Located in Salinas, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is in the city center. Sherwood Tennis Center and Salinas Fairways Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Ord National Monument and Marina Dunes Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca or California Rodeo Grounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Salinas travel guide
131 John Street, Salinas, CA, 93901
What's nearby
National Steinbeck Center
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Steinbeck House
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Aguila Cultural Center
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
14 min walk - 1.3 km
First Mayor's House
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Salinas Station
18 min walk
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
3 min drive
Restaurants
Fresh M Produce
7 min walk
31st Grill
3 min walk
Taco Bell
8 min walk
El Chilacatazo
5 min walk
Jack in the Box
8 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Hotel located in Oldtown Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
An elevator, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas on 2026/11/1 start from NT$2,549, 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 Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas located?
Located in Oldtown Salinas, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Salinas Station is 18 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Reviews
7.0
Good
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Older property, outside entrances to each room. Wifi is weak and seemed to be shut off at night. Room had a television but only had six channels which was very frustrating. Room was clean. Area is noisy on the mornings, starting at 5 am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
jose
2026/2/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very courteous
Cleaning staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Front desk attendant was courteous. The room needed a bit of attention. The top of the bed header was extremely dusty. Check in and out process was hassle free.
I really liked my stay. I couldn't use the waffle maker in the morning. Breakfast gets super packed. But you have access to coffee any time. Can't really complain. When I game in the room it was super clean and there's a lot of space in the room.
The information on Expedia made me feel this was a safe, clean hotel. It was everything but that. Thankful I was able to cancel the second night that was reserved and receive a credit for that night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Hugo
2025/9/12
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not enough parking space available, had to park out in the street. Also, no dinner, only coffee available, no lids, and had only power creamer.
Dirty and rusty, tile floor broken, towel rack rusty towels were dirty. Noise all night. Floor were dirty and lamps and hair dry were full of dust. Bed was ok, but sheet had small spots that looked like blood or soiled. Did not used the just pushed them to the side. Not a family oriented place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
2025/6/9
Disliked: Staff & service
Do Not Stay Here
I'm very sorry I did not read the reviews. The reviews on here (Hotels.com) are pretty bad but OMG....read the ones on other platforms. All 100% true. EXTREMELY RUDE young lady at the front desk. No "hello-welcome." She looked perturbed that she had to get up from the couch to check me in. The neighborhood and outside of the building seemed sketchy. The room was actually okay. Old fashioned-not modern at all - torn curtains.....but decent and seemed clean. But after reading reviews on other platforms I probably didn't look close enough. There was ZERO free breakfast to speak of so I went to Starbucks to get my own breakfast only to come back and find out I'm locked out of the building. After several doorbell rings someone unlocked it. Lots of LOUD construction going on across the hall. I might have been able to overlook a lot of things but after my initial HORRIBLE customer service upon check-in......I will never go back and never recommend this place. We work hard for our money and we are not going to be treated terribly when we spend it at your establishment. A smile and a warm welcome helps set the tone for a traveler new to your hospitality.
Stay away from this hotel - unfriendly staff, dirty sheets, dirty floors, no room cleaning service during our four-day stay. We ended up borrowing cleaning tools and cleaned the room on our own. The only time we tried to have breakfast at the hotel, the breakfast area opened much later than advertised, and the selection and quality were exceptionally lousy. There is really nothing good to say about this place.
Arrived early. Was able to get into the room early with just a minimal fee. Not too far from where we needed to go. Broom was nice and clean air conditioning. Love the fact that they had a wood floor so many places don't do that anymore.
I would never stay there again! The room (floor, lamps, sheets) was filthy. I needed the manager to get the air conditioning working. There were hardly any amenities. Breakfast was, at best, ok. If I wasn't in such a bind to stay somewhere, I would not have picked there. It definitely was not worth the almost $250 dollars I spent to stay there. I should get my money back.