Welcome to the Howard Johnson Salinas. This is a 100% non-smoking facility. It is within walking distance of the downtown area and right around the corner from the John Steinbeck Center. This historical area is home to a variety of fine dining, shops, Monterey County offices, and the agricultural center of the valley. It is a short, direct drive to the beautiful Monterey Area. The hotel surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel a home away from home.Join the others every Monday through Thursday evening from 5:30 p. to 7:00 p. in the lobby for complimentary Sundowner Reception. In the morning, the hotel serves complimentary Express Start Breakfast from 6:00 a. to 9:30 a. with over 20 items and featuring Smart Roast Coffee and delicious hot cinnamon rolls. Every day the hotel has a complimentary USA Today available for you. And of course, all parking is free for guest.Guestrooms feature coffeemakers, refrigerators, microwaves, and free high-speed Internet access. It also has well-lit, oversized work desks, ergonomic chairs, and two-line data port telephones with voice mail in every room.