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3.5 of 5
1085 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
The Domain Hotel -  a Joie de Vivre Hotel
Ranked #2 of 36 hotels in Sunnyvale
4.0 of 5 stars 165 Reviews
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Mumbai
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Recommended short-stay option in the South Bay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Located very centrally on El Camino Real, just off Lawrence, this hotel provides efficient and neat business accommodation for travelers to the south Bay Area. A full hot breakfast sets you up nicely for the day, and the bar is a cozy little place to hang around in the evenings. Lots of restaurants within a short driving distance, and fairly quick access to 101/280. All in all - great value for money.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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New York, NY
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
“surprisingly sunny experience in sunnyvale!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

I was prepared for the worst when the company insisted that 50 of stay here. And the price was low enough that my expectations were minimal. But happily, the Domain was efficient, sufficient and friendly. The room was basic but comfortable. There were plenty of outlets. The bed was comfortable. There were extra blankets and pillows. Things that seem obvious but are so often omitted from chic, boutique hotels.

The Domain is a renovated motel, and they have wisely chosen to keep the feel of a motel with modern amenities. The overall effect is rather kitschy in nature.

Breakfast was plentiful and fast. The bar stocked great California wines. And the front desk team was exceptionally pleasant and helpful.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very comfortable and cozy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

I have stayed at the Domain Sunnyvale many times and have found it to be a very conformable hotel. They have great breakfast (included in room rent), complimentary internet and great and spacious rooms. The heated pool (though small) is another great attraction for me. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Room Tip: Choose the ones on the 4rd floor with a balcony facing the outside
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Pleasanton, CA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A Unique Oasis Amongst Boring Business Hotels”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

The is a fabulous hotel! I stayed one night - a Friday. The decor is fantastic - fun yet not over the top. The staff was very nice. The room is amazing. There is a sleep number bed that you can adjust to your favorite firmness - my number is 40. That made all the difference in a good nights sleep in a strange place. The room as a lot of space and the decor is interesting, but still comfortable/relaxing. The closet is HUGE and there is a refridgerator in the room. To be green, the water pressure is reduced. For the ladies, that can mean flat hair. But, a minor point.
The breakfast was $12.95 for a small buffet. Since I had a $6 coupon I decided to try it. I don't recommend it. The items seemed to be sitting out the whole time (I went 9:30a and it closes at 10a). The hasbrowns were soggy and tasteless. The bacon had that hard crunch of sitting around. he breakfast does not do the hotel justice - stay at the hotel go out for breakfast!

Room Tip: As for one at the back, away from El Camino (it's a very busy street).
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DomainHotel, Front Office Supervisor at The Domain Hotel - a Joie de Vivre Hotel, responded to this review
22 November 2011
Thank you for loving the hotel! We love our hotel too!
We try very hard to provide a different experience and atmosphere while guests are with us and it sounds like we exceeded your expectations. However, the only area we fell short was the breakfast and I apologize for that. I have taken your feedback and disseminated to the correct department head and we will work on providing a better experience for all of our guests. Thank you again for taking the time to write about us.
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Boulder, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Modern, unlike most of the hotels in the area”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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This hotel looks very modern, is very clean, and looks like an outstanding value for the price.

That said, the walls (or at least the ceiling) are very very thin...I could hear people walking around, not stomping, just walking. I can imagine how bad it could be if I had noisy neighbors.

For a hotel of this top quality, in all respects easily 4-star, I cannot believe they do not have sound deadening between the floors. If you stay here, stay on the top floor...that should be better.

Also, they stuck me into a Sleep Number bed without saying anything. Either you love them or hate them so I would have changed rooms but I had already unpacked everything before I noticed. Annoying to say the least.

Room Tip: Top Floor, ask for non-Sleep Number bed
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1085 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Price range (per night):* INR4,793 - 15,270

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