$69 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 30, 2013 Check-out: Jun 1, 2013

San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

3 stars
1740 North First St., San Jose, CA 95112-4584
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
124 reviews
Great Visit

This was a great room with comfortable beds. The location was convenient to the freeway but not... See full review

  • Roger Boos
  • Feb 25, 2013
Peaceful

The place was quiet and beautifully landscaped. Great location! See full review

  • Hardcore traveller
  • May 13, 2013
Affordable San Jose airport hotel provides convenient value with style
The serene San Jose Airport Garden Hotel caters equally to business travelers and vacationers with amenities ranging from a full-service business center to a 24-hour fitness room and a lagoon-like outdoor swimming pool. Proximity to the airport and Silcon Valley giants such as Hewlett Packard and Hitachi make this a budget-wise choice for business travel, and nearby theme parks and museums, plus on-site childcare, appeal to families. Free airport shuttle service and a crowd-pleasing casual Italian restaurant on-site sweeten the deal for everyone.
Highlights:
  • Fitness center open 24 hours
  • Largest hotel pool in San Jose
  • Casual Italian eatery Amalfi's Grill, located on-site
  • Peaceful garden setting with walking paths, waterfalls and palm trees on 17 acres of land
Rooms:

All 512 guest rooms and suites at the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel are decorated tastefully with traditional, minimalist decor and furnishings. Rooms are all nonsmoking and have either one king, two queen or two double beds. Heavenly pillow-top mattresses and blackout drapes encourage late sleeping. Cable TV, refrigerators (upon request), coffee-makers, CD players and a daily newspaper make guests feel at home.

Features:

Between the palm trees, waterfalls and walking paths and the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool on the 17-acre San Jose Airport Garden Hotel property, there are plenty of ways to relax here. Other conveniences include a 24-hour fitness center, on-site Italian restaurant and lounge, complimentary business center, meeting rooms, free wireless Internet, on-site rental car desk, an airport shuttle and childcare services (fees apply).

Transportation:
  • San Jose International (5 minutes)
  • San Francisco International Airport (37 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
  • VTA Light Rail station (1 minute walking)
  • Caltrain station (6 minutes)
Attractions:
  • Intel Museum (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
  • San Jose Museum of Art (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
  • HP Pavilion (3.3 mi/5.3 km)
  • San Jose Convention Center (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Winchester Mystery House (4.4 mi/7.1 km)
  • Santana Row (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
  • California's Great America (5.5 mi/8.9 km)
  • Great Mall (5.6 mi/9 km)
Business:
  • Business center with free high-speed wireless Internet access, printer, copier, fax machine, PC and courier service
  • Free in-room wireless Internet
  • Meeting rooms with ergonomic chairs, audio-visual equipment and event catering available

San Jose Airport Garden Hotel Rooms

Standard King Room
Non-smoking King-size comfort awaits you in this classic guestroom that boasts one king bed with pillow top mattress, original artwork, and tempting extras, including; Cable/satellite TV cable television with pay movies, large work desk, blackout drapes, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, free local calls, Coffeemaker, Hair dryer, and Iron/ironing board.
Standard Two Queens Room
Non-smoking room with Two Queen size beds awaits you in this classic guestroom that boasts two beds with pillow top mattress's, original artwork, and tempting extras, including; Cable/satellite TV cable television with pay movies, large work desk, blackout drapes, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, free local calls, Coffeemaker, Hair dryer, and Iron/ironing board.
Suite
Spacious luxury can be yours in our exquisite Suites; you'll discover a myriad of added services for extra comfort. Choose from luxurious open-concept suites (no division between bedroom and sitting area) or a One Bed Room Suite that consists of a separate bedroom with a king bed and a parlor area, suited for multiple occupancy, families or the business traveler hosting a small meeting. Our Suites are Non-smoking room, with original artwork, and tempting extras, including; Cable/satellite TV cable television with pay movies, large work desk, blackout drapes, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, free local calls, Coffeemaker, Hair dryer, and Iron/ironing board.

Amenities

  • FREE internet
  • FREE airport shuttle
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
FREE internet
Transportation
FREE airport shuttle
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Wheel chair access
Service dogs allowed
Service animals allowed

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Hotel Map

37.3696 -121.9154
Area served
San Jose, California, USA International Airport: 0.25 mi Domestic Airport: 0.25 mi Closest Public Transport: 10 feet Closest Major City: San Jose
Nearby airports
San Jose International Airport
Area description
Conveniently located off major freeways, less than one mile from San Jose International Airport, 4 miles from San Jose Convention Center and Downtown San Jose, and within minutes of major tech companies. You'll have no trouble accessing all that the vibrant Bay Area has to offer from our airport hotel. Just a few miles separate us from a wide range of shops, restaurants, theatres, museums, and theme parks like California's Great America in Santa Clara. In addition, the kingpins and start-ups of Silicon Valley are all within close proximity.

