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Hotel Stratford

2.0 of 5
2499 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (Formerly Howard Johnson)
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Hotel Stratford
Ranked #12 of 32 hotels in Santa Clara
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Los Angeles area
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The first thing that is important to know is this is no hotel, despite the name. This is a two-story, old-school motel, the kind with an exterior stairway (no elevator that I saw), exterior room doors and parking places that front each ground-floor room. Thank goodness we got a second-floor room. That's the only thing that made this place bearable.... More

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Sacramento,CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is a fabulous, quality hotel. The rooms are very nice and have an appearance of a fancy hotel suite. Breakfast is standard continental: mini muffins, fruit (apples and oranges), cereal, toast, o.j. and apple juice, instant oatmeal packets and coffee (I don't recall any tea though). The TV is a 30+ inch flat screen with a lot of satellite... More

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Novato, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
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people found this review helpful

Got lucky when I found this place online while delayed and diverted flying back from NC. I was supposed to go to SFO but the only flight they had was to San Jose. I've never flown into this airport and I'm always super concerned about ending up in a hotel that is a) too expensive for my needs; b) dirty;... More

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Fairfax, Va.
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011
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people found this review helpful

I found this place through a coupon magazine, which tend to offer deals on two star (or less) motels. The Hotel Stratford was a big, big surprise. The room sparked and was extremely clean. Everything looked new. Satellite/flat screen TV. Continental breakfast. Quiet, well sound insulated rooms. Helpful, courteous staff. I would definitely recomment this motel to both business and... More

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This place is perfect for travelers I arrived late at night and Rena checked me in with a huge smile on her face, that makes my whole trip I arrived from a 8 hrs trip and no smile in any place but she was happy all the time and make ne feel welcome I must say I had a couple... More

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Kihei, Hawaii
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We opted to stay here instead of in a "hotel" and am for the price it was a great stay. We checked in after midnight and the gal in the office was most helpful. If we ever travel that way again, I would stay again. More

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Florida
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We just needed a room for the night before our flight out the next day. This hotel was just fine. The room was spacious and clean. The place was quiet and we slept well. Breakfast was your typical one for this tier hotel, but with the nice addition of fresh bananas and hard-boiled eggs. Only one caveat -- we did... More

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Santa Clara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel Staff GREAT! check in fast and room NICE! free internet! comfy BIG BED! close to a lot of stores! me n the hubby wanted to get away from the kids and have some quite time. But needed to stay close this was PERFECT we will be back. : ) More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2011

my first visit and i have stayed at other Silicon Valley lodging places. within its category (2 star) it is fine. if you are on a budget, this should be your place. not a hotel, a two story motel but exterior clearly remodeled and interior neat and apparently remodeled, including new wall heating/cooling system. adequately sized square studio room, neat... More

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Sunnyvale, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2010
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person found this review helpful

Stayed there for one whole month for a business trip to SV. Had a very nice room, comfy bed, coffee maker, microwave, fridge and ironing board. Photos on their website are accurate. WiFi internet was surprisingly fast and reliable; definetely a big plus. Also, it was rather quiet despite being on the El Camino Real. Service is also very good... More

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sam patel, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Stratford, responded to this review
November 11, 2010

Our location is very convenient to being close to the Santa Clara Convention Center and San Jose International Airport along with several large technical companies such as Yahoo, Cisco, MacAfee, Nvidia, making it very easy for business clients to reach their destinations. More

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  • Howard Johnson Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara Howard Johnson
Address: 2499 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (Formerly Howard Johnson)
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