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About the Hotel

1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, California, United States, 94063

Rooms & Amenities

All 62 rooms at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central include laptop-friendly workspaces, bedside outlets, and air conditioning. Guests can choose from plush duvets and multiple pillow options. Rooms feature a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms have sofa beds, and accessible rooms include roll-in showers and grab bars.

Dining Options

The hotel serves a complimentary Express Start Breakfast with hot items, pastries, and Smart Roast Coffee. A coffee shop in the lobby offers free coffee and tea throughout the day. Nearby, Malibu Grand Prix (1 mile away) has a pizza parlor for family outings.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

The second-floor fitness center has a treadmill, elliptical machine, and stationary bike. Malibu Grand Prix, with go-karts and mini-golf, is a mile away. Great America Amusement Park (9 miles) features thrill rides like Firefall. Half Moon Bay, 20 miles away, offers ocean views, golf, and deep-sea fishing.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Redwood City Caltrain Station and 25 km from San Francisco International Airport. It's near Stanford University, Seaport Convention Center (1 mile), and tech hubs like Google and HP. Edgewood Park and Red Morton Community Park are within 4.5 km.

Services & Accessibility

Free self-parking is available in a covered garage. Business travelers can use the on-site business center with printing and copying. ADA-compliant features include accessible parking, elevators, and rooms with roll-in showers. Daily housekeeping and same-day dry cleaning are offered.

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King Room Hearing Accessible or Non-Smoking

Max:

3 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard King Room Extra Space

Max:

3 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Redwood City4600 ft

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 14.9 mi

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 20.6 mi

Train

Redwood City Caltrain3700 ft

San Carlos Caltrain 2.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop 3.7 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Video games
Children's buffet

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, California, United States, 94063

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, California, United States, 94063

City landmarks

Museum

San Mateo County History Museum

4700 ft

Fleishman Park

2800 ft

1120 Roosevelt Ave

Red Morton Community Park

5100 ft

Woodside Manor Shopping Center

3800 ft

Hoover Park

5100 ft

Redwood Downtown 20 and XD

3400 ft

Christ Gospel Church of Redwood City

2200 ft

Central Bay Community Baptist Church

2200 ft

Peninsula Christian Center

2200 ft

Theatre

Fox Theatre

3500 ft

Woodside Central Shopping Center

2200 ft

Mount Zion Baptist Church

2300 ft

Foresters of America Hall

2300 ft

Gallery

The Main Gallery

2300 ft

Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

2400 ft

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

3300 ft

Church

Calvary Baptist Church

2700 ft

Canada College Education Tech

2900 ft

Happy Science Redwood City

2900 ft

Andrew Spinas Park

1.3 mi

Redwood City ECK Center

3300 ft

Club Caliente

3400 ft

Redwood Church

3500 ft

Warren St & Standish Street

Mezes Park

1.3 mi

Event hall

Club Fox

3500 ft

Theatre

Dragon Theater

3600 ft

Church

Vision Mundial Ministries

3600 ft

Docktown Marina

1.9 mi

Nearby

New Curiosity Shop

1500 ft

Redwood Roller Rink

1500 ft

Restaurants

McDonald's

1000 ft

185 Chestnut St

The Habit Burger Grill

2800 ft

1111 El Camino Real

Green Leaf

3700 ft

865 Middlefield Rd

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

84%

enjoyed their stay & would return

Clean

Friendly staff

Inconsistent dining

Average location

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.7

Service

7.0

Dining

7.7

Sean

United States, February 2024

8.2/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! It was conveniently located near Atherton and Woodside, making it super easy for me to get around. The room was fantastic, and the breakfast was delicious. However, the service left much to be desired. Overall, a great experience with a few minor issues.

Rooms

8.0

I was impressed by the cleanliness and comfort of the room. It was a perfect choice for me, especially because of the fantastic tub and the great breakfast.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit of a mixed bag. While some staff members were friendly and helpful, others were quite rude, which was disappointing. It affected my overall perception of the service quality.

Location

9.0

The location was ideal for my needs as it was close to where I needed to be in Atherton and Woodside. Being near local attractions, restaurants, and a river added to the convenience of the hotel.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with a variety of choices that catered to everyone's tastes. The pancake maker was a delightful surprise that added a unique touch to the breakfast options.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay. With pleasant amenities and services, the hotel truly made my visit enjoyable.

John

United States, October 2023

7.2/10

I had a unique experience at this hotel. The rooms were so clean, which was surprisingly refreshing. The spacious and comfortable room had a sofa area, a kitchenette, a work area, and a king bed, all well-stocked and meticulously maintained. However, the service had its ups and downs, from being rude and unhelpful at times to offering homemade cookies each afternoon. The hotel's location in a residential area was great for my needs, being easy to reach by car and close to local attractions. The dining experience was satisfactory with good breakfast options available. The facilities were decent, although some improvements could be made.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, kept clean and well-stocked.

Service

6.0

The service varied from rude instances to friendly and helpful interactions, with homemade cookies as a pleasant surprise.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in a residential area was great for my needs, easy to access by car from Route 101 and close to local attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, particularly the breakfast with plenty of food choices available.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered essential facilities, but room for improvement was noted.

Noah

United States, July 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic overall. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the facilities were great. The service was top-notch, and the location was very convenient. However, the dining experience was a bit inconsistent. The value for money was reasonable considering all the positives.

Rooms

9.0

I was pleasantly surprised by the size and comfort of the room. The bed was very cozy, and I found the heating/cooling system easy to use and efficient.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. They were friendly, professional, and made sure our stay was special.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was very convenient, being centrally located in the city center. It was perfect for my needs and not too far from where I needed to be.

Dining

7.0

The dining options offered a variety of choices, from pastries to hot meals, and everything tasted fresh. However, the consistency could be improved.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were impressive, with a range of exercise equipment available for guests to use. It added to the overall experience of my stay.

Clean

Inconsistent dining