Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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2730 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
  • Place, Kaiser Permanente
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gardens at Heather Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruth Bancroft Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Access Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobil Access Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobil Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Walnut Creek

Located in Walnut Creek, Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Kaiser Permanente and Lindsay Wildlife Museum. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from University of California, Berkeley and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lesher Center for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • Lindsay Wildlife Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kaiser Permanente - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Diablo Hills Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gardens at Heather Farm - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ruth Bancroft Garden - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Pleasant Hill-Contra Costa Centre BART Station - 13 min walk
  • Martinez Station - 17 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hasumi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Headlands Brewing - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Hotel in Walnut Creek with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG offers 164 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Walnut Creek hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 164 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 16.76 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 55.85 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 50 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 16.76 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 55.85 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 debit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek
Holiday Inn Hotel Walnut Creek Express
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek Hotel Walnut Creek
Holiday Inn Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Love the breakfast choices. Hotel rooms are spacious and functional. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

1 night stay

Came for a business trip. Service was great. They have a small gym with a pool. Breakfast was good. Tv had very limited channels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay for sports. Very clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property & quiet!! Plus in perfect location!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Good Value!

Better than your average hotel! Great value and very clean……
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

10/10 Excellent

coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good breakfast choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Brentwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is great at this hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARMELO

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Overnight Stay in Walnut Creek

This property was exactly what I needed for a quick overnight in Walnut Creek—much better than the budget hotels nearby and a nice alternative to driving back into the city after a long day. Check-in was smooth, and they even let me check in at 11:00 since rooms were available. The room was spacious, clean, and well-laid out. I especially appreciated the fridge and microwave area right inside the door, with counter space perfect for setting down your belongings. The bed was on the firmer side for me, but still comfortable. The bathroom was a good size and stocked with nice Dove amenities. Parking is convenient, though at an extra cost. The property is very close to the freeway, which makes it easy to get around—though you can hear passing cars in the distance, but wasn't loud. Overall, if you want a budget-friendly stay without compromising on quality, this is a solid choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall some of the staff was friendly and kind , however I didn’t understand why I had to pay for parking when I bought a room… overall it was nice n quiet clean and safe especially with the key card elevators breakfast was yummy too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tameka

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger G

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was by far the best part of this hotel. Everyone was very friendly and nice. The hotel felt run down but it might just be a little older.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GiselaGiga

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from the auto mechanic shop and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

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