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Its a no-tell motel.

It was close to freeway and food areas. It was quiet as well.

We arrived at a late hour - at which point the hotel staff that was present was unfriendly. During our stay I went to visit the front desk twice - the second time the man working seemed annoyed because I had rung the bell multiple times (over about a 10 minute period) in order to grab his attention because he was hanging out in the back. When that man finally appeared, I asked to purchase some water. The facility had no vending machines, but they had a mini fridge behind the front desk with items for purchase. One of the two bottled waters I was handed actually looked more full than the other! And when looked at closer, you could tell that the one water bottle had actually been opened, sipped out of, and then put back for purchase!! If that wasn’t bad enough, the hotel room carpet was old and dirty. It honestly seemed moldy and like it had not been replaced since the hotel was built. When we got into the bed, we noticed that the sheets had crumbs or sand of some sort in them, and honestly it made me afraid to lay down. Luckily, we were only staying for a few hours while we waited for our car to be fixed, because if our visit was any longer than that, I would have definitely canceled. Lastly, the room they provided was in a weird location on the corner of the 2nd door. It was located right in front of the elevator and it was loud. The upstairs guests were also noisy when walking and it was easy to hear them through the walls.

The breakfast was acceptable if you enjoy waffles, hard boiled eggs, or cold cereal. I myself am diabetic and there wasn’t anything there for me. No clean towels the second day. The bed was to springy and for an ADA room the room was hard to get around. For the price I find this room was unacceptable. In a spot needing a room to be there for services this worked. I would not of accepted a room like this under normal circumstances.

We liked that there was a refrigerator and microwave. Those were nice to have. But one of the beds had hairs on the sheets and an eyelash on the pillow, which we hear is a telltale sign that that sheets were not changed. The other bed was fine. The free breakfast was continental, not really a breakfast and the coffee machine was instant powder and not brewed. Since this hotel was on the outskirts of the town, near the older part, we could have thought the price would have been less considering it is a motel.

Friendly staff and good accommodations. Unfortunately noisy street neighbors at night with loud music, cars, trucks.

The bed in our room was very comfortable and the hotel was very quiet.

Was nice and clean, staff very friendly, although the continental breakfast is not that good but ok for continental

Most hotels have you run a card for incidentals but theris ran through a card reader like it was charging the $50...Most times it's $50 hold which isnt really a transaction. I had to call my credit card company to verify they would not except a charge. Also, I turned on my room heater to low in morning as I got ready and it turned off short time later and the fire alarm went off. I unplugged it and opened the door, but when I mentioned it to the staff upon my departure, it wasn't met with the type of concern I though something like that would receive. I mean the whole hotel should have been a concern and they should have had someone run to check on it, but the two continued to talk to each other while I grabbed a coffee and headed on my way...no harm no foul I guess... seems scary nobody seemed worried. BUt hotel stay was ok and I slept fine....Coffee was deplorable FYI

Room is very old and small. Also the heater was out of order.

Very basic, comfortable mattress, too much light came in through the curtains, a lot of street noise (close to road). The management gives out a gift bag with bottled water and a few snacks, which is a very nice touch.

Nice staff, big and clean room. They put us in the same floor as our relatives which was nice

We wanted to stay the night in that general area on our way to our Hearst Castle tour day- essentially arrive late leave early the next day situation . So we were not too particular about the type of place we picked and price was more an issue. We were all very positively surprised. Room was very clean, very well layed out and suitable for even longer stays.

We arrived and found out room only had one bed... they were full so no options. Asked about cancelling so we could book elsewhere and they said it was up to orbit. With approval from orbitz, the clerk changed his tune and said he would not refund my fees.

Fit my needs for a 4-day business stay. Small hotel with convenient parking. Elevator a big plus. Clean room with the exception of grime around light switch and door frame. AC has Continuous Fan setting - vital for "white noise" and a restful night. I didn't take advantage of the continental breakfast but it looked OK/standard (toast, pastries, cereal, coffee). Owner/manager was courteous and efficient. Had the impression he wasn't thrilled about my booking through a 3rd party -- said he would not be able to enter my Wyndham Rewards member number because of booking through Orbitz.

Overall, this property is not pretty but I felt safe and welcomed by the owners/managers. It is in need of a renovation. If you need a safe place to sleep comfortably - this is a good choice.

John Street Salinas CA

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas places you within a leisurely stroll of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. Each of the 39 rooms at this hotel includes a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls.


Property features

Guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a vending machine. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations.

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Everyone (14) Couples (9) Business (3) Family (8) Other (1)
2
Business Business

Its a no-tell motel.

