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    Flamingo Motel

    3.7 (48 reviews)
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    Donovan H.

    I will say that when it comes to lodging at a motel, hotel, or Airbnb, I have to factor in a lot of things. Some of the top priorities are the area/location, cleanliness, condition, beds, amenities, and overall value. With as many places that I've stayed at, this place actually hit the spot, a rarity for a 'motel'. Which takes me none other to the "Flamingo Motel". Located directly on The Alameda in the heart of San Jose, this place definitely has a lot of charm to it. Looking at this motel from the outside, this place looks old. Even the neon pink lettering is something straight out of the 1960's. The only thing you're missing is a Ford Thunderbird convertible playing Frank Sinatra and you'd think this is a blast to the past. However, the exterior has quite a bit of character and this place offers ample (as well as overflow) parking. The grounds itself were well-kept with a working soda/snack vending machine, an ice machine, a small swing, and a little flower garden. Since my check-in was at 3:00pm (during the afternoon of Friday, July 28, 2023), I figured I would show up a little early at around 2:10pm. And after parking directly in front of the small lobby, the nice gentleman behind the counter was able to give me my key-card after I made my payment. Nothing is better than checking-in 45 minutes early and getting settled. The process was so easy and painless, transporting my luggage to my room was only about a 15 foot walk. As far as how my room looked, I had a spacious queen sized bed (that was quite comfortable), two nightstands, a 40" LCD TV (with Dish Network + 100 channels), a decent sized mini refrigerator and a small microwave. There is also a nice sized desk/study area, a comfy leather chair, a large mirror, a TV tray, and a fairly decent sized heater/air conditioning unit. There was no closet for your clothes but there was one closet pole directly above the fridge/microwave with about 5 wooden hangers. Most importantly, the Wi-Fi speeds were very fast which is great for streaming live videos on your phone/tablet. But the real gem here is actually their bathroom. This was huge and had the pink walls complete with faux-wood flooring throughout. Since this bathroom did not have a tub, it actually utilizes two shower heads as well as a plastic chair in case you wish sitting while taking your shower. Only basic soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided so I recommend bringing your own body wash/shower gel as well as a travel sized loofah sponge to make your shower experience much better. All in all, I actually slept great at the "Flamingo Motel" even though this place is right on a main street. One of the biggest advantages of this place is that it is less than a mile away from SAP Center and within a couple blocks, you will find a "Peet's Coffee", "Uncle John's Pancake House", "Mexico Lindo Y Cantina", and a ton more restaurants. There is also a bookstore, a gym, and much more within walking distance. When you factor in the great price I paid for my one-night stay ($105 including tax in July 2023), service, and convenience, I am giving this place a respectable four-star rating.

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    Michelle H.

    Came to town for a hockey game, and this motel seemed to be the best rated and price point for us. I love the vibrant colors and neon signs of the building, all the doors are pink, which is super fun. We were located on the 2nd floor corner room. The room had lots of unique touches, crown molding on the ceiling, shutters on the window. A mini fridge and microwave. Our TV didn't work great, but we weren't there to watch TV so no big deal. The carpeting looked to be pretty new, there was a sitting area, with a desk. This was close enough to walkt to the SAP Center, there's a Mexican restaurant across the street, and winery down the street. Great location, and great spot to stay.

    Using Ultra Wide Angle photography, the entire room is visible.  The Art Deco pink walls were well painted, and the wainscoting was nice.

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    5 months ago

    The hotel room was clean and staff was nice. Although for the price it can be upgraded to a different look.

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    3 months ago

    Nice room. Quiet. Good price. The bot wants more thoughts. Blah,blah.Blah,blah.Blah,blah.

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    Very clean, close to everything! Nice family run the place. I found a good deal when I called them directly. Go Niners!!!

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    2 years ago

    Great price and kitschy cute place to be in in San Jose..was here for a scifi convention and close by!

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    Never seen inside a room. Always full even though no one around and few cars in lot. Maybe the hookers book in advance.

