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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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Vagabond Inn San Jose (SJC Airport)
Ranked #24 of 71 hotels in San Jose
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Kapaa, Hawaii
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We stayed here because of the great reviews on TripAdvisor. i have no idea where these people really stayed or if these were fake reviews, but tihis place is a dive!, first thing i notiecd upon entering the room was the large basketball size stain on the carpet. upon further inspection, the lampshades were filthy and stained, what does it... More

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washington, dc
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Don't let the 'old' appearance of the place put you off. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very quiet (I even left our back window open through the night!). Several folks were using the small pool. Breakfast was packaged pastries. A Denny's is on the property. Airport is just a few minutes away. I would stay... More

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CANOGA PARK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Very nice room in a good area, next to the light rail station. The room was clean and well equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, hair drier and coffee machine with supplies of coffee and tea. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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San Francisco, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Judging from some reviews - and from my experience - I wonder what people are expecting for the money? The room (#217) was clean, carpet in good repair as was the furniture. We were upgraded to a king at no extra charge and without asking for it. The TV worked fine, there was a desk, table and desk chair which... More

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Avondale, Arizona
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50 reviews 50 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

I was traveling on a strict budget and just passing through San Jose for a day of catching up with some friends so chose the Vagabond Inn. It is near the airport, which is handy for some, but even if you're headed elsewhere, it sits right in front of the light rail so you can get other places easily or... More

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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32 reviews 32 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

Both my wife and I have been in management in 4 and 5 star hotels for over 15 years and I have to say this was a pleasant surprise. We flew in late at night, was greeted by a very cheerful lady that answered all our questions about the area. The room was in a quiet location, very clean, looked... More

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Clearlake, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

The Vagabond Inn is located in a 'rowdy' part of town, as are the other hotels on the street. What makes this place wonderful is the number of security cameras, someone is at the front desk 24/7 and they are rather assertive about keeping the riff raff out. This inn is close to everything and if needed the light rail... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

If your here on business DO NOT STAY HERE, if your visit needs a good working SPA DO NOT STAY HERE! The photos of this place are soooo out dated, there is no spa, the unsecured Wifi does not work if you are not close to the office.We booked for 10 days on business and will never come again. Tonight... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2012

We flew to San Jose to see the Cavalia horse show and stayed one night. The room was clean, the pool area was nice and well kept. The beds were a little hard, but we didn't care. We were most impressed by the manager, Danny. Because we didn't have a car, he gave us instructions on how to get to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

The location of the Vagabond Inn may be close to the airport however the people who frequent the area bring it down quite a bit. Within the same parking lot is a Dennys Diner open 24 hours. Issue with them is they're slow. Also a 7-11 convenience store on the corner however just to get there you've got the people... More

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Additional Information about Vagabond Inn San Jose (SJC Airport)

Also Known As:
Vagabond Hotel San Jose
Address: 1488 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Region: United States > California > San Jose
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in San Jose
#15 Family Hotels in San Jose
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Modern, two story Motor Inn with restaurant; located off Hwys 880 & 101, near Silicon Valley. ... more   less 
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