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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Redwood City hotel in Palm Park area

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A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden desk, a coffee maker, a chair, and a window with an air conditioning unit.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large mirror.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 94063
  • Place, Woodside Central Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Morton Community Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comm Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Redwood City

Palm Park stay.With a stay at this Palm Park hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Woodside Central Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Red Morton Community Park. Fox Theatre and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodside Central Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fox Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Mateo County History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Red Morton Community Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Redwood City Station - 16 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Grullense #1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LUMA COFFEE LOUNGE - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

Redwood City hotel in Palm Park area
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Redwood City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is 5.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

As of Sept 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG on Oct 22, 2026 start from CA $206, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG to downtown Redwood City?

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG is 0.7 mi away from Redwood City.

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful, will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room. Breakfast better than average with great coffee. Convenient location for our purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff accommodated our request for a rollaway and were very kind during check in!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast menu, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was great with variety. The room and bathrooms were very clean. The mattress was firm (really firm for back issues). The staff was very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good variety of breakfast food to select from.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! We will definitely be back again. The breakfast was fantastic and the employees made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Beds so comfortable. The breakfast was Amazing!!!!! Will stay when I am back in town! Also the flavored water and cookies in the lobby were a great touch:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient and decent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, hot breakfast with a variety of options. Hotel is not in a walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room & breakfast were great !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and courteous staff, comfortable room with great AC, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms very clean, beds very comfortable and a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room: Simple & Effective Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Poul Boss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was simple and perfect. Continental plus -> Eggs every day and alternating between sausage and bacon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice bed and pillows easy check in and clean place would deff recommend and return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed here several times. Staff are always helpful. Property is aging but clean. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026