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Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

2.5 star property
Travelers can fuel up at the delicious breakfast buffet before heading out to explore the city's sights from this centrally located hotel

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Located in the heart of the city, Quality Inn Salinas offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy the breakfast buffet, free in-room WiFi, and on-site laundry. Relax in the vegetable garden, and get assistance anytime with the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Salinas, Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area is in the city center. Fort Ord National Monument and Marina Dunes Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and The Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca or Sherwood Tennis Center.
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Map
144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natividad Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Hotel in the city center
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vegetable garden, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Salinas
Quality Salinas
Salinas Quality Inn
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel
Quality Inn Salinas Salinas
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

As of Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area on Feb 17, 2026 start from $78.38, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area located?

Located in the heart of Salinas, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of National Steinbeck Center, Aguila Cultural Center, and First Mayor's House. Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and Steinbeck House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Salinas Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 984 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faustino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, room condition was great very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice .!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location to travel to Monterey Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The onsite manager he is out of this world. helpful and quick to resolve any minor issues. room clean on a daily. amazing. I will certainly stay with the family next time. amazing hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

You get what you pay for. Free breakfast of waffles, cerial and fruit. Not too bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money and beat expectations

The place was very clean, beds comfy and room spacious. The breakfast was very good for the money and plentiful! Oatmeal, waffles, coffee, yogurt, juice. The hotel/motel is situated near a main highway so you could hear traffic/ sirens but we did sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yesemia

Liked: Staff & service
The Manager was very friendly kind and attended to us very promptly!! The rooms were ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Decor up to date. Next to a busy highway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and respectful the place is clean and I would definitely go back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, the hotel staff was friendly and attentive. The room was comfortable and the breakfast delicious and a perfect way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful, they offer a breakfast buffet which is so nice. Property was quiet, rooms are nice, modern, beds are so comfortable, room has iron & board, hair blow dryer, fridge, microwave & coffee pot. I definitely will make that my spot to stay when visiting Salinas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & the staff was super nice. The complementary breakfast was small but very good & overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

Clean and good price

It is clean and has everything needed for a reasonable price. Hardwood floor came as a nice bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended for reservation

We reserved two different Quality Inns during our trip, and the Quality Inn Salinas room is significantly older, less clean and less quiet. For breakfast the dining room is very small ( only 3 tables for two) and few types of food are available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute trip. So booked hotel the same day. It was perfect right off the fwy. Very convenient, easy to park and check in. Breakfast had decent options like cereal yogurt fruit wafle maker and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

VERY interesting area ! Must read !!

First and Foremost, this “hotel” is right on the most popular street for prostitution just FYI… Secondly, the freeway is right in front so just be aware of noise levels lol. Will I ever stay there again ? Probably not.. The place definitely needs renovating. Broken furniture, lights out , loud exhaust fan , etc.. I will say that the bed was comfy . Overall , my stay was ok but like I said ..just keep in mind the 2 things I mentioned above that way you can make the call to stay or not.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are tourists from Russia. 2 adults and a child. We liked: a friendly and pleasant person at the reception. It is very important for us that it is quiet when visiting, and it was. It is also quite clean. Light breakfast, washing of personal things are included in the price. Convenient location, nice price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs some work

This was most affordable option in the area. It wasn't much. Check in was friendly but had to call to open breakfast room next morning. Black mold in shower. Holes in shower curtain complete with wonky shower faucet. At least sheets were clean & mattress was newer and vwry comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Simple accommodations. .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked out for a last minute booking. Lots of fast food places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gisela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hello, I would like people who like to stay awake to go to the space below if they want and like to party, so that people who are locked up can rest and take advantage of the service and the place to limp.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything's wonderful, except no hot water!!! Clean and good sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024