This is a motel, in the original sense of the word, where there are no inside corridors and you can park right outside your door. When it was built, it was probably considered convenient for motorists that the hotel is just a handful of feet from El Camino Real. Unfortunately, El Camino Real is now a major six lane road... more

Yes, the neighborhood looks scary but I had no problems. There are double secure locks on the doors and a security at night to watch the cars. The staff was very friendly. The room was suprisingly great. I'd never stayed at a HIE before and I was pleasantly suprised. Comfortable bed, nice amenities, had a mini fridge and microwave. They... more

First of all, this is not a new Holiday Inn Express. It's a refurbished motel -- with exterior doors. When I travel alone, I do not stay in hotels with exterior doors for safety reasons. My travel agent was lied to about this. I arrived too late to change hotels that evening, but I noted my concern at check-in. The... more