Modesto Hotels: Where to Stay in California

Looking for hotels in Modesto, California? This guide covers the lodging we could confirm in this Central Valley city, flags the gaps, and drops places we could not verify. Two hotels have solid backing from official sites. Three more appear in only one source each, so we mark them as unconfirmed. Rates change daily, so we do not quote prices. Call each hotel before you book.

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Hotels in Modesto, California

Where to Stay in Modesto, CA: Confirmed Hotels

Modesto sits on Highway 99, the main north-south route through the Central Valley between Sacramento and Bakersfield. Two full-service hotels pass our two-source test. One is a downtown high-rise. The other is a suite hotel on West Orangeburg Avenue.

Both hotels list a 3:00 PM check-in and a 12:00 PM check-out on their official pages. Hours can change, so confirm by phone when you reserve.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

The DoubleTree stands at 1150 Ninth Street, Modesto, CA 95354. The phone number is 209-526-6000. Hilton lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM.

Hilton’s page names free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, EV charging, connecting rooms, cribs, and meeting rooms. Dining includes Maxis Restaurant, which serves California cuisine, and the Lobby Lounge. Room service is available.

Pets are allowed. Hilton sets weight limits and charges a pet fee, so ask the front desk for current terms. A travel directory lists 289 rooms in an 11-floor building, with a build year of 1990 and a renovation in 2008. We found those figures in one source only.

A local history site calls the DoubleTree downtown Modesto’s only major hotel. The same site says the building began as a Red Lion. This is the best-documented choice for a downtown stay and for guests who want an on-site restaurant.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

SpringHill Suites stands at 1901 W Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350. The phone number is 209-526-2157. Marriott lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM.

Marriott advertises a free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 to 9:30 AM, an outdoor pool with a whirlpool, a fitness center, and a business center. The hotel also has on-site laundry, free parking, an EV charging station, a convenience store, meeting space, and a 24-hour front desk. Wi-Fi is complimentary.

Pets are welcome. Marriott allows up to two pets per room, with a 60-pound limit for each, and charges a fee per stay. The pool entrance has a lift or a sloped entry for guests who need step-free access.

A travel directory lists 111 rooms across three floors, and lists a microwave and a refrigerator in rooms. We found those counts in one source only. This hotel suits families, longer stays, and drivers who prefer free parking and a morning meal included.

Other Modesto Hotels We Could Not Fully Confirm

Three more properties appear in our research. Each rests on a single source, usually a meeting-planner directory. Hotel details change often, and directories lag behind. Treat everything below as unconfirmed until you call the front desk.

La Casa Modesto, Ascend Hotel Collection

A directory lists this hotel at 1720 Sisk Rd, Modesto, CA 95350, with the phone number 209-577-3825. The same listing shows 94 rooms on two floors, a 1980 build, and a 2020 renovation. Ascend Collection is a Choice Hotels brand.

The listing names free parking, wireless internet, a coffeemaker and a refrigerator in rooms, and pets allowed for a fee. The listing also mentions an outdoor pool and a hot tub nearby. We could not load the official Choice Hotels page, so we cannot confirm check-in times, current amenities, or open status. Call before you plan around this hotel.

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Modesto Ceres

A directory lists this budget-brand hotel at 1760 Herndon Rd, Modesto, CA 95307, with the phone number 209-225-9261. The listing shows 58 rooms on three floors, a 2002 build, a 3:00 PM check-in, and an 11:00 AM check-out.

The listing names free parking, a laundry room, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an in-room safe. Pets are allowed for a fee. Internet in rooms may cost extra.

Our older version of this guide promised a pool, a playground, and a free breakfast here. We could not confirm any of the three, so we removed them. Ask the hotel what is included.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Modesto-Salida

One venue listing places this IHG hotel on Highway 99 in neighboring Salida. The listing gives no street address or main phone number. We therefore do not print either.

The listing names free parking, a fitness center, an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a complimentary hot breakfast, and two event rooms. A separate travel guide also points visitors to Salida for extra lodging, which supports the location. Confirm the address, the amenities, and the rates with IHG before you go.

The Historic Hotel Modesto Is Gone

Our earlier guide listed a Hotel Modesto with Art Deco rooms and a rooftop bar. We found no support for any hotel like this today.

A local history site tells a different story. Henry Crow and Oscar Hogin built the Hotel Modesto at Eleventh and H Streets, and the hotel opened in June 1914. A fire in May 1944 destroyed the building, and two people died. The site was cleared in 1958 for a new city hall, which opened in 1960 and later became a county courthouse.