By on Sep 22, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 24, 2023

Hello Steve,Guest satisfaction is our number one objective so we really appreciate the input regarding our hotel. We hope to see you again in the future.

4
Everyone

By on Jan 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 7, 2023

Hello Maria,We are continuously improving upon our services and accommodations and would like to invite you to stay with us again on your next visit to the area.

4
Family Family

It was close to freeway and food areas. It was quiet as well.

By , from West Sacramento, Ca on Oct 18, 2020

Review comment responded on Oct 19, 2020

Thank you Cynthia for your stay and comments. We are glad you had a pleasant experience. We visit us again.

2
Partner Couples Business Business

We arrived at a late hour - at which point the hotel staff that was present was unfriendly. During our stay I went to visit the front desk twice - the second time the man working seemed annoyed because I had rung the bell multiple times (over about a 10 minute period) in order to grab his attention because he was hanging out in the back. When that man finally appeared, I asked to purchase some water. The facility had no vending machines, but they had a mini fridge behind the front desk with items for purchase. One of the two bottled waters I was handed actually looked more full than the other! And when looked at closer, you could tell that the one water bottle had actually been opened, sipped out of, and then put back for purchase!! If that wasn’t bad enough, the hotel room carpet was old and dirty. It honestly seemed moldy and like it had not been replaced since the hotel was built. When we got into the bed, we noticed that the sheets had crumbs or sand of some sort in them, and honestly it made me afraid to lay down. Luckily, we were only staying for a few hours while we waited for our car to be fixed, because if our visit was any longer than that, I would have definitely canceled. Lastly, the room they provided was in a weird location on the corner of the 2nd door. It was located right in front of the elevator and it was loud. The upstairs guests were also noisy when walking and it was easy to hear them through the walls.

By , from Los Angeles on Jul 7, 2020

Review comment responded on Jul 10, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your review and giving us an honest look at the guest experience in our hotel. It is very important to us to address these sorts of issues right away and to ensure that you are able to enjoy the rest of your stay. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the housekeeping issues that you encountered during your stay in our hotel. It is disheartening to discover that we were not able to surpass your expectations with the standard cleanliness you've come to expect from us. It is distressing to hear that you encountered a number of issues with our housekeeping and guest services and I want you to know that we take your comments very seriously and are working hard and fast to address these problems in hopes of improving upon the guest experience. We will continue to improve our services for us to serve our customers better and make sure that they have a comfortable stay. Thank you for staying with us.

1
Everyone

By on Apr 22, 2020

Review comment responded on Apr 24, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to rate our hotel regarding your recent stay. We hope to hear more from you for us to know where we should our guest experience better. Thank you for choosing our hotel. We hope to see you soon!

3
Partner Couples Family

The breakfast was acceptable if you enjoy waffles, hard boiled eggs, or cold cereal. I myself am diabetic and there wasn’t anything there for me. No clean towels the second day. The bed was to springy and for an ADA room the room was hard to get around. For the price I find this room was unacceptable. In a spot needing a room to be there for services this worked. I would not of accepted a room like this under normal circumstances.

By on Aug 26, 2019

Review comment responded on Sep 3, 2019

Your comments are important to us as we continuously seek ways to improve upon the guest experience in our hotel. We thank you for the feedback regarding our bed and towels. We hope you'll return to see how we continue to improve our service and hospitality.

3
Family

We liked that there was a refrigerator and microwave. Those were nice to have. But one of the beds had hairs on the sheets and an eyelash on the pillow, which we hear is a telltale sign that that sheets were not changed. The other bed was fine. The free breakfast was continental, not really a breakfast and the coffee machine was instant powder and not brewed. Since this hotel was on the outskirts of the town, near the older part, we could have thought the price would have been less considering it is a motel.

By on Aug 2, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 2, 2019

Thank you for bringing to our attention your experience and comments regarding your stay in our hotel. We take this very seriously and are very sorry about the issues you faced; this has been forwarded to management. Thank you again for sharing and we hope to earn your business in the future by continuing to evolve and improve guest experience.

4
Family

Friendly staff and good accommodations. Unfortunately noisy street neighbors at night with loud music, cars, trucks.

By on Jul 16, 2019

Review comment responded on Jul 16, 2019

We appreciate that you've taken the time to share with us regarding our staff. Through guest feedback like yours we are better able to enhance guest experience; so thank you.

5
Partner Couples

The bed in our room was very comfortable and the hotel was very quiet.

By on Jun 23, 2019

Review comment responded on Jun 26, 2019

Thank you for your feed back, we are glad tou had a great stay.

4
Everyone

By on Jan 25, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 25, 2019

We have high standards of hospitality and service and are always improving. We hope to see you again very soon!

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

131 John Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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