2.5 Star Hotel

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, United States View Map

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Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

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Located off Highway 101 and 1 mi away from the National John Steinbeck Center, Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area features free WiFi. The hotel features a microwave in every room. All rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee machine. The rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels. Salinas Quality Inn provides guests with a daily continental breakfast. The motel offers free parking and a 24-hour reception. The Quality Inn is within 30 minutes' drive of Fort Ord. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is within 40 minutes' drive away from this hotel.

259 Reviews

6.2Pleasant
Cleanliness
7.3
Staff
7.8
Location
7.4

What Guests Say

  • “ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS GOOD ABOUT THIS PLACE. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!”
  • “The prices were fair for two nights but we didn’t stay the second night because we didn’t feel comfortable staying another night.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking 1/4

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking

237 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking1/4

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking

1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Closet
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

237 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible1/4

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

227 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
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1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

227 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

237 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    6.2
    Pleasant

    Based on 259 reviews

    Location

    7.4

    Cleanliness

    7.3

    Staff

    7.8

    Overall Quality

    6.9

    Pros +

    • ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS GOOD ABOUT THIS PLACE. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!
    • Location only
    • The prices were fair for two nights but we didn’t stay the second night because we didn’t feel comfortable staying another night.

    Cons -

    • WE HATED EVERYTHING. THE ROOM FILTHY AND DISGUSTING. STAINS EVERYWHERE EVEN WHAT LOOKED LIKE BLOOD. THEY DONT EVEN WIPE THE DOOR OR THE FLOORS. THEY HAVE BEDBUGS MY DAUGHTER GOT BIT. OVER ALL EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ROOM WAS DISGUSTING.
    • Where do I start. This place was an absolute dump. Key card didn’t work tv remote control didn’t work bath towels were dirty and soiled. Hair was in bathtub. AC was broken.
    • The quality of the hotel and room itself was really poor. The room had broken or stained furniture and outdated fixtures. The floor felt dirty and there was sloppy caulking and repairs done to the bathroom shower and sink. Overall just not a nice stay.
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    1StaceyPosted on: 10-13-2026

    ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS GOOD ABOUT THIS PLACE. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!

    WE HATED EVERYTHING. THE ROOM FILTHY AND DISGUSTING. STAINS EVERYWHERE EVEN WHAT LOOKED LIKE BLOOD. THEY DONT EVEN WIPE THE DOOR OR THE FLOORS. THEY HAVE BEDBUGS MY DAUGHTER GOT BIT. OVER ALL EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ROOM WAS DISGUSTING.

    1JeffreyPosted on: 8-6-2026

    Location only

    Where do I start. This place was an absolute dump. Key card didn’t work tv remote control didn’t work bath towels were dirty and soiled. Hair was in bathtub. AC was broken.

    1AdrianPosted on: 6-24-2026

    The prices were fair for two nights but we didn’t stay the second night because we didn’t feel comfortable staying another night.

    The quality of the hotel and room itself was really poor. The room had broken or stained furniture and outdated fixtures. The floor felt dirty and there was sloppy caulking and repairs done to the bathroom shower and sink. Overall just not a nice stay.

    4Verified guestPosted on: 2-7-2025

    It didn't have bedbugs, which is pretty much all I could hope for after checking in and seeing the room.

    The room was very dirty. The furniture and the duvet on the bed had cigarette burns. The hot water in the shower didn't work. The heater also leaked a large amount of water all over the floor.

    5Verified guestPosted on: 10-1-2024

    Good waffles and price

    The mattress was still covered with plastic and the shower looked like it had a little mold.

    3Verified guestPosted on: 9-4-2024

    No bed bugs

    Outdated and dirty, mattress covered in plastic.

    2ThomPosted on: 8-7-2024

    hot water and a bed.

    everything was worn down. the door didn't lock when closed. many light fixtures didn't work. It wasn't a safe location. old elevator barely worked. dirty towels folded nicely for me to use. breakfast area was inadequate vs other choice properties.

    5LynnPosted on: 7-18-2024

    The staff was welcoming and friendly. Checking n was easy.

    Hotel could be kept up better. 12? diameter hige stain on carpet inside front door.

    3RayPosted on: 7-2-2024

    location

    dirty, unable to change rooms or cancel stay

    6WandaPosted on: 2-22-2024

    The Staff was very nice and professional, they accommodated my late check-in and also gave us a little extra time to check out. Good breakfast and the location is pretty good, with lots of nearby places to eat and very close to the Freeways.

    The room is in need of some updating and repairs, the refrigerator is a bit old, it's noisy & hummed all night. The bathtub stopper wasn't working properly, it couldn't drain so I had to shower in about 6 inches of cold water, the water "NEVER" got hot!

    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-25-2023

    Location

    Incredibly dirty, literally pictures, walls, ceiling stained. Curtains wouldn't close and you couldn't adjust shower knob. Warm wasn't cold, but not warm either... frustrating.

    4ChristinePosted on: 12-18-2023

    Close to freeway and close to many conveniences

    The breakfast room was not accessible and there was nobody in the lobby to assist. I picked this hotel so I would not have to make an extra stop for breakfast before my early morning meeting. I ended up having to go somewhere else for breakfast.

    9MiguelPosted on: 11-21-2023

    Breakfast and the location parking lot had great lighting which made me feel safe. Great price

    3AlbertPosted on: 7-15-2023

    Outdated . Moldy smell ! Needs updating and the crack heads in the area make it feel unsafe

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-3-2023

    free breakfast and cheap gas across the street

    Thus hotel was awful from all the broken stuff to all the homeless people.did have free breakfast but the lady thought a hotel guest as a homeless guy ¿¿

    10GirishPosted on: 5-30-2023

    Very clean, Newly painted and great breakfast.

    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-28-2023

    The room was painted. I found old yogurt in my fridge that was expired. The room had a funky smell and they wouldn't change my room. There is a big drywall patch 2ft by 4dt in the ceiling that looks completely different than the rest.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-22-2023

    It had 4 walls, decent water pressure

    The breakfast sign says 630 but the manager doesn't start it until 7. When I asked the manager about it he told me it was complimentary and McDonald's was open at 630am. Next to hwy 101 and loud. Not a good part of town. Room smells nasty

    2JosePosted on: 12-30-2022

    The receptionist was not friendly, and the breakfasts were poor terrible the lunch area was dirty. the room was dirty with dust in the edges, the door was broken in the room.

    4MichaelPosted on: 12-14-2022

    Helpful staff in breakfast area

    First room we were assigned had no lights in sink area. Second room has soaked carpet around the heater/airconditioner. We moved out of that room into a third room, only to find in the middle of the night that the sink was plugged.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Hygiene certification
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

    144 Kern St, Salinas, CA

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