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Vagabond Inn San Jose (SJC Airport)

2.0 of 5
1488 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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Ranked #33 of 72 hotels in San Jose
3.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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AndesMtnWoman
Ecuador
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

After checking out the terrible rooms and atmosphere next door at Motel 6, the Vagabond Inn was so nice. It was CLEAN, there weren't a bunch of shady characters scoping us out as we brought our bags into the room, and we felt SAFE. For an inexpensive (around $70 for two of us) place close to the airport, I'd recommend... More

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Bill G
New York City, New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

This place really is for vagabonds... as in vagrants. Essentially, this place is a flop house. The owners have sucked all the equity out of the property and have failed to do even the minimum of upkeep over time. Cigarette burns in sheets. Broken plumbing. Polyester bed covers not laundered. Etc... Prostitution and narcotics dealing are happening in many units.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

My wife and I have been travelling the whole california coast by car using highway one, 2 weeks into the holiday so far this motel has been the best we have stayed in. Big room, very clean, good staff, quite of a night so our 3 night stay was great for getting a good nights sleep unlike many other places,... More

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potlatch
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

Being somewhat of a cheap person i've stayed in some really bad hotels, but the Vagabond Inn San Jose airport is the worst ever. The room had torn carpet, mold on the walls and ceiling, part of the ceiling was hanging down like it had been wet so many time it had pulled loose. The room stank, like old wet... More

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KRPNapa
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011
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Do not stay here, I repeat, DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! The only positive thing about this place is that it is close to the freeways and train but there are many other and better hotels to choose from. When we checked in we given a room around the corner and in the back despite there being many clearly vacant rooms... More

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OjaiStacey
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APforreviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2010

This hotel is a great deal for the following reasons: Location: close to the airport and walking distance to several large hotels that host conferences and conventions. However it is not noisy as it is not under the flight path. Very close to the Airport station of the light rail. There are also several restaurants within walking distance (including a... More

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Boulder_Co_Patti
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8 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

The Vagabond Inn is very convenient. Take the #10 bus from the airport (free) to the light rail stop. Then walk, about 10 minutes, down 1st street to the hotel. Or take the light rail, $2, to the next stop, Gish Street, if you don't want to walk. The hotel is a couple of minute's walk from the Gish street... More

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