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Avatar Hotel, a Joie de Vivre hotel

3.0 of 5
4200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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Avatar Hotel, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Ranked #11 of 32 hotels in Santa Clara
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I recently stayed at the Avatar Hotel for a business trip. I was originally suppose to stay at the Marriott with the rest of my coworkers, but my corporate travel department said the Marriott was booked and she was going to place me at the Avatar which was right across the street so I could still be close to my... More

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Santa Clara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I stayed at this hotel while on business with my girlfriend. She worked in Cupertino all week while I traveled around the bay. It's very convenient and easy access right off the freeway (101 or 880). It's clean, comfortable, and everyone was pretty nice. Though the rooms were small and apparent that it used to be a motel dig- I... More

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Danbury, CT
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17 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Pros: This is a decent hotel with modern looking furniture, clean rooms and good housekeeping. Nice paint job, inside and out. There’s elevator access. Friendly and helpful staff on the whole. Gym is not bad with a mix of some cardio and strength training machines. Good beds. Free Wifi. Good location, very close to 101 highway as well as restaurants... More

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Los Angeles, California
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

I had some last minute travel that I needed to be in Santa Clara. Though I wish I would have stayed downtown rather than here. There is no continental breakfast as they are connected to an IHOP and that is breakfast (at 10% off). Lastly the blinds are like notmal wood blinds so the room will be very bright when... More

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Boonville, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I enjoyed the pool and the hot tub on a sunny Santa Clara day. The room I had (king bed with couch) was spacious enough for 1 person with guests during the day. The TV had a HDML connector, so I could hook up digital media. The maid service was very good. The room was clean, had modern amenities, and... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Rooms are nice and clean, it was great to have a pool and hot tub. This hotel is very reasonably priced and I would recommend it! Great location as it is easy to get to San Francisco and there are a lot of good restaurants nearby. Close to the airport too!

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Toronto
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I'm not a fan. It's basically lipstick on a pig. I think it use to be a Ramada and then added some new paint and decorations. The place tries to be more, and don't get me wrong it IS better than a 2 star Ramada nightmare but not that much more. The place isn't cheap....many nights are well over $200... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

The staff here are friendly and professional. Here for my birthday vacation the girl at the front desk wished me a great birthday weekend whenever she saw me. Pool is heated and good sized. Lots of lounge chairs and was never crowded. The queen bed was soft and comfy, but took up most of the room. Towel rack in the... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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25 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The price was good, but you get what you pay for. Flat pillows, all outside access, tiny pool, uncomfortable seating for work at desk. Actually an old motel with new paint and a few nods to modern tastes.Good coffee (paper cups, but I'm resigned to those in this price range) & lighting for reading in bed. Small shower/toilet area, long... More

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Berkeley, California
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5 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Positives - very friendly staff. When I called down to front desk to ask if they had toothpaste, not only did they have it, they brought it right up to my room! Location is good for Silicon Valley or Santa Clara convention center). Cons - breakfast is the IHOP next door. Ok if you like IHOP I guess. There was... More

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Additional Information about Avatar Hotel, a Joie de Vivre hotel

Also Known As:
Best Western Santa Clara
Holiday Inn Santa Clara
Santa Clara Holiday Inn
Address: 4200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Region: United States > California > Santa Clara
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Onsen Hotels in Santa Clara
Price range (per night): RM266 - 761
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our newly renovated rooms feature a large working desk, 37 inch flat screen TV, Ipod docking station, refrigerator and free high speed internet access. ... more   less 
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