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    This motel in website has good price but when I go to there it's double price they are liars one star for this motel

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    Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Hotel Collection - Elevator hallway

    Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Hotel Collection

    (841 reviews)

    $$

    West San Jose

    In December, I was a little scrambled trying to figure out what to do for my birthday, and I…read morehonestly couldn't have landed in a better place. One night while I was at the bar, Victor, the manager I often see there, told me about the Christmas experience on the rooftop and suggested it as a great spot for a birthday get-together. He was absolutely right. The rooftop at the Valencia Hotel was perfect. It felt like a true winter wonderland. It was beautifully decorated, cozy, and festive. There were specialty Christmas cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and even whiskey tastings where you could sample different varieties. They had heaters everywhere and plenty of blankets, which made the whole experience warm and inviting despite the chilly weather. The service really stood out. The staff on the rooftop was just awesome. They were attentive, kind, and consistently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. My friends had an amazing time ordering from the holiday menu (whether custom-created or seasonal, it was spot-on), and the overall vibe spot was a vibe! This was truly one of the best experiences I've had in a long time, and it made my birthday feel special without being stressful. Huge thanks to Victor and the entire rooftop team for creating such a memorable night. I'll absolutely be back--and recommending this place to everyone.

    My sister and boyfriend got a hotel for the weekend for her birthday. After dinner we all went back…read moreto the Valencia BARand all 12 will NEVER GO BACK. First the bartender told my sister she can't sit on her boyfriend lap. Second they are WAYYYYYYY OVER PRICE.... Third bartender told my sister to to change the light back to blue. They have little laps on the table that change colors and she put it to the bright regular light so she can see and I told her to change it back to the dark blue.. It was my sisters birthday in and one of our friends end up drinking a little too much dancing a little loud, not rude, or being like the bad guy a troublemaker, but they kicked us out because she was too loud . so if you're trying to have a good time, lots of fun and not being picked on do not go to that bar.. the energy in there a little more was almost we were to go to be there and we did not appreciate that we just wanted to drink. Have fun and celebrate. And my husband made that bartender apologize to my sister is the one that told her to get off her boyfriends lap .

    Signia by Hilton San Jose - Main Entrance Foyer

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    (140 reviews)

    Downtown

    It's definitely one of the more fancier hotels on the Fanime hotel room block and it's where they…read morehost all of the fashion related events. I only visited here as a guest during Fanime, so I can only comment on how it's run as an event space. It does get pretty hot inside the hotel, at least on the second floor where the fashion market is held at, both when I was in the open second floor lobby area and when I was in the event hall room where the market was being held. It could have been just the number of people there or the fact that the floor gets a lot of sunlight in it, but at the very least they have free water stations, which is quite nice. They did count the people going in and out of the market to keep crowd control, but still very hot. Can't imagine doing this in a full lolita coord to be honest. With that in mind, the fancier looking halls and the lighting and furniture and walls here make for the nicer photoshoots that the areas around the convention can offer. Unlike the other hotels, this one still hasn't stopped that, so that's good for cosplayers!

    I had an great stay at the Signia. The hotel was clean and the rooms were comfy!…read more My conference was held here, so it was also convenient to go up and down. It was slightly confusing for the layout, but after a couple days, you get adjusted. The food was okay and did the job. If i was visiting dt sj again, i would definitely stay here, due to its proximity to places.

    Hilton San Jose - Restaurant

    Hilton San Jose

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    I initially enjoyed my stay, the hotel was clean and staff members were nice. The room was clean…read moreand the only thing that was minor was that the makeup mirror on the bathroom wall looking like it was going to fall off and the light switch attached to it did not work. The self parking was okay. We checked in before finding parking and we used the room key to enter the parking lot instead of paying for parking. The elevators were pretty cool and unique as it's a digital tablet where you can preselect which floor you need to go to before entering the elevator. This is where things start to go down hill for me... I was woken up around 3am from a lot of people in the hallway talking. Sounded like they were going up and down the hallway. Not sure that the noise was for but it was going on for about 30 minutes. I was woken up again around 4am but people banging on a door nearby for 15 minutes. And to think that was the last of it, I was woke up AGAIN at 5am with continuous knocking and opening/closing of doors for about 30 minutes. Very unfortunate that occurred throughout the night but definitely ruined my experience here as I woke up with a headache due to lack of sleep. Not sure if I'd want to come back again.

