Arena Hotel
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Hotel Overview
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Mark Viviano
- Apr 1, 2013
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Superior large rooms with jacuzzi. Very clean. Awesome hot buffet breakfast. Only a few minutes...
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Kate Travel with Family
- Jul 22, 2012
Affordable downtown San Jose hotel offers easy access to everything
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, the Arena Hotel offers walkable access to the HP Pavilion, downtown offices and the San Jose Caltrain station. Guests appreciate the variety of nearby dining and transportation options whether they are there for a San Jose Sharks game or a business trip. Complimentary breakfast (daily) and evening appetizers (Monday-Thursday) help guests fuel up for a long day of work or night of recreation, and Jacuzzi tubs in each room ease sore muscles afterward.
Highlights:
- Free wireless Internet access in rooms and common areas
- Complimentary continental breakfast and evening appetizer hour
- Walking distance to HP Pavilion, downtown San Jose and Caltrain
Rooms:
The recently renovated rooms have traditional decor, including dark-wood furnishings and printed bedspreads in dark, muted colors. Guestrooms and suites are highlighted by amenities such as 27-inch color TVs, voicemail-enabled telephones, microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers and even kitchenettes in some rooms. Two-person Jacuzzi bathtubs and free wireless Internet access are nice bonuses.
Features:
Corporate travelers appreciate the on-site business center, which is open daily and includes a computer workstation with Internet access and a printer. (A fax machine and photocopier are available at the front desk.) Guests who don't like checking bags can take advantage of the same-day dry-cleaning service and an on-site laundry room (fees apply). Perhaps most appreciated, though, is the complimentary breakfast available weekdays and weekends. In the evenings, light eaters can make a meal of the snacks provided in the lobby.
Transportation:
- San Jose International Airport (4.4 mi/7.1 km)
- Oakland International Airport (36.5 mi/58.8 km)
- San Francisco International Airport (37.4 mi/60.3 km)
- Caltrain (0.6 mi/1 km)
- VTA light rail (.6 mi/1 km)
- VTA bus stop (across the street)
Attractions:
- HP Pavilion (.8 mi/1.3 km)
- Tech Museum of Innovation (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
- San Jose Convention Center (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
- Children's Discovery Museum (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
- Santana Row (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
- Winchester Mystery House (3.2 mi/5.2 km)
- California's Great America (7.3 mi/11.7 km)
- Santa Clara Convention Center (7.9 mi/12.7 km)
Business:
- Free high-speed wireless Internet access
- On-site business center open daily
- Indoor and outdoor seating areas to conduct interviews or hold small meetings
Arena Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe Double Queen with jacuzzi
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Amenities
- FREE parking
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Dining
- Coffee maker in room
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Express checkout
- Concierge desk
- Wake-up service
- FAX
- Copy service
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Sofa bed
- Iron
- Ironing board
Hotel Map
- Area description
- Downtown
Nearby points of interest
- HP Pavilion: 0.3 mi
- San Jose Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
- Heritage Rose Garden: 0.8 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum: 0.9 mi
- St. Joseph Cathedral: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Civic Auditorium: 0.9 mi
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park: 0.9 mi
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Repertory Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Municipal Rose Garden: 1.1 mi
- San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles: 1.2 mi
- Japantown (San Jose): 1.4 mi
- Los Gatos Creek Trail: 1.7 mi
- Willow Glen: 1.9 mi
- HP Pavilion: 0.3 mi
- San Jose Center for the Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
- Heritage Rose Garden: 0.8 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum: 0.9 mi
- St. Joseph Cathedral: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Civic Auditorium: 0.9 mi
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park: 0.9 mi
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum: 0.9 mi
- San Jose Repertory Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Municipal Rose Garden: 1.1 mi
- San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles: 1.2 mi
- Japantown (San Jose): 1.4 mi
- Los Gatos Creek Trail: 1.7 mi
- Willow Glen: 1.9 mi
- Happy Hollow Park and Zoo: 2.4 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden: 2.6 mi
- Winchester Mystery House: 2.6 mi
- History Park: 2.8 mi
- Raging Waters: 5.1 mi
- Alum Rock Park: 6.9 mi
- Almaden Quicksilver County Park: 10.6 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (155)
Ratings and reviews for Arena Hotel
- All travelers (155) 3.5 / 5
- Business (30) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (48) 3.3 / 5
- Families (47) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (15) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (13) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 2 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
moman408
Arena hotel
good
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
moman408
arena Hotel
great
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
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Rest in Peace
Attended AMORC conference. Very close to AMORC, as well as to downtown. Desk service was freindly, proficient, and extremely helpful in providing driving directions. Parking was very close to entrance, and much parking was sheltered. I only wish such a place existed locally for out of town guests
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Not Applicable
San Jose driving is most difficult. Streets are peculiarly layed out and trafic moves rapidly. Street name signs are not lighted at night. A city map (and a navigator) would be most helpful; although, hotel desk service is most helpful with providing directions.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent business hotel
The hotel was perfect for my needs on this trip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Local food was good
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RnR SJ Runner
Great location for the Rock N Roll HM
Stayed here for the San Jose Rock N Roll half marathon 2 years in a row, I'll be back next year too.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
It's within walking distance to the Expo and the Start/Finish line.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
for great vacation!
-very friendly staff and great customer service. -room is good enough size and has a big extra mirror for hair set/make up outside the bathroom. that's +! -serves breakfast every morning. -CVS is right next door. very convenient
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
We flew from SoCal to San Jose and this hotel is short drive distance from airport and our tour spot, Winchester House.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great deal
This hotel was very good, clean, and the service was great. Breakfast was good, like a restaurant. The location was excellent, close to everything. Close to the commuter train, can walk to the train. Room was big.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The commuter train was within walking distance to the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Close to HP Pavilion
I booked this hotel, because it was close to HP Pavilion. It's also a few blocks away from the Light Rail which was also a plus. The hotel was okay for a less than 24 hour visit. Bed was comfortable. It also came with a fridge and microwave. CVS is next door, which was perfect for picking up some TV dinners since there aren't that many restaurants in the vicinity.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice and quiet, great location
we stayed at Arena hotel for a couple of days while our house was taken over by pest-control folks. We had a month old infant with us and were planning to stay indoor most of the time. The room was very clean and nice. It was also quiet enough for our baby to sleep through the two days. The staff was also very courteous and helpful. We wrongly got booked for a room with a king bed instead of two queens. But we were able to resolve it easily over phone. The only thing below expectation was the breakfast. It was cold and underwhelming compared to equivalent three star hotel. But it was still passable. We would definitely consider this hotel again in future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Lot of standard eateries within a couple of blocks. Its also right next to a CVS pharmacy which we ended up using late at night.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Second visit to the hotel, still as grea
This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. And it has been a perfect option for the price range. The location is great, staff is good, and its very quiet and peaceful. Breakfast is provided and there are multiple food / cafe options within a couple of blocks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Catch a game or music show at HP Arena