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Residence Inn by Marriott
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
6111 San Ignacio AveSan Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-7676
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
7 reviews for Residence Inn by Marriott
7 reviews in English
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Review from Ricky S.
Encinitas, CA
2/26/2009
Staff was very friendly and helpful, and although I missed the happy hour drinks and chow, the breakfast was fair (industrial 'eggs', patty sausage, heat 'n' eat pancakes and make your own waffles). Standard free breakfast fare.
The location is good- if you need to be in this part of town, it's nice to have a major chain option like this one. It's also nice to have a large refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher, although the 19" TV seems very small these days.
My room was a little odoriferous- with a smell that sang "someone smoked a few cigarettes in here awhile back" along with a harmony of "there's something funky growing in the garbage disposal". It wasn't overwhelming and it was really only noticeable when you first walked in, but it was there. Overall view: I wouldn't go out of my way to stay here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to avoid it either- if it's handy for you, go for it. -
Review from Kelvin C.
Austin, TX
1/22/2011
The TV Sucks.
I have stayed at this place twice, each time for a week. I am giving it 2 stars because for $180 a night, I expect a watchable TV. Everything else is what you would expect... clean, good staff, continental breakfast, exercise room etc.
Back to the TV. The TV is about a 27in tube (non HD). It has the typical crappy Hotel menu thing for your pay per view, and about ten watchable channels. Every so often, the picture distorts and the sound buzzes. I remember this from last time as well. My coworker has stayed there many times and he said that is the way it has been in every room he has stayed in.
We stay there because it is close to Hitachi, but next time, I will not let the secretary book us there. -
Review from Kelly P.
8/16/2007
If you ever need to stay in southern San Jose for weeks at a time, this place ain't so bad. The suites are quite large, complete with a kitchen and sitting area in addition to a separate bedroom. Rooms are clean, basic, comfortable, and the building seems to be fairly new. Outside, there's a sport court, pool and sitting area which pretty much transforms into a family fun center, so if you don't have kids or any desire to hear them, evacuate the area immediately.
Happy hour is every weeknight from 5-7 in the lobby, serving cheap wine and bud light, and deli meats and cheeses or mini-burritos, depending on the night. Kind of reminded me of a party at a retirement center, but hey, it's free, and you can take it to-go to your room (just avoid the glaring staff when you attempt to carry out more than 4 cans.)
If you missed the free food at happy hour, you can walk to several fast-casual or straight fast food chains in the immediate surrounding area. Don't worry if you suddenly feel like you've been transported to Irvine or San Ramon, CA, because from mere appearances, you just may have well been. Not sure if this is a plus or a minus (guess it depends on the hour and my craving for late-night fried food) but the Jack-in-the-Box is so close you can practically shout from your room into the drive-thru speaker.
TV status: HBO yes, BRAVO no. Weather Channel yes, MTV no. Overall about 10 channels = so so. For a leisurely walk around the nearby business parks and mini-malls, be sure to head 5 minutes west - there's an empty lot that offers a clear view (no blockage) of the setting sun on the hills. Catch it before another Inetek or Inetrode sprouts up and causes a major obstruction. -
Review from Samantha R.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2008
Alright I was an summer intern at Stryker so I lived at this Residence Inn for 3 months. I think I got the full experience for this business establishment...
let's break down some pluses and minuses here:
PLUSES:
-The staff is GREAT. They are so nice, friendly, and fun. They are all pretty young, so they are very fresh and helpful. Great customer service.
-The maids are on top of it. They are quick to get you anything you may need (pots and pans, towels, soap, love) basically I felt bad sometimes when I didn't put up the "no service" sign because they do such an intense job. And they were always so nice if you came home while they were still cleaning.
-The facility was clutch. Very clean, spacious, and constantly upgrading. I was here while construction was going on (still going on in the main lobby a little bit) and they are just making this place look more and more upscale every day. Granite counter tops, new furniture, retile...its just classy all around.
-HAPPY HOUR. Ok, I have NEVER heard of this at a motel EVER. I've hear of continental breakfast (which they have), and I may have heard of a little free food throughout the day (usually in the form of cookies) but they provide "dinner" (sandwiches/chicken/hot dogs/salad and more depending on the day) AND free booze. Unlimited free soda, beer, and wine. Unheard of...you can make your moneys worth in the stay right there.
side note: if there were a yelp for canned corona btw it would get one star. i did not realize how terrible of a beer corona was until i got to try the wonderfulness that is canned corona...blehhh
on to the...