    Tried to take a shower at 4pm and got ZERO hot water. Tried again at 9pm and it was lukewarm at…read morevery best. The water pressure was bad as well. Also, I have my room template set to 64 degrees and it's still hot in here, making it almost impossible to sleep (along with all the noise which I posted about it another review). Do NOT waste your money on this hotel.

    Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley - Meeting Room

    Hyatt House San Jose/Silicon Valley

    (153 reviews)

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    North San Jose

    Loved this hotel!…read more Pros: Room was spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Rooms were super quiet! TV's were sized for the room! Pool was clean. Saltwater is a great touch. Healthy eating options (Chipotle, Chick-Fil-A, etc.) in walking distance. Target in the plaza across the street! Complimentary Breakfast Buffet. Workout room was adequate. Very close to Levi's stadium. Cons: Internet was a tad bit slow for being in Silicon Valley. Parking is paid. $17/night. We have not had the need to pay for parking at any of the other Hyatt houses and Hyatt places before. Silly, I thought. The plaza had cautionary signs about car break ins and safety every 20 feet. It was odd and a little scary that they had to put close to 20 placards at this small lot.. All in all, we would stay here again. Comfortable, quiet, pool, Breakfast, etc.

    Hands down my favorite hotel in San Jose. . Location is perfect, walking distance to stores &…read morerestaurants!! Can't beat this location, was able to walk in the morning and get some champagne for mimosas:) Check in was a breeze, employees were very friendly and helpful!! Rooms are a great size & has a living room and mini kitchen. Beds were very comfortable! And I loved the bathroom. Complementary breakfast was very good. One of the better breakfasts offered from a hotel. Many options to choose from. There is a nice pool which is great in the summer! This is my preferred hotel when in San Jo.

    Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport

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    (82 reviews)

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    North San Jose

    Upon check in .. greeting was ok .. The evening customer Service needed a little help. We got our…read moreroom without any issues .. good sign. The hallways are more hot and humid than the outside. Our in-room air conditioner is ok but is having difficulties maintaining a consistent temperature but we're adapting ok. The room has all the basics and is a little small, but will do ok. The bed is comfortable and firm for a good night's sleep. The walk-in shower and sink, both, actually have great water pressure while there is ample room in the shower. We pickup up some extra towels, just to be safe. We weren't really looking for a great view here. Not a big deal. Overall .. nice area around to walk the puppy and stretch our legs. Lobby has a nice breakfast bar and a nice seating area to enjoy your meal. Nice hotel, and a nice room at a great price !! Cheers !

    In San Jose for a graduation at SJSU. Hotel is conveniently located between both the airport and…read morethe Campus. I stayed 2 days and it was a perfect stay. I had a studio. The room comes with a kitchen. I worked remotely and the desk and ergonomic work chair were perfect, I loved that the TV swiveled so if I was working or in the bed i could view the TV. I called for engineering as the TV didn't turn on. The remote lit up but, the TV wouldn't respond. Engineering was there within 5 minutes of my call.it too about 25 minutes to fix but it was no issue. There is breakfast served in the morning which included , tortillas, eggs,sausages, potatoes, rice, batter to make your own waffles, rice, boiled eggs, hot oatmeal, instant oatmeal, dry cereal, yogurt, bread, juice , water and coffee. There is an eating area or you can eat in your room. There is a swimming pool and a fitness room. There is a parking charge in their parking garage of $15 per day. I would stay again.

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