Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto, an IHG Hotel
1561 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, Mountain View, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - S Palo Alto is a casual, 3-star IHG hotel on West El Camino Real in Mountain View, positioned for quick access to Silicon Valley campuses and attractions. Rooms and suites are straightforward and geared for convenience, with free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, and in-room minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living spaces, and some include whirlpool tubs. A complimentary continental breakfast is included, and the hotel also offers complimentary bike rentals, plus an exercise room and a business center. The location places you near the Computer History Museum (about 3.1 km) and the Googleplex (about 3.7 km), with Shoreline Amphitheatre roughly 4.3 km away. For bigger day trips, California’s Great America is about 10.3 km away, and Stanford-area sights like the Cantor Arts Center are within about 8.5 km.
Best for
This hotel is best for value-focused business travelers and campus visitors who want practical in-room amenities (desk, free Wi‑Fi, microwave/minifridge) and a business center in a well-connected Mountain View corridor. It also suits travelers attending events near Shoreline Amphitheatre or visiting nearby tech and museum destinations like the Computer History Museum and Googleplex, with breakfast included to simplify mornings.
Travel tips
If you’re sensitive to traffic noise, request a room on the side away from El Camino Real, as guests note quieter stays there. Shoreline Amphitheatre is about 4.3 km away, so plan extra time on event nights when the area can be busier. The complimentary bike rentals can be a useful way to get around nearby Mountain View/Palo Alto areas for short local errands or sightseeing.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight strong cleanliness across rooms and facilities and consistently friendly, welcoming staff. Breakfast is a recurring positive point, with reviewers noting a good range of options and a convenient morning setup. Several stays mention a quiet, comfortable experience, especially when rooms are positioned away from El Camino Real. A minor operational note mentioned by guests is ongoing remodeling during at least one longer stay, which reduced floor availability but did not dominate overall satisfaction.
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