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Hotel Valencia Santana Row rates, San Jose, California

Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel Valencia Santana Row: $311 a night all in, Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#2 of 9 hotels in Santana Row & Campbell by Axel's takeSantana Row & Campbell is #2 of 7 places to stay in San Jose, California

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Hotel Valencia Santana Row

4-star hotel · Preferred · 355 Santana Row, San Jose

ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Terrace · Non-smoking rooms

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Axel's take

a Spanish-inspired upscale 4-star on Santana Row

8.5/10

A strong Santana Row pick for dining and shopping, with some signs of age.

Hotel Valencia is a Spanish-inspired upscale 4-star whose biggest advantage is stepping straight onto Santana Row. We'd pick it for a weekend built around restaurants, shopping and drinks rather than driving between them. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff; the courtyard, outdoor heated pool and hot tub give it more appeal than a straightforward business hotel.

You're paying partly for that address, though. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews mention rooms needing updates, while nightlife and courtyard music can interrupt the quiet. Breakfast and parking cost extra. Pool repairs disrupted stays in May 2026, but later summer and September guests report enjoying it again. It's a strong choice for a sociable getaway; we'd skip it if silence or freshly renovated interiors are priorities.

Best for

  • couples on a dining-and-shopping weekend
  • business travelers wanting lively evenings
  • travelers exploring Santana Row on foot

Watch out for

  • nightlife and courtyard music
  • some dated rooms and bathrooms
  • breakfast and parking cost extra
Location
Excellent for Santana Row dining and shopping, with Valley Fair and Winchester Mystery House nearby.
Rooms
Comfortable, generously sized classic rooms; some recent guests find the interiors dated.
Cleanliness
Strong cleanliness ratings across major sites outweigh isolated housekeeping complaints.
Service
Warm, helpful staff earn frequent praise, though occasional problem-handling lapses appear.
Amenities
Outdoor heated pool, hot tub, 24-hour gym, courtyard dining and bars; no indoor pool listed officially.
Fees and surprises
Paid valet or Santana Row self-parking, extra-cost breakfast, a city hotel fee and a credit-card authorization.

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

Rates seen for Hotel Valencia Santana Row

  • Axel
    $311 /night

    $311 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · 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
    $681 /night

    $681 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (king size bed) · 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
    $416 /night

    $416 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · 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
    $696 /night

    $696 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · 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
    $341 /night

    $341 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) · refundable

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

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

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  • Axel
    $384 /night

    $384 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · 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
    $409 /night

    $409 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · 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
    $369 /night

    $369 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · 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's lowest rate seen for Hotel Valencia Santana Row: $311 a night all in, Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#2 of 9 hotels in Santana Row & Campbell by Axel's take. Santana Row & Campbell is #2 of 7 places to stay in San Jose, California. The best hotels in Santana Row & Campbell, 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 Hotel Valencia Santana Row 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 Hotel Valencia Santana Row for them.

Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong Santana Row pick for dining and shopping, with some signs of age. a Spanish-inspired upscale 4-star on Santana Row, scored for what it is.

Hotel Valencia is a Spanish-inspired upscale 4-star whose biggest advantage is stepping straight onto Santana Row. We'd pick it for a weekend built around restaurants, shopping and drinks rather than driving between them. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff; the courtyard, outdoor heated pool and hot tub give it more appeal than a straightforward business hotel.

You're paying partly for that address, though. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews mention rooms needing updates, while nightlife and courtyard music can interrupt the quiet. Breakfast and parking cost extra. Pool repairs disrupted stays in May 2026, but later summer and September guests report enjoying it again. It's a strong choice for a sociable getaway; we'd skip it if silence or freshly renovated interiors are priorities.

  • Best for: couples on a dining-and-shopping weekend; business travelers wanting lively evenings; travelers exploring Santana Row on foot

  • Watch out for: nightlife and courtyard music; some dated rooms and bathrooms; breakfast and parking cost extra

  • Location: Excellent for Santana Row dining and shopping, with Valley Fair and Winchester Mystery House nearby.

  • Rooms: Comfortable, generously sized classic rooms; some recent guests find the interiors dated.

  • Cleanliness: Strong cleanliness ratings across major sites outweigh isolated housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff earn frequent praise, though occasional problem-handling lapses appear.

  • Amenities: Outdoor heated pool, hot tub, 24-hour gym, courtyard dining and bars; no indoor pool listed officially.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid valet or Santana Row self-parking, extra-cost breakfast, a city hotel fee and a credit-card authorization.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Valencia Santana Row, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Valencia Santana Row 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.

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Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$311 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$681 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$416 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$696 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$341 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$384 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$409 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$369 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book

About Hotel Valencia Santana Row

  • 4-star hotel
  • Preferred
  • 355 Santana Row, San Jose
  • Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Terrace, Non-smoking rooms
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