Name: Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Address: 181 Kern Street, Salinas, California, United States of America, Salinas, California, US
Price range: US$120–US$263 per night
Rating: 7.93

What guests think

At Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area, guests consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while noting dated decor, inconsistent breakfast quality, and facility limitations such as a closed pool or hot tub.

Location is convenient near the freeway and fast food, but several reviewers felt the surrounding area seemed unsafe or unappealing. Parking is available yet can become congested at night. Expect a straightforward stay with warm service and some trade-offs in age and amenities.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are repeatedly reported closed, and parking—though available—can be congested at night. A few guests also noted issues with ice machines.

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10

Helena

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely managers. I can’t say enough. They welcomed us so kindly and they even came out to parking lot to help us to park our trailer. Room is spacious and super clean

10

ELEANOR

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean easy to park

8

DAN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was in town for car week. Located right off the freeway. Plenty of parking, next to McDonalds and IN-N-OUT.

6

Meryl

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hall carpets stained. Sidewalks filthy. Breakfast very much below average. Front sign so deteriorated it was almost unreadable. Ice machine didn't work. Swimming pool out of order.

8

Christine

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older property, not walkable to anything. Pool and hot tub closed indefinitely.

8

Alexsandra

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms, the breakfast was average. The pool was closed which was a downside, but overall I would recommend as a stay.

10

Edward

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was fine Good TV. Adequate parking.

8

Margarito

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Too congested at nite due to restaurant and food truck

8

Tamara

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pipe broke unexpectedly, and the only way down the street gets clogged with In and Out traffic. Parking in the hotel parking lot also gets congested at night. The room itself is standard, nice, and clean. Bed is comfortable. Breakfast is very minimal, but you’re in luck if you like waffles.

8

Valerie

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely but the hotel itself needs updating. The pool and fitness center were not available. The breakfast was simple compared to other hotel options in the area with not a lot of healthy choices.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean or spotless, but others cited issues like dirty tubs, stained carpets, bed bugs, and inconsistent housekeeping. Overall cleanliness is inconsistent.

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10

Kenneth

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spotless. Staff very friendly!

2

Jesus

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice but not clean at all. There was some kind of rust particles or dirt chunks in the bathtub and the weren’t small. My wife cleaned the tub before showering. The breakfast was some tough egg patties and only a few at a time. The sausage patties were good and so was the rest of the breakfast. The other issue is that I chose this hotel for the pool to exercise and relax in. Either the hotel or the Hotels app should let a person know before the booking process when the pools are closed. There were other choices of hotel nearby and I chose this one for the pool and breakfast. I feel that hotels app is not a big help when choosing the amenities needed. You pay for certain amenities and then learn they aren’t available.

2

Fernando

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good parking spots just took payment twice and a lot of bed bugs had to move rooms

6

Meryl

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hall carpets stained. Sidewalks filthy. Breakfast very much below average. Front sign so deteriorated it was almost unreadable. Ice machine didn't work. Swimming pool out of order.

4

Philip

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

-Our room was only cleaned 1 time in a 5-night stay (on the third day). -Almost all of the fabric chairs and couches were stained and made it undesirable to sit on. -Breakfast was very limited and one morning there was no food or coffee so we went to McDonalds next door.

4

CAROLYN

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is not very clean....my bathroom had hair on the floor. The ceiling in the shower needed repair question of mold? They really need to update their hotel.

10

Toni

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

4

Tim

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was nonexistant, must have have been a large group before or something, nothing left. Hate to say this, but, wife got bed bug bites.

10

Shannon

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room

8

Frena

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, though decor feels dated. Some guests found spaces small or lighting poor, and a few mentioned loud A/C or firm beds.

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10

Edward

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable .

10

Michelle

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, comfy beds, clean

10

Paul

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

inside rooms, on a dead end street to minimal traffic

8

Cindy

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is nice beds are too firm for my needs.

8

Jeri

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was somewhat cramped and the toilet paper dispenser was on the other side of the bathroom and I almost couldn’t reach it as I was sitting on the toilet

8

Lynette

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great bed. Air conditioner was very loud but worked well. There was no plug for the bath tub either. Pool and hot tub were out of service but I knew that when I booked so I don’t hold that against the location. Good price so I may be back

10

Edward

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was fine Good TV. Adequate parking.

8

Jeramie

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are quite outdated but it was clean and comfortable.

8

Patrese

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I had a good stay. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious. It was a quick overnight trip for us and everything worked out.

8

Wayne

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Staff was outstanding, the bed was not very comfortable, the bathroom was very small, the lighting in the room was not very good. The breakfast was just okay!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with easy check-in and helpful front-desk support (including late arrivals). A few guests reported occasional issues or curt interactions.

