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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Living room | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, video-game console
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Place, Woodside Central Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, San Mateo County History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Redwood City

Located in Palm Park within a short walk of Woodside Central Shopping Center, Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is within a mile (2 km) of Fox Theatre. This 62-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Woodside Central Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fox Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Mateo County History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Red Morton Community Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a computer station.
Guests can expect WiFi, free wired internet, and 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG on May 24, 2026 start from $161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Palm Park within a short 16-minute walk of Fox Theatre and also 10 minutes on foot from Woodside Central Shopping Center. You'll also find Silicon Valley and Stanford Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead and free wired internet as well as a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 5.2 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 16.4 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karen, Jamestown

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old with outside corridors and very noisy. Room was clean, but needs lots of repair done. We went to their breakfast and they were out of everything. Wait for 10 minutes and they never replenish anything, had to checkout and go elsewhere to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Carina, Alajuela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and thoughtful! Loved the breakfast - there were a lot of diff options to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Keokaisone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, helpful and friendly. Clean room. Breakfast area was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place seems a bit outdated. The leather couch in our room was tearing apart. Housekeeping put lotion in the soap dispenser. But front desk was able to give me a bar soap for that. The blinds were not opaque that if I close it during the day, I would not know it would be daytime. But when I opened them at night, the streetlight and other building lights would be very glaring as it is. next to a Wendy's and other stores. I chose this location because of the proximity to the tournament site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jinsheng

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice bed and pillows easy check in and clean place would deff recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Devron

The room was clean. Breakfast was good. The only negative is there is -a smell when you first walk into hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, clean, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great Breakfast was pretty good. Better than I expected. The only complaint was that our neighbors were rather loud. It was a bit difficult to get to sleep. Aside from that, i am quite pleased with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Don

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and had a tray table for the side chair to use in addition to the pull out table that was there. Gave plenty of room for more than one person to eat in the room. Comfortable bed , free breakfast and free parking added to the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this location clean clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahad

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yairett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was very nice & clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable....staff was professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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