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    Arena Hotel

    412 reviews
    #35 of 76 Hotels in San Jose
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    817 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-3156
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    About
    3.5 
    Very good
    412 reviews
    • Excellent17%
    • Very good37%
    • Average24%
    • Poor13%
    • Terrible9%
    Arena Hotel features 89 newly renovated guestrooms offering Deluxe King , Double Queen and Deluxe Suites. We offer corporate rates, AARP rates, and extended stay rates. We are located within walking distance to downtown San Jose and one block from the SAP Center. Our guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning!
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    Property amenities
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Wheelchair Access
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Meeting Rooms
    Hot Tub
    Business Centre with Internet Access
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    Room features
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Air Conditioning
    Microwave
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    HOTEL STYLE
    Centrally Located
    Family
    HOTEL CLASS
    Location
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    81Good for walkers
    Grade: 81 out of 100
    166Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    24Attractionswithin 0.5 km
    Contact
    817 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-3156
    Getting there
    Mineta San Jose Intl Airport4 km
    SFO Intl Airport53 km
    San Jose Diridon5 min
    College Park18 min
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    Nearby restaurants
    Henry's Hi-Life
    10 minAmerican
    Whole Foods Market
    2 minAmerican
    Poor House Bistro
    8 minAmerican
    Firehouse No.1
    15 minAmerican
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    Nearby attractions
    SAP Center
    7 minArenas & Stadiums
    San Pedro Square Market
    15 minFlea & Street Markets
    San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
    16 minTheatres
    Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
    16 minParks
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great find.

    We stayed here for 5 nights! We found this hotel via trip advisor based on being close to the SAP centre & it was a great find. A 5 minute walk to the SAP centre, whole foods down a 2 minute walk down the street....More

    1  Thank ash-john10
    Reviewed 31 October 2018 via mobile
    Very Happy

    Very comfortable beds. Breakfast, I didn’t touch the bacon, felt like I couldn’t trust it. The rest of the food tasted fine. Definitely dry good in terms of location. The staff were very friendly to me so enjoyed myself very much.

    Thank Dave201990
    Reviewed 22 October 2018
    Basic Accomodation

    We were pleased when we drove in and saw this hotel. It looked really nice from outside and in the reception area. We weren't so pleased with the room however. It was ok but it looked like a room in a hostel (which we have...More

    Thank angela h
    Reviewed 19 October 2018
    Fine except internet access was horrible.

    As expected for a budget hotel: decent bed, decent shower, reasonably clean. However, the internet access was essentially non-existent. Connection to wireless access point was strong, but actual internet access was possible about 10 minutes of my 3 night stay. The front desk acknowledged that...More

    Thank GregSNewton
    Reviewed 2 October 2018
    Great deal for pricey San Jose

    This is my go to San Jose hotel for short business stays in the downtown area. Clean slightly dated rooms but some are being updated. Location is on The Alameda a up and coming tree lined street that is showing signs of hipster-ism . The...More

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    Room Tips
    "Get a room on a higher floor to avoid noise."
    angelahR8478CO
    21 Oct 2018
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    "Choose a third floor room--no one above you to disturb you with their footsteps, voices, etc."
    Hifast
    10 Sep 2018
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    "We were on the 3rd floor and our view was the main street. It was quiet at night and a little noisy during..."
    ChristineR2228
    10 Jun 2018
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    "get 4 stars or higher, also prices are more during the week versus weekends"
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    11 May 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$ 118 - US$ 289 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    ALSO KNOWN AS
    arena hotel san josearena san jose
    LOCATION
    United StatesCaliforniaSan Jose
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    89
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