Though I'm a Marriott platinum member I chose Zico for it's hospitality. Brita at the front desk is always helpful and friendly with a warm sweet smile. I always get a personalized warm welcome. Though I have a lot of choices around the area, I love the boutique appeal of Zico. Hoping for more visits and good times. read more

We stayed for two night (while on a road trip) Wanted to visit San Francisco but didn't want to spend the night in SF (since we have a car and parking there is awful) The hotel is great! Same price as other much lower quality hotels in the same area, in SF and even in San Jose It's an hour away from SF during the day and 30 min say during the night (so that was perfect for us) Rooms are very clean, complimentary toiletries are good quality, staff is friendly, breakfast is good, free parking, fitness center, free coffee station on lobby Highly recommended, I didn't have my hopes up tbh so was pleasantly surprised and I would come here again! read more

This hotel is by far the best one in Mountain View, the breakfast is really good, with some bacon, pancakes everything is so good. The rooms are always clean and comfortable to stay in. But the thing that makes this place stand out the most is the fact that it has a wonderful staff, especially Brita she is always nice, and receives customers with a smile, but most importantly recognizes me every time I stay here!!!! Thank you so much Brita for the awesome experience. -Fidel G read more

This budget priced hotel has the most oddly configured layout and most confusing "decor" of any hotel I've ever stayed in. The design inspiration is claimed to be a particular fisherman from a greek island. That theme was completely lost to me. The interior paint selections, furniture, and accessories reminded me of a building overloaded with random flea market finds. The room carpeting was as ugly as any I've seen in a hotel, it was blue and black striped and simply looked dark, depressing, and dirty-primarily based upon the muddled color palette. The bathroom walls were a deep teal blue that made an already cramped space feel even smaller. The hotel room was small but clean. There was a modern glass topped and black steel desk, a white colonial maple style 50's dresser/tv stand, unstable floor lamps with round glass table tops, and an old microwave and mini fridge packed into the closet. Cheap looking wrought iron pseudo headboard pieces hung above each bed....I am glad I did not walk into the room drunk. It was completely disorienting and lacked any cohesive design theme. I suppose I had developed some sort of expectation re: a specific design theme from reading their many postings about the Greek fisherman....but nothing connected to a cohesive design theme. It all seemed like a collection of 5th grade art project ideas or an all encompassing afterthought. This is an older hotel that reflects a mission/pueblo style on the exterior. Most guest parking is conveniently located in a garage beneath the two story structure. My favorite "art piece" hands down was hanging on a wall in the lobby....it was a large two piece cardboard advertising poster that apparently came out of a random Starbucks store.,I burst out laughing when I saw that prominently displayed in the lobby like a piece of art (from dumpster find to art piece in the Zico Hotel). On a positive note, the various employees who staffed the front desk could not have been nicer or more helpful. read more

I can not believe this place was not reviewed yet!!! Whoo hoo!!! FTR (eat your heart out, Walter P.) LOL A very charming hotel!!! Mediterranean Style ! Close to a nearby freeway called Highway 85. If you click their website, note all the accomodations that this hotel provides. Stayed here one time probably like 3 mos ago ...just for one nite coz my parents have some guests from the Philippines and they spent the nite at my parent's place. I didnt feel like going home(anyone who knows me know where I live) that nite so my family and I decided to stay here. This place is charming and it almost reminded me of a Bed and Breakfast place because it's that small. The place is clean and the bed is comfortable. The person in the main desk was very nice and gave the history of the hotel and what it used to be. Dont ask me what info he gave coz I dont remember (i was a zombie that nite) and I just wanted to hit the bed ASAP. We didnt get to try their compimentary hot breakfast (so dont bother asking me that either). Man, I just hope I can give you more info. Just make sure you click Useful and Cool ok??? Funny will be fine, too. Thanks read more

