“Gem in Atascadero, Right off the Freeway, Close to Hearst Castle”
We wanted to visit Hearst Castle during our Cali vacation and looked for accommodations in the area.
We found locations close to Hearst Castle to be expensive, generally older, with mixed reviews.
This Holiday Inn Express came up and fit the bill perfectly.
It's only one or two years old, with the Holiday Inn Express value of included full breakfast, pool for my kids, hot tub for the grown ups.
The room was roomy, with 10 foot high ceilings, very comfortable bedding and a 42" flat screen TV. The included fridge made our road trip stop much more pleasant.
Other family road trip amenities that add value :
Coin Operated Washer and Dryer ($1 per wash, $1 per hour of dryer time, so it's good value)
Jack In the Box within walking distance (100 yards).
Hotel is just off the freeway exit and very easy to see and locate.
My son said it best, "Dad, this is the best hotel I've ever stayed in !"