Nearby points of interest

  • HP Pavilion: 2.7 mi

Dining

Amalfi's Grill
Experience the flavours of Italy in a casual, finely-appointed Mediterranean-style setting. Open every day, Amalfi's Grill will delight you with delectable pasta, fish, and chicken dishes as well as savory soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Breakfast brings out traditional but tasty staples like omelettes, potatoes, muffins, and fresh fruit. The only thing finer than the food is the service, which exemplifies the informal, yet accommodating, manner of Italy's Amalfi Coast. Located in the hotel lobby, Amalfi's Grill also provides seasonal outdoor patio/garden seating.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

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.

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Guest Reviews (124)

Ratings and reviews for San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

Overall score

3.4 / 5
124 out of 124
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.5

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Reno, NV
Mar 25, 2010

Not a great experience

[...]I arrived, checked into the room, but the following morning we discovered that there was no water in the shower. The handle was frozen shut. We called and "engineering" came by and finally replaced the valve. I think I now know how they "found" a room for us!

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Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
Anonymous
Business
San Jose CA
Nov 21, 2010

This is not the correct name of Hotel!

I would like to point out that this Hotel information is not correct.I made these reservations for my husbands business trip to Palo Alto CA.First of all this Hotel is not called Holiday Inn San Jose any more. He had a very hard time trying to find the hotel. No signs with Holiday Inn.Second the fridge listed was not in the room as shown below. I had to call and have a fridge and microware to be delivered to his room. #2130This cost an extra $10 each per day.We have done business with [...] in the past.Not very happy how this turned out!I would like a e-mail back to myself and also my husband with how you can take care of this inconvenient!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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1
jynkka
Business
tucson
Nov 21, 2010

This place stinks

this place is no longer managed by Holiday Inn but Garden Hotel. The beds are okay and clean, but the whole place literally stinks whether that's hallways or the bedrooms. Because of the beds it's probably okay for a late overnight stay but avoid this place for extended stays. It's just bad.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
bay area
Mar 14, 2011

Not to much of a Holiday

Hotel is right down the street from the San Jose Airport that is plus however the rest is a minus loud rooms can hear people walking down the halls even if they are trying to be quite. Beds are hard as a rock. And the rooms are really in need of a remodel. overall next time would stay home and wake up the extra two hours it takes to get tot he airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
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5
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2
Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
mike36
Business
san jose ca
May 16, 2011

business

I didn't realized how bad the hallways smell

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
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3
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4
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2
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Business

Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Stayaway
Business
san jose
Jun 5, 2011

Sleep w spider

Spent a wk for business. And the entite furnitures need to be replaced. One day when i got back to the room, a huge spider was climbing the wall. Not recommend this place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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Room cleanliness:
1
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2
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Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
reviewfrom503
Portland, Oregon
Apr 1, 2012

No way this a 3 Star Hotel

Not satisfied. This was just a quick stay during an overnight layover at SJC. Waited a while for the shuttle, actually saw other shuttle drivers swing by twice while we waited. During a speedy check-in, we found out that even the lounge closed at 10pm, so no drinks, no food, no mini bar in the room. Went to the first room, while it appeared clean is smelled musty. Front desk quickly gave us another room which smelled better, but yuck - black stains on the green carpet, obvious ceiling patches that looked unfinished, big cracks poorly repaired in the "granite" vanity in the bathroom. The bed was clean and comfortable and we had no choice but to stay but felt like I really overpaid. There are so many other nearby airport hotels for the same price. You can do better!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
sanjose hotel stay
Business
san jose ca
May 11, 2012

disgusting

the rooms were shabby and old, the bed terrible, the air quality bad, this is no way a 3 star hotel, more like a 59 a night motel, very bad dont believe the nice photo the place was garbage and you can hear the highway nice and loud from your room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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1
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1
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Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
Todd H
Business
San Jose, CA
May 14, 2012

No way

Front desk staff was friendly. That's it, I wouldn't recommend it or stay again because it was a hotel with a great past heyday but wasn't clean or well-maintained. Scruffed hallways, toxic smelling elevator, smelly hallway carpets--the maid didn't even pick up the linens on the floor in my room, lightbulb was missing out of one lamp, had to call, bathroom fan didn't work, water pressure far too low. The staff deserve owners who care to restore this potential resort. Who gave it 3 stars? I don't trust the website anymore.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
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2
Location:
2
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2
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Business

Review of San Jose Airport Garden Hotel

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1
disgruntled professor
eugene oregon
May 1, 2012

Poor value for the money. Overpriced and shabby.

This is a huge hotel with staff largely uninterested in assisting clients. We requested floor 2 but got a ground floor room at the very back of the complex. NOT to be recommended. There might be nicer rooms in Buildings 2,3, and 4. But the outlying buildings 7-8 are definitely to be avoided. Nice pool, but not well heated, so don't plan on using it in April. Rather shabby and needs to be updated. A staff member misdirected us to the airport before we left and we almost missed our flight. This was the final straw!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
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3
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1
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