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10

Stephen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was excellent, so very nice and accommodating.

10

Francisco

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service! Friendly! Will stay again!

10

Elena

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff members, clean and comfortable room. Easy check in and check out. Will defiantly use this hotel in the future when in the area, Excellent service.

10

Enoc

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Bethany

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was so sweet! Great place to stay.

10

Kathleen

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

on my two visits - The owner/staff were remarkably kind and supportive to a very late night weary traveler. Rooms are clean. Security is good. Can’t be this location for the price or service.

10

Robyn

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman who checked us in was so kind and welcoming!

10

letty

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very efficient and knowledgeable.

10

Damon

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely owners and staff.

10

Elide

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Front desk personnel was very helpful and gave me a room in the third floor for a quieter day since my trip was for business purposes.

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Location

Convenient off the freeway and near fast food, with several guests noting quiet surroundings. However, multiple reviewers felt the surrounding area seemed unsafe or unappealing.

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10

DONNA

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The area outside isn't very clean. I dont feel completely safe to walk outside.

8

DAN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was in town for car week. Located right off the freeway. Plenty of parking, next to McDonalds and IN-N-OUT.

10

Paul

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

inside rooms, on a dead end street to minimal traffic

8

Fatima

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value and quiet. Walking distance to McDonalds or In-N-Out. There is free breakfast which was stocked and clean.

2

Maryann

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not impressed with anything. Way too expensive for the facilty. Located in risky area. Homeless encampment 5 minutes away. No pool or hot as expected. The windows are covered up with paper. It is no longer is use. Only one of the two ice makers worked. Very cheap. Tv mounted crooked. Reading lights didn't work. Items mounted loosely. Bathroom had mountings for soap dispensers. But looked like they where too cheap to keep them filled so they took off dispenser but left the mountings. Looks tacky. Would never stay here again. Motel 6 would have been better. Pictues are falsely advertised. Looks different in person. SmeIled of Curry. Bed had metal around the it. We hit our legs on it. Feel ripped off. Would have gave no stars if i could have. I'm not looking forward to see what breakfast entails.

8

M

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay good value, clean, easy check in and out, fair breakfast choices close to fast food. Good freeway access.

8

Christine

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older property, not walkable to anything. Pool and hot tub closed indefinitely.

10

Ricardo

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, friendly front desk and close to where we need to go.

2

Darin

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely not worth $140 a night. We switched hotels after the first night because it felt dirty and unsafe. We had to empty our car of everything for fear of getting our window smashed.

4

Donna

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a scary place to stay.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and some guests enjoyed options like waffles, eggs, and sausage. Others found it minimal or poorly maintained, with items running out or low quality, so experiences vary.

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10

Robert

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, great breakfast

10

Gloria

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice breakfast was good.

4

Philip

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

-Our room was only cleaned 1 time in a 5-night stay (on the third day). -Almost all of the fabric chairs and couches were stained and made it undesirable to sit on. -Breakfast was very limited and one morning there was no food or coffee so we went to McDonalds next door.

10

Lauren

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, slightly dated but it was very nice. staff was very friendly, and continental breakfast was good!

10

Edward

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was fine Good TV. Adequate parking.

4

Tim

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was nonexistant, must have have been a large group before or something, nothing left. Hate to say this, but, wife got bed bug bites.

8

Elliott

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible breakfast

10

Larry

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room with a very comfortable bed. The included morning breakfast was also good with waffles, eggs, sausage and fruit. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Tamara

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pipe broke unexpectedly, and the only way down the street gets clogged with In and Out traffic. Parking in the hotel parking lot also gets congested at night. The room itself is standard, nice, and clean. Bed is comfortable. Breakfast is very minimal, but you’re in luck if you like waffles.

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rafael

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was no food, we had to ask for it and it was disgusting. The eggs tasted like plastic and the ketchup was expired. The bath would flood and the WiFi was super bad. The lobby staff wasn’t very friendly. For the price, it was not worth it at all. It’s an old hotel and no friendly staff.

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Month	Average price
January	US$123
February	US$150
March	US$129
April	US$149
May	US$171
June	US$163
July	US$179
August	US$242
September	US$169
October	US$152
November	US$152
December	US$126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $154	16 $154	17 $153	18 $192	19 $222
20 $140	21 $162	22 $171	23 $180	24 $152	25 $263	26 $263
27 $139	28 $150	29 $153	30 $153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $183	2 $230	3 $235
4 $155	5 $151	6 $198	7 $171	8 $154	9 $222	10 $258
11 $167	12 $154	13 $188	14 $175	15 $154	16 $175	17 $176
18 $120	19 $130	20 $191	21 $165	22 $120	23 $222	24 $222
25 $124	26 $127	27 $185	28 $159	29 $155	30 $221	31 $222

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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