Holiday Inn Express Union City, Menlo ParkHoliday Inn Express Union City in Menlo Park, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 37 hotels we score in Menlo Park. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $145 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Alvarado Niles Road in Union City, this 3-star Holiday Inn Express sits near Highway 51 and Interstate 880. It serves business travellers and families, offering 15 suites equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions. Facilities include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a gym, and a business centre. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning. While the site is close to shopping and Tesla Motors, there is no local shuttle service available for guests. The property is a practical choice for those needing easy road access to the San Francisco Bay area.What stands out

Indoor and outdoor pools

In-room refrigerators and microwaves

Free breakfast included

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

No local area shuttle

On-site construction

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