We dropped the old listing for this reason. If a booking site shows a place called Hotel Modesto, check the address and call the property first.

Hotels in Modesto Near the Gallo Center for the Arts

The Gallo Center for the Arts stands at 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354. The phone number is 209-338-2100. The nonprofit center runs the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater with 1,248 seats, the Foster Family Theater with 440 seats, the Marie Damrell Gallo Grand Lobby, Costa Family Plaza, and the outdoor Modesto Rotary Music Garden.

The DoubleTree is the one confirmed hotel in the downtown core. We did not find a sourced walking distance between the two buildings, so check a map before you count on walking home after a show. Check the center’s calendar before you book.

Another downtown landmark is the Modesto Arch, which has greeted visitors for more than 100 years. The slogan on the arch reads Water, Wealth, Contentment, Health.

Where to Stay Near Modesto Attractions

The McHenry Mansion at 1402 I Street is an 1883 Victorian home owned by the city. Sources describe free visits. One source says tours run year-round, and another says docent tours usually run on weekends. Call ahead for tour hours. The McHenry Museum sits across the street and covers local history.

Fans of the film American Graffiti can visit George Lucas Plaza at 900 17th Street, near the Five Points intersection. A bronze statue shows two teens on a 1957 Chevy. The city celebrates the film each June with Graffiti Summer.

The Great Valley Museum at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue sits on the west campus of Modesto Junior College. Visitors find a planetarium and about two dozen live animals. Graceada Park at 401 Needham Street opened in 1907 and is the oldest city park in Modesto. Tuolumne River Regional Park covers about 500 acres along seven miles of river, and sources place the park less than a 10-minute drive from downtown.

Yosemite National Park lies about two hours east of Modesto, according to one travel guide. Check current park entry rules before you go.

Baseball in Modesto: What Changed

Our older guide sent families to the Modesto Nuts ballpark. The Nuts played at John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, from 2005 to 2025 and left after the 2025 season. Their last game there was on August 31, 2025.

According to Wikipedia, the Modesto Roadsters of the Pioneer League, an MLB Partner League, use the field beginning in 2026. Confirm the schedule with the team before you plan a trip around a game. The field also hosts concerts.

Getting to Modesto: Car, Train, and Air

By car, Modesto sits on State Route 99. Drivers from Sacramento or Bakersfield follow the same highway.

By train, Amtrak’s San Joaquins route serves Modesto several times a day. A travel guide places the station at 1700 Held Drive, about 5 miles east of downtown, and lists city bus 25 as a link to the center. Verify train times and the bus route with Amtrak and the city.

By air, we could not confirm airline service. Wikipedia says Modesto City-County Airport lost its last scheduled flights in June 2014 when SkyWest ended its San Francisco route. Our older guide claimed connecting flights. We could not verify the claim, so check the airport and the airlines before you plan a flight.

How to Choose a Hotel or Motel in Modesto

Choose the DoubleTree if you want a downtown base, an on-site restaurant, and both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Choose SpringHill Suites if you want free parking and a free daily breakfast.

Budget travelers should call La Casa Modesto and the Microtel to compare current terms. We found no sourced list of independent motels in Modesto, so we name none. Search a booking site for motels in Modesto, then check each address on a map and read recent reviews before you pay.

Pet owners should compare policies by phone. The DoubleTree and SpringHill Suites both allow pets with limits and fees. Drivers who need step-free access should ask about room layouts, because we only confirmed pool access at SpringHill Suites.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked Hilton and Marriott for the two confirmed hotels. We checked a local history site for the DoubleTree background and the Hotel Modesto story. We checked travel directories for room counts, build years, and the three unconfirmed properties. We checked the Gallo Center, Wikipedia, Wikivoyage, and a travel guide for attractions and transport.

We could not load the official pages for La Casa Modesto, Microtel, or Holiday Inn Express and Suites. We found no sourced rates, and we print none. We found no confirmed list of independent motels. Call each hotel to confirm the details before you book.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Modesto, California come down to a few verified picks and several open questions. The DoubleTree suits a downtown stay, and SpringHill Suites suits families who want free parking and a daily breakfast. Call La Casa Modesto, the Microtel, and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites before you rely on them. Compare current options on Expedia, then confirm details by phone.

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