I have stayed at Hotel Zico three times and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The hotel is convenient and affordably priced for this area. And the staff were very friendly. The outside is cute and clean. The rooms don't quite match in visual quality as the public areas, but they are still comfy. The internet is absolute garbage. I really enjoyed the breakfast space and selection. It's a pretty comprehensive breakfast selection of hot and cold items. They also offer an omelette bar. Will continue to use this business. read more

This hotel is incredible!! I travel a lot, and I have to say, this is one of my favorite places I've ever stayed. Brita (at the front desk) was amazing, too. I can tell she cares about her job, and the quality of the guests' stay. Talking to her is like speaking with a friend. The room is large and open. Bathroom is HUGE completed to typical hotels. Beds are comfortable. I also love the availability of a parking garage. There are complimentary snacks in room, and one of them was a fresh baked cookie. What a great place to stay. read more

Spanish architecture meets high tech. An amazing job at blending California's historical mission style with more modern Silicon Valley. And best value for the area. Wireless. Two computer stations in the lounge. Small gym. Bring earplugs as it's nearby the freeway. Driveway is tricky to find, as it's very close to a freeway on-ramp, so keep your eyes open for the orange and blue sign on the right side of the road. You can only enter the driveway heading north on El Camino. read more

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WYSIWYG per the other reviews. Blah hotel, but compelling if you can get a good price! Negatives first. It does appear to be a refurbished cheap hotel. Thin walls. Old carpet. And that cool sink? IMO nasty faucet! But that is my feeling. You might think its cool. And lots of freeway noise. Between thin walls and freeway, you're bombarded by sound. Positives: Good effort on hip decor, considering it is a refurbished cheap hotel. Breakfast is not bad. 24 hour front desk is friendly and helpful (they have corkscrews). Room has nice toiletries and even 2 pairs of eyeshades. If only they had ear plugs... And oh, lots of directv channels, and internet is good. TIP: I find this place on priceline. Terrific value in the otherwise high priced mountain view/palo alto zone. Try to call the hotel directly or go to their website. It can be a few bucks less than the priceline non-bid price. So much for low price guarantee... read more

It's a nice hotel... But it's not at the star level it claims... There is construction material out in the open and there are some out of place stuff in my room. The breakfast is on point and the staff is great. But it's not a five star or four star place. Maybe three and a half? Not worth the $150 I spend tonight. I would have gladly paid $110... read more

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3.5 Stars Hotel Zico is really cute. Tough to find, but very cute. The lobby has free Starbucks Coffee and cucumber water, and you can buy various snacks and drinks by the front desk. Showers have good water pressure, and beds are comfy. The only thing to complain about is the breakfast; the selection is sparse. Beyond that, this hotel is a great value for Silicon Valley. read more

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I requested a room that had enough space for us to move the hotel bed's mattress on the floor (my toddler sleeps with us and he rolls...we generally sleep on the floor when we travel) The hotel staff accommodated us and they did extra and actually put the mattress on the floor for us before we arrived. Just for this I give them a five-star. They have coffee machine, kitchen sink, microwave and refrigerator in the room. Plenty of parking space. Cons: the room smells moldy but you get used to it and would not notice once you stay there for a few minutes. Entrance location is confusing (both main gate and the hotel building door). We parked in the basement parking garage and exited by the stairs---big mistake. We had to go around the whole building before finding the building entrance. It is not really that much of a problem once you find your way. However, I would recommend to just park on the open parking area... It is much closer to the building entrance. read more

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Zico is a very nice hotel!!! I was especially entranced with the faucet in the bathroom which is a very interesting design. The hotel is nice and very clean, but can be slightly difficult to locate, as their sign isn't very large. It is right off of the 85 freeway. The linens were all clean and the rooms look like they were recently redecorated. They have packages of Starbuck's coffee for use in the room. (yay!!!!) The morning breakfast buffet is typical hotel fare with cereals, toast, eggs, has browns, pancakes, sausage, bacon, OJ, Milk and coffee and an omelette station. You pass by the hotel gym as you go in the entrace. The gym is spacious and has several cardio machines (stationary bike, treadmill) as well as a universal cable machine. Zico is a great hotel for the business traveler. It's also within walking distance of an In-N-Out, for those who are craving Animal-Style Fries. It's about 10 minutes from Castro Street with a wider selection of restaurants. It would've earned 5 stars if not for the fact that they lost my reservation and I was stuck with a room with 2 queen sized beds instead of a room with a king. I prefer a room with 1 king sized bed because there is usually a little more walking room. But the desk person was very friendly and apologized for losing my reservation. To those of you new to business travel, always print out and carry a copy of your reservation. read more

