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Axel $109 a night vs $117 on Expedia at The Grand Hotel, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $8 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 12.

#6 of 9 hotels in Sunnyvale by Axel's takeSunnyvale is #5 of 7 places to stay in San Jose, California

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The Grand Hotel

3-star hotel · 865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Room service · Family room

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Axel's take

An independent mid-range business hotel in Sunnyvale

7.9/10

Generous rooms and useful freebies, but room condition varies.

The Grand is an independent mid-range business hotel in Sunnyvale, not San Jose proper. It’s a good pick if space and practical extras matter more than polished interiors. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the oversized rooms and bathrooms; recent Trip.com guests also highlight friendly reception staff. Free parking, included continental breakfast and complimentary evening drinks make it a useful Silicon Valley base.

The catch is uneven upkeep: recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews mention dated furnishings, faulty lights and noisy air-conditioning alongside plenty of clean, comfortable stays. We’d favor the newer Annex for a more modern room. The hotel currently confirms that the Jacuzzi is not operational, and neither room service nor the shuttle is running. Skip it if you want full-service amenities or consistently fresh interiors.

Best for

  • Silicon Valley business travelers
  • Families wanting roomy accommodation
  • Drivers who appreciate free parking

Watch out for

  • Uneven room upkeep and some noisy air-conditioning
  • Jacuzzi not operational
  • Room service and shuttle suspended
Location
On El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, near the Civic Center and within walking distance of Murphy Avenue.
Rooms
Generously sized rooms and bathrooms; the newer Annex is the better bet for modern interiors.
Cleanliness
Generally well rated, though recent guests report occasional housekeeping lapses.
Service
Friendly reception staff earn frequent praise; maintenance follow-through is less consistent.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, gym, continental breakfast and evening drinks; Jacuzzi currently not operational.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free; Expedia lists an incidental deposit and pet fees, with dogs restricted to designated villas.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Grand Hotel

  • Axel
    $109 /night
    Expedia
    $117 /night

    $109 a night with Axel against $117 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (7%).

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

    $8/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $139 /night

    $139 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $280 /night

    $280 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $268 /night

    $268 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $263 /night

    $263 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (annex) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $145 /night

    $145 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, annex) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $236 /night

    $236 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $266 /night

    $266 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 8 to Nov 11, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $228 /night

    $228 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $179 /night

    $179 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, annex) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $204 /night

    $204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $109 /night

    $109 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $235 /night

    $235 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    SUITE, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $165 /night

    $165 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (annex) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $114 /night

    $114 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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Axel $109 a night vs $117 on Expedia at The Grand Hotel, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $8 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 12.

#6 of 9 hotels in Sunnyvale by Axel's take. Sunnyvale is #5 of 7 places to stay in San Jose, California. The best hotels in Sunnyvale, ranked · Where to stay in San Jose, California

Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for The Grand Hotel in San Jose, California in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. They are examples, not this person's dates. Sign up free to book one, or tell Axel your own dates and it checks live rooms and rates at The Grand Hotel for them.

Axel's take: 7.9/10

Generous rooms and useful freebies, but room condition varies. An independent mid-range business hotel in Sunnyvale, scored for what it is.

The Grand is an independent mid-range business hotel in Sunnyvale, not San Jose proper. It’s a good pick if space and practical extras matter more than polished interiors. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the oversized rooms and bathrooms; recent Trip.com guests also highlight friendly reception staff. Free parking, included continental breakfast and complimentary evening drinks make it a useful Silicon Valley base.

The catch is uneven upkeep: recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews mention dated furnishings, faulty lights and noisy air-conditioning alongside plenty of clean, comfortable stays. We’d favor the newer Annex for a more modern room. The hotel currently confirms that the Jacuzzi is not operational, and neither room service nor the shuttle is running. Skip it if you want full-service amenities or consistently fresh interiors.

  • Best for: Silicon Valley business travelers; Families wanting roomy accommodation; Drivers who appreciate free parking

  • Watch out for: Uneven room upkeep and some noisy air-conditioning; Jacuzzi not operational; Room service and shuttle suspended

  • Location: On El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, near the Civic Center and within walking distance of Murphy Avenue.

  • Rooms: Generously sized rooms and bathrooms; the newer Annex is the better bet for modern interiors.

  • Cleanliness: Generally well rated, though recent guests report occasional housekeeping lapses.

  • Service: Friendly reception staff earn frequent praise; maintenance follow-through is less consistent.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, gym, continental breakfast and evening drinks; Jacuzzi currently not operational.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free; Expedia lists an incidental deposit and pet fees, with dogs restricted to designated villas.

Axel's opinion of The Grand Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Grand Hotel

Every stay Axel priced for The Grand Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$109 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)$117 a night on Expedia$8 a night less (7%)Seen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$139 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$280 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$268 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$263 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (annex)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$145 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, annex)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$236 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 11, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$266 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$228 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$179 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, annex)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$204 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$109 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult$235 a night · refundable · SUITE, KING BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult$165 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (annex)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$114 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book

About The Grand Hotel

  • 3-star hotel
  • 865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Terrace, Room service, Family room
  • City page: Hotels in San Jose, California

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