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Arena Hotel

817 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Arena Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 437 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $62
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Highly Recommended
Based on 437 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "have been there more than once and would stay there again." source Orbitz

    "the only bad thing was you could hear people walking in the room above a little distracting otherwise great stay." source Hotels.com

    "Overall the best value for any hotelI have ever stayed in." source Priceline

    "Great place to stay, large room, internet connection, kids loved the jacuzzi, nice breakfast, friendly staff, close to everything." source Travelocity

    "I recommend viewing your room first." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "There was literally vomit on the wall in the vending/ice room - and wasn't completely cleaned up the entire time we were there." source Orbitz

    "Staff attentive, clean, convenient." source Priceline

    "Jacuzzi tub was a neat freebee, but isn't as nice as a full size Jacuzzi (couldn't get the jets to hit my back and had to sit cross legged in it." source Travelocity

    "The room was clean, the bed was reasonably comfortable, and the free breakfast was adequate." source Expedia

    "Probably not -- I'm sorry, but when I pay for a motel, I really like the thought of clean rooms daily and no cigarette holes, leftovers from previous guests, and dirty appliances - regardless of what a great deal we got." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I love this place, quality service, staff very friendly." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel person at 11pm said there was no service person available til the next day and the only other room available was a smoking room which was totally unacceptable." source Travelocity

    "Many of the hotels/motels were much more money but I tell you I got a great room and excellent service for much less money." source Travelocity

    "The service was extremely friendly, and I would love to return there for my next party." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are large and very clean with the service being great." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Location was perfect for a show at HP Aena, but staff, despite best efforts, was unable to help with routine requests such as directions or restaurant recommendations." source Orbitz

    "super convienantly located to a drug store and thai food." source Hotels.com

    "Good location to the downtown area and mass transit systems." source Priceline

    "Nice big bedroom , had jacuzzi tub, full size refrigerator, MW,tableGREAT RATE and blocks from the Arena and downtownAND full breakfast." source Travelocity

    "Close to shopping and downtown." source Priceline

  • Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "it was great having the fridge, microwave and kitchen in there (should remind you of your first studio if you ever had one) As said, with the price paid, i got what i expected." source Hotels.com

    "If you are going to the Arena or to the Convention Center (20 min walk - safe at least during the day) then this is a great value." source Travelocity

    "older and a little worn, this hotel was a great buy for the price." source Expedia

    "The hotel needed updating, but for the price one could not complain." source Hotels.com

    "The breakfast and supper buffets were a welcome inclusion to the already low cost to stay here." source Travelocity

More information on Arena Hotel

The Arena Hotel is located on The Alameda in downtown San Jose, one blockfrom the HP Pavilion, home of the San Jose Sharks. After a sporting eventor concert you can slip into a large Jacuzzi tub in the privacy of your ownroom. Along with your stay, you will receive a Free Hot Breakfast and Morning Newspaper, Free Light Dinner (Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm only), and Free Wi-Fi High Speed Internet access. Each room comes equipped with a mini-kitchenette with a microwave,refrigerator, and coffee maker. All rooms have remote control cable TVwith Pay-Per-View movies and stereo systems. On-site laundry facilities andsame-day dry cleaning make a longer stay easier and more enjoyable. San Jose has much to offer during your stay from top-notch theaters, museums,sports attractions, concerts, musicals and many fine restaurants. For along term stay or a weekend getaway the Arena Hotel offers many extras toenjoy.We hope to see you soon.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Deluxe Two Queens:This air-conditioned room offers 2 queen beds, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Double Queen with Jacuzzi - Non-Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers 2 queen beds, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe King:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Suite:This air-conditioned 1 bedroom suite offers a king bed in the bedroom, living room, catering kitchen, sitting area, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Suite with Jacuzzi and Sofabed:Master Suite, air-conditioned room , offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, "27 " T.V. with pay per-view movies, telephone, free Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Bed Wheelchair Accessible - Non-Smoking:Wheelchair accessible, non smoking, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV. with pay pre-view movies, telephone, free Wi-Fi internet access. All rooms come with complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Deluxe with Jacuzzi - Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Deluxe with Jacuzzi - Non-Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Run of House:Best available room upon check-in with either a king or 2 queen beds.

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

Deluxe Two Queens:This air-conditioned room offers 2 queen beds, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Double Queen with Jacuzzi - Non-Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers 2 queen beds, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe King:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Suite:This air-conditioned 1 bedroom suite offers a king bed in the bedroom, living room, catering kitchen, sitting area, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Deluxe Suite with Jacuzzi and Sofabed:Master Suite, air-conditioned room , offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, "27 " T.V. with pay per-view movies, telephone, free Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Bed Wheelchair Accessible - Non-Smoking:Wheelchair accessible, non smoking, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV. with pay pre-view movies, telephone, free Wi-Fi internet access. All rooms come with complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Deluxe with Jacuzzi - Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.King Deluxe with Jacuzzi - Non-Smoking:This air-conditioned room offers a king bed, kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, Wi-Fi internet access and private bath with Jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast and a light dinner.Run of House:Best available room upon check-in with either a king or 2 queen beds.

Directions

Driving directions from San Jose International Airport (SJC): Start on Airport Pky and turn right on Old Bayshore Hwy. Take US 101 S toward Los Angeles. Take the I 880 S exit towards Los Gatos/Santa Cruz. Take the CA 82 S exit toward Santa Clara. Turn left on The Alameda Approximate driving time is 8 minutes and distance is 5 miles.

Area

The Arena Hotel is located on The Alameda in downtown San Jose, one block from the San Jose Sports Arena, home of the San Jose Sharks.

Pets

False

Attractions

Direction Is From Attraction To Property San Jose Sports Arena ................ 1 Mile W Mcenery Convention Center ............ 1 Mile E San Jose Repertory Theatre ........... 1 Mile E Tech Museum .......................... 1 Mile E Valley Fair Shopping Center ......... 3 Miles W Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum .......... 1 Mile E Winchester Mystery House ............ 3 Miles E San Francisco ...................... 30 Miles S San Jose University .................. 1 Mile S Santa Clara University .............. 3 Miles S Moffet Field ........................ 7 Miles Se Onizuleo Air Force Base ............ 20 Miles S Cal train ............................ 1 Mile S Greyhound Station .................... 1 Mile E Oconnor Hospital ................... 3 Miles S Kaiser Hospital .................... 15 Miles S Direction Is From Corporation To Property Irs Mgmt Training Center ............. 1 Mile W San Jose Federal Building ............ 1 Mile W

Dining

Restaurant / Dining InformationComplimentary full hot breakfast buffet is offered. Complimentary light dinner is served Monday-Thursday only. All of the following restaurants are located adjacent to the hotel- Old Clam House - Fish house Open 11am-2pm and 5-10pm Stumps - American cuisine Open 10am-11pm Rue de Paris - French cuisine Open 5-10pm Eulipia - California cuisine Open 11am-10pm House of Siam - Thai cuisine Open 11am-2pm and 5-10pm Germania - German cuisine Open 11am-2pm and 5-10pm Blake's Steakhouse - Steakhouse Open 11am-2pm and 5-11pm Henry's Hideout - Steakhouse Open 11am-2pm and 5-11pm

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