I booked a stay here for an interview candidate for my company. I made a mistake during booking and it left the guest without a room on the first night. Thankfully, when the guest went to check in they took care of it with no problem and made her feel welcome. For those of you who have or will book for a business guest, you know how important it is to get the financial part and receipts all in order. Crystal was great, answering my questions and getting things in order quickly. She made the process incredibly easy. So in spite of my mistake, both the guest and myself had a seamless experience here! read more

One of the most stylish and comfy hotels I've been in a while. Great price, great location. Upon arrival the receptionist Brita was extremely helpful and very kind. She even gave us advice on when to leave for our sons game because of traffic. It saved us some traffic agony. We don't know when we will be back this way, but will most def use this hotel again!!!! read more

The rooms are nice and clean, with a modern boutique hotel look and ambiance. Free hot breakfast, in-room Keurig coffee maker, LCD TV, complimentary WiFi, friendly staff, and many other delightful amenities -- this is the best value hotel I've been to, so far. True, because it is near the intersection of I-85 and El Camino Real, two very busy thoroughfares, traffic noise is high. That did not bother me much, though in the wee hours of the morning I woke up chilled to the bone, only to discover that the sliding glass window was ajar by an inch, which explained for the cold air drifting in and traffic noise. I shut the window tight and it was comfortable once more, temperature- and noise-wise. Getting there is somewhat tricky, GPS navigation is recommended. Entrance/exit is on the north side of El Camino Real; there is no left turn lane if you are traveling east on El Camino Real. Did not find the coffee maker right away. Turns out it is neatly stacked over the microwave and mini-fridge INSIDE the closet. Could be a 5-star if not for the house staff loudly chatting in Spanish in their little kitchen corner. The omelette station meanwhile was unattended throughout the 15-20 minutes it took me to enjoy the hot breakfast. read more

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On my recent return stay here I was able to check at the stated check in time. The front desk staff was quite friendly and even told me it would be okay to leave my car in the parking lot until the late evening after I checked out (I was going away for work). The walls are still very thin here and you can hear practically everything going on in the rooms next to you. On weekends, this could mean loud noises and party types. However, during the week, it tends to quite down substantially as it's mostly corporate types then. A tip is to turn on your in-room AC/Fan. This helps to drown out voices and also street noise for a better nights sleep. The free breakfast hasn't changed one bit in at least 7 years. It's certainly good for a free breakfast, but nothing to really write home about. The bacon always seems very crispy and a bit over-cooked but I know some like it that way. The omelet station is never manned so don't be afraid to go to up to the back room and request someone to make you an omelet. Be polite, don't order them around, and if there's a tip jar there, tip them. The wifi has seemed to have gotten better and faster than last time I was here over a year ago. It worked most of the time and seemed fastish (9Mbps down). It did seem to go completely dead on one night that I tried however. There is now a walking/bike trail entrance right in the parking lot (it used to be on the next street over behind BMW) and I was able to use it to walk to where my work is, a real plus! It's very nice in the morning but watch out for speeding bicyclists. I don't know if I would walk this path at night however. Positives: centrally located, funky, free breakfast parking and wifi. Negatives: thin walls, street noise. read more

Thank you Hotel Zico for an amazing relaxing stay! Brita an absolute doll! Amazing customer service! Thank you Brita! The staff is amazing! The hospitality is so generous! The ambiance is so peaceful and relaxing! Don, "thank you for my stay here!" You are fantastic! Breakfast AMAZING! Always on point! read more

