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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 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
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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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
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Redwood City

Located in Staumbaugh Heller 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
  • Fox Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Mateo County History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Foundry - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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
  • 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. 

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 Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG on Dec 20, 2025 start from $95.2, excluding 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 Staumbaugh Heller 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 Shopping Center 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. Accessible parking and electric car charging 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

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

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

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.

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

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms 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 (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 16.4 mi away (27-minute drive).

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

No, at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe secure parking and elevator at garage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
The hotel was in wonderful shape. Very clean very comfortable and the staff was more than I ever expected. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Son, Santa Monica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience for the price. The neighborhood at night is a little suspect, but overall it was clean, there was parking and the pillows were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely we will stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

60th went smooth

It was very convenient for us. It was my wife’s 60th High School Reunion at Sequoia in Redwood City.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Comfortable, and Incredibly Friendly!

I stayed here on a recent trip and was thoroughly impressed. The entire property is immaculate, and my room provided the exact comfort I needed after a long day. The staff deserves special mention for being so efficient and friendly. A standout feature was the room itself; the art and design were a step above, making the space feel both modern and relaxing. It’s a reliable, comfortable, and welcoming hotel that I would happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express the staff was great. The free breakfast was good and plentiful. The breakfast had a pancake making machine. The pancakes were good and on demand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

virgil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express staff was great. The free breakfast was good and plentful. The hotel had a pancake machine that made good pancakes on demand
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nora Luz, Soledad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, a bit loud as noise carries unfortunately. Walls were paper thin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Duc Tai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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