comfortable though I couldn't figure out how to cool it down without opening the front window so it was kind of warm and the internet was slower than I'm used to. The continental breakfast was good and was continually being stocked so nothing ever ran out and the room it was in was pretty and close to my room. The biggest reason why I would recommend this hotel though would be because of the area that it's in. It's close to the 101 so it's easy to find and it's in a nice, clean, safe-feeling area. Close to a few shopping centers and has a cute diner super close.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

4
ottobeinpictures
Business
San Ramon, CA, USA
Oct 12, 2011

Very satisfied with the facilities and value

Super satisfied with the facilities, location, staff, clealiness. Great place for the price. Real Value

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Make your reservations early in the week. The weekend it is complitly full

Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

4
Garris
Sacramento, CA, USA
Oct 11, 2011

Pretty Good for the Money

The room was clean and service was great! I didn't know what to expect but as soon as I pulled in, I felt a lot more comfortable. Check-in was a breeze and the room was nicely sized for the price. The location to highways, shops, and food (fast and otherwise) was very good! There is a mall about a mile and a half a way or so in case you want big ticket items and Target the other way if you need to get in and out quickly. Didn't eat breakfast (never eat where I stay though) as we jumped in our car and headed to Monterey on Sat and Santa Cruz on Sunday... Great place to crash after a long day of having fun. Bathrooms were VERY clean and towels were plentiful....

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

We were 30 mins from Monterey Bay and whale watching and was close enough to Santa Cruz on the way home...

Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

4
Race Fan Traveler
Chowchilla, CA
Sep 19, 2011

Good Location

We stayed here for the ALMS race at Laguna Seca and found this hotel very convenient to the racetrack and Monterey.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Laurel Inn Motel

Reviewer score

4
Seaside
Southern California
Sep 19, 2011

clean & friendly

Friendly staff. Located right off the freeway and close to other restaurants and businesses (2 minute drive). Extensive continental breakfast -- not just a muffin and coffee. Clean with plenty of hot shower water. Barely enough room for the roll-away we ordered to fit in-between the bed and room chairs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
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