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I absolutely love this place! The rooms are beautiful and spacious. The decor is modern, warm and calming. I love the easy listening music when I arrive. The breakfast is phenomenal and I love made to order omelettes. read more

Very nice place to stay. Roomy and clean. No breakfast being served but we were also not charged the normal price (pre-Covid). My only disappointment is that they have Keurig machines in the rooms. Why those awful, wasteful, environmentally unfriendly things? We went to Starbucks instead where the barista used one cup and let us fill our own cups with the one cup. read more

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! Unless you like waiting around multiple hours to check in to your room. This was the absolute worst hotel experience I've ever had, thanks to the front desk woman being so rude, and is still bothering me one week after. I booked a one night stay and check-in said 3PM. I travelled from out of town to go to an event in town that night, and arrived at the property at 5:30PM. When I went to check-in, I was told that my room was not ready yet and would not be ready for "another 30-40 minutes". The lady at the front desk said it was because "two beds take longer to clean than one bed". She said they were understaffed, which I would understand, if they at least tried to communicate this to me before my arrival. It wasn't that I arrived slightly after check-in time, no... it was 2 1/2 hours past check-in with zero notification to me, and another 30-40 minute wait after that. Now, if the front desk lady had shown any sort of compassion or care towards my situation, I wouldn't be leaving this review. However, not once did I ever receive an apology for the inconvenience. She pretty much shrugged her shoulders like she could care less. She didn't even try to see where the maids were at in the cleaning process to see if it would shorter than a 30-40 minute wait. She just stood there. Then another group of people that walked in, going to the same show and with the same number of people in the group, and they checked in to their room with no problems. So I guess we were just randomly chosen to get the room that would be cleaned last? The front desk lady clearly saw us scrambling around trying to figure out what to do & worried because it was getting so late in the night. At this point, we found another local hotel (much more expensive of course) to book us a room because clearly our room was not going to be available anytime soon (20 minutes had passed & she said it would still be 30-40 minutes..) I had high hopes for this hotel based on the reviews, and I do understand staffing issues and falling behind on schedule, but please have the decency to update us before getting there. A call? Email? Text? Anything would have sufficed. Instead, we were greeted with a non-sympathetic and absolutely rude front desk woman, who frankly should not be in customer service. Don't go to a hotel that could care less whether or not you make it into a room. Or do...you could get lucky if they only have one bed to clean =) read more

Stayed here for a night and the staff was great. Brita put me in a quiet room and the hotel is cozy. It wasn't super quiet because the traffic from the freeway however I slept well by putting some rain sounds on my phone. WiFi was inconsistent so if you need to work be cautious. Breakfast was amazing. They have great bacon and made to order omelettes. Yum read more

Thank so much for taking such good care of my Aunt while staying the night before her surgery in Sanford. She can't thank you enough for the wonder staff/food, etc....The hotel even sent her son home breakfast for her travel home after her surgery. Thank you again! read more

Staff was helpful and friendly. Full breakfast included freshly cooked eggs or omelet. Room complete with fridge, microwave, quality toiletries, water & snacks. The only issue is that the property is only accessible traveling northbound traffic. Would definitely stay again while visiting Mountainview read more

Stayed 5 nights. Great stay. Paid 66$ a night. Bang for your buck. Rooms are huge. Walls are thin at times, but you get what you pay for. Bathrooms, shower and bed are good. Nothing to complain about unless you are very picky this hotel is a great pick. read more

Very comfy beds. Nice decor. Friendly staff. Clean clean clean. Oh and did I say clean! This place is quiet and cozy. Will definitely stay again. read more

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I was in town for forty-eight hours and needed a close and comfortable place to stay. Hotel Zico never disappoints with a clean bed and free breakfast. Two opportunities for improvement: faster internet speed and a larger gym (need some free weights in there!). I will stay again. read more

I really enjoyed our stay here. Free parking, breakfast (although we didn't wake up in time), and the room had a ton of amenities you don't normally see, such as eye shades, a bathroom scale, and make up remover. Room in general was clean and spacious, although you could hear people above you walking and turning on the faucet. read more

