First to clarify - there are TWO Holiday Inn Express hotels in Santa Clara. This review is about the smaller property at 1700 El Camino Real, just above Isabella Street. It's fabulous. Impeccably clean, modern, well appointed rooms with modern conveniences. The front desk staff is friendly and competent. They usual Holiday Inn Express breakfast is plentiful and offers choices.... More

Stayed here while visiting Santa Clara Univ. It is about five minutes away. This is an updated limited service hotel. If that's what you need, this seems to be the best place to stay near SCU. The front desk service was excellent, also with good recommendations of places to eat and visit. The morning free breakfast was very fulfilling and... More

Posting my first review of a hotel, hoping to help others avoid the ineptness of this hotel's staff. I made a telephonic reservation, received a confirmation number and thought I was all set. Showed up after a long, successful business day only to be told that they had cancelled my reservation. They cancelled the day I made the reservation (told... More

This is my 2nd home. Whenever I'm in Santa Clara this hotel is my first choice. Unfortunately,my last visit in Santa Clara they're booked. Too bad for me because it was an unplanned visit so I ended up staying somewhere else. I haven't had any doubt that this hotel is always busy because of their hospitality. The entire staff where... More

The hotel is beautiful after its new and updated look. Great Job! The staff were courteous and efficient and very helpful in answering all my questions. I travel quite frequently and enjoy staying at this property every time. I recommend this hotel to all of my colleagues and I loved the breakfast! More

I loved staying here for the weekend of a family member's wedding. It seemed as though it was newly renovated. The furnishings and everything were modern and clean. Though the continental breakfast was just ok, all I really wanted were eggs and fruit, which they basically had. They had a nice warm fireplace to greet us when we came in... More

My husband and my 6 year old stayed here for a night on a Friday because our home was being worked on and we couldn't sleep at home that night. We really enjoyed out stay here, very clean and the lady in the morning shift was super nice she asked us if we wanted to sign up for their club... More

2 night stay for a business trip. I was concerned because it was right on El Camino Real, but had a room on the back side of the hotel and it was nice and quiet, just like I need for sleeping. The hotel is recently remodeled and the room, fixtures and furnishings were nice. Only exception were some tears on... More

I heard good things about this place. So I tried it for one night. Newly renovated, it has a nice modern feel. Room was clean and spacious. My room was facing the back so there was no traffic noise from el camino real. Check in was fast. The lady was extremely friendly. Breakfast was included that served hot food. For... More