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AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near California's Great America

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2970 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054
  • Place, Santa Clara Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, California's Great America
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Levi's Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Corner Studio, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 672 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Clara

California's Great America is within 2 miles (3 km) of AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara while other popular attractions such as Santa Clara Convention Center are within 3 miles (5 km). This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 188 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Intel Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Clara Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • California's Great America - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Great America Station - 3 min drive
  • Sunnyvale Lawrence Station - 4 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whole Foods Tap Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Puesto Santa Clara - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bafang Dumpling - ‬10 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near California's Great America
Guests staying at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 22 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
50-inch LED TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include iPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 22 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 21 for adults and USD 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,322 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 for adults and USD 13 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 22 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

AC San Jose Santa Clara
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara Santa Clara
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara Hotel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

As of Feb 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara on Feb 26, 2026 start from $305.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

This hotel is located in Santa Clara, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Levi's Stadium and California's Great America within a short drive.

Is there parking available at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 22 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara include a casino on the premises?

No, AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at AC Kitchen.

Will AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara for a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 4.8 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 19.1 mi away (26-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara.

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 791 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, close to our destination, modern. Would stay here again if the situation arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vedder

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel was pretty decent since it was new but very limited dining at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramses, RSM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, clean and neat. Has everything you need for a quick/short trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A, Visalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mayela, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Cambridge

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel but did not like all the smoking at the entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms staff was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Vera

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This felt like a luxurious getaway for the few days I’m here for a conference. This is the second Marriott I have ever stayed in (other one is in DC) I will choose Marriott for all my trips from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANDRES

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love AC hotel

Wonderful experience at AC hotel, clean elegant and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aseem

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC is an amazing hotel. It’s close to great restaurants, close the the freeway and the amenities are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobe

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ol’ reliable

I love staying here. We always stay here whenever we need to stay overnight in the area! We have returned at least over 6 times. Friendly service, nice bath products, and yummy breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern updated hotel with phenomenal staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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