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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Garden
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Redwood City

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG in Redwood City (Staumbaugh Heller), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Stanford University. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from San Mateo County Event Center.

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Stanford University - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • Harry's Hofbrau
  • ‪Milagros Cantina - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offers 62 accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. 40-inch LED 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 with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Redwood City hotel provides complimentary wired 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 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived to check in at around 6pm only to be told that our room was damaged and that they did not have a room for us. They said that Wotif would be in touch to organise alternative accomodation (which was a disaster in itself). When asked why we were not notified earlier the receptionist said that he was notifying us now and that it was our bad luck. Absolute disgrace. Avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

John, FREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nobody at the front desk when I arrived. I called the property with no answer. After. 10 minutes a manager came in. I quickly checked in. Key to room wouldn't work. Went back to front desk and got another key. That wouldn't work either. I forced the manager to come to the room up with a new key and it didn't work either. We went back to front desk where he changed room. I made him go to the room to open, and it worked. This is a $50 hotel going for over $200. I'd highly recommend you stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

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

Superb!

Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrakala

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Q

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provides a secure and convenient location near San Jose and San Francisco. The breakfast is a pleasant way to start the day. The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom is well-kept. The parking facilities offer a sense of security. Overall, this hotel is a recommended choice for families seeking a short stay while visiting relatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, over the top breakfast. We will recommend and return on our next trip,also the bed and pillows were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Minot AFB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown Redwood City. We were able to walk to some nice restaurants. Breakfast was good as well. Good selection of carbs and protein. Everything seemed well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny, Brambleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location walking to a lot of places. The only thing is the hotel is close to a major road. My room is on the quiet side but can still hear some traffic noise at night. But overall not a bad choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Indira

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great!

Impressed with the breakfast. Location was great. Room larger than expected. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Hilmar

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, comfortable and an easy 15 minute drive to Stanford in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.. nothing special but not a bad place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalvindar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great location

Our room was near the breakfast area and elevator. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in & out was easy. Parking spots right outside. It was a nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mingjuan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashkan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025