Brita made my stay a very pleasant one, super helpful and kind! She gave me directions to places to visit and restaurant recommendations that were Spot on read more

I love this place!! Britta is such an incredible woman, not only has great customer service but is truly what gives this place the full experience read more

Great hotel, breakfast is lovely. Stuff always had a smile on and especially Brita behind the front desk went above and beyond to help me pick the best tours and restaurants read more

I really enjoyed my short stay here, everybody from Brita to the front desk and other staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was well put together, clean, and I like staying on the bottom floor which has side French doors that you can go out and basically have a shared open patio. The free breakfast was excellent, the full assortment of eggs sausage cereal excetera and they even had quinoa, which was very cool. This place seems to be conscientious of people who are trying to stay healthy while traveling, they do have a little gym as well. The rates were very reasonable for the quality of the accommodations, I will certainly stay there again if I'm in town. read more

Don't trust that you actually have a room. We booked on Hotels.com 3.5 weeks ago and two days before our booking we were contacted saying that they were overbooked and needed to cancel our reservation. They offered us accommodations at an associated hotel further away that did not work for us. Weirdly, I see they still have availability on Hotels.com with a much higher price than what we booked, so I believe there is some kind of game going on here. read more

The staff was really friendly. The rooms were nice. The free breakfast was really good. The omelet was exceptional. The only minus point, which is a big one, is that the bed was hard and uncomfortable and so I didn't sleep well and woke up with a hurt back. Sleep is everything to me, so I won't be going back there. read more

Brita!!!! You are my spirit animal!! You were so wonderful and sweet and kind, thank you for everything and making the night and morning so great. Little impromptu dance session in the lobby, i really appreciate it and it was such a nice surprise from my honey. We will defintley be coming back here....especially for the breakfast, so damn. good. You guys rock, thanks for everything!!! read more

Our experience at Hotel Zico exceeded our expectations. We needed a handicapped room and they were able to accommodate us on the spot. The free breakfast is fantastic. Parking and WiFi are free. This is a really sweet boutique hotel, with comfy beds and nice rooms. I'd like to especially call out the staff as being friendly, helpful. In particular, Brita and Millika made our stay especially enjoyable and provided a high level of guest service. They made us feel at home and helped us navigate the area, which we were unfamiliar with. Brita and Millka are an excellent resource for the guests. read more

Brita was really nice and very accommodating to my stay. She helped me book my reservation easily. She even remembers me (which is always a plus). She always has a smile on her face and she's very friendly. Thank you Brita for making our stay a lot better! Youre awesome! And Our daughter loves you! read more

Brita is great she is very helpful and sweet we love coming here our room is so nice breakfast is always A-1 I highly recommend coming here! read more

I often have to stay late at work in the mountain view area, and end up using apps like hotel tonight to find a spot. Hotel Zico comes up on these sometimes, and it's one of thos places I stay at almost regardless of daily fluctuating prices. Why? Because when you have to stay alone in a town near your work, you just want to go home and have that sense of family and welcome-- but at hotel Zico, you get that. Brita the front-desk customer-service leader makes stayig here pretty much as great as home - maybe better, because home doesn't have unlimited coffee and cookies. And there's wine and cheese nearly each weeknight. If you come to mountainview, you should stay at Zico - the people make an already great hotel even better. read more

Ive been around the country twice in and out of airports, cities ,towns , and even in the boondocks. And ive never felt so welcome with such kind and welcoming open arms. I felt like I was coming home. I absolutely love this place I will come here as much as my wallet will allow. And this is due to the wonderful customer service . it doesn't even feel like it's a service to them i feel. Like family more like it. Your day is filled with joy as soon as you come in and Britta is The Shining Star of it all. If I could I would give a gold stars. Also Marguerite and Olivia with housekeeping are so helpful and kind as well. The team deserve razes, and no i was not payed to say that. Lol this is truth, they deserve to have recognition so I've done my part. It's the least I could do. Thank you for everything. May God bless you all. read more