MINUSES:
-the eggs for breakfast are not eggs. I understand they buy in bulk because they do continental breakfast every day from 6:30am till 10:30, but these are just inedible.
-the selection of food gets old. granted, they only expect people to be here for a day or two, so mixing it up daily but not weekly is understandable...but the selections are a little bland
-the facility is oddly locked up. you can't go through the courtyard if you don't have a key, and you can't get into the main building from anywhere other than the front entrance unless you have a key...it makes life so hard for people who just want to go to the front real quick--big labyrinth where you have to plan ahead with the sprawled out locked up layout
-the cheapest movie is like 12 bucks (for an old release...new release is like 16-18) and the TV is rigged so you cannot plug an s-video from your laptop or those red/yellow/white av cables up to any peripheral...so you are stuck doing movies laptop style or overpriced style.
Given that the food is a little wack, you can have other options (even without a car). There is a Lucky's right across the street. Also in that parking lot: Baja Fresh, TK Noodle, McDonalds, some asian place, and then Jack-in-the-Box almost in the Res parking lot. There's also a Ross across the street, a Gold's Gym, and more fast food/entertainment down Bernal.
If you are looking for a BAR SCENE walking distance from the res, you are only going to find one place--a dive bar. It's called South Side Cafe. I wrote a review for that too; check it out. But basically the Res is self sustaining if you don't have a car, and theres plenty close by to stay mildly busy. Not to mention you can go take a jog like a mile up Bernal and you are at a golf course and trails to hike around in the Santa Theresa Hills. Sweet.
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. Coming from someone who stayed there for 3 months and was still extremely satisfied, I think that says a lot about the place. I guess the pool could be bigger, but I'm assuming if you are staying here it is more for business and not a family vacation. Great place though, if you are in the Silicon Valley needing a homey place to stay, this is your lucky day... -
Review from Chuck H.
Ormond Beach, FL
I use this hotel when i vista out office in San Jose. It is a residence type hotel with a ful kitchen (less stove) and some rooms have a separate bedroom. It could use an update to furniture and televisions, but overall it is a good reliable place to stay. The staff is ever so helpful in anyway they can assist. Finally, they provide a great hot breakfast and a evening reception with food and drinks...
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Review from Robert V.
Auburn, CA
2/25/2010
We were very pleased with our room and the occomdations. Our family of five and one collie stayed at the Residence Inn while we were going to a dog show. The two bedroom and two bath room was spacious and nice for our family. The only problem we had was a billing issue, so I suggest that you get a final receipt and have documents showing the charges. We found unauthorized charges on our bank account. We paid 169.00 per night plus 10% tax.
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Review from Holly K.
San Francisco, CA
4/12/2010
Horrible, Horrible place....Buyer BEWARE!!
I made my reservation on-line months before I needed to stay here.
I checked into this hotel for my friends wedding, it was nothing special, on first arrival.
I arrived about 1.5 hours before I had to be at the wedding, enough time to change and get ready. I walked to the front desk, reservation in hand and placed it in the hands of the guy. He promptly told me he had no rooms that were clean...(this was at 2:30 PM).
I gave him a shocked look and an "Are you kidding me?!" (I have to get ready for a wedding!) He quickly modified his statement that there was one clean room available...(odd since there wasn't one before I almost fell on the floor)...
Anyhow, we drove to the back and walked in..the room was clean enough, again nothing special..we were on the bottom floor when I requested the top, but beggars can't be choosers and I was happy to have the one clean room in order to get ready.
We were literally there for one hour before we left, came back from the wedding around 9:30 and basically slept there, got up in the morning and left. We probably didn't spend more then 9 hours in that room.
So here is the kicker, I checked my checking account on-line, and with the wedding rate it was supposed to be $111.00 including taxes and all the fees, fine...they charged me $140.00..The charge was still pending, so I figured I would give it a day and if it went through I would call and see why I didn't get the rate...
Here is the other kicker, I checked a day later and the charge was still $140.00 PLUS they charged me $220.00
...now why would they do that?!!
I called the Inn and the manager stated they have a nonsmoking policy and the housekeeping stated they smelled smoke in the room..my fiancee and I have never smoked a day in our lives...I told her this and she said she would have to talk to the housekeeping and get back to me the next day....fine I left my number..
Here is the last straw: I checked my account again and they charged me ANOTHER $220.00 fee...AFTER I had talked to the manager!!!
This was the most frustrating experience I have ever had with a hotel....for something that wasn't that great to begin with..
So far it has cost me over $550.00 to stay here....I should have been treated like a queen for that amount of money..
Please STAY AWAY from this place if you can avoid it!!
