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Sterling Inn

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of a bathroom through an open door. - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)
A covered outdoor corridor with wooden ceiling, concrete pillars, and large windows. - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)
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A reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a clock, and a tall floor lamp. - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)
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Close to Santa Clara University and PayPal Park, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a door with a number.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(148 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a small desk.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Clara, Sterling Inn is near the airport and near a train station. Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California's Great America. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or PayPal Park. Visit our Santa Clara travel guide
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2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

  • A circular building complex surrounded by a cityscape with a sunset in the background.
    Silicon Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A church with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    Santa Clara University
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A fountain in a landscaped garden with a building in the background.
    Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A building entrance with tall columns and a pathway lined with blue planters.
    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Leavey Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station
    4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station
    15 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Voyager Craft Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Normandy House Lounge
    14 min walk
  • Shawarmaji
    1 min walk
  • Kirk's Steakburgers
    5 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is steps from Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. SAP Center at San Jose and Winchester Mystery House are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sterling Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay with a friendly staff. Lots of parking and perfect for couples or solo travelers visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, kind and helpful front desk, great location. Good value for a no frills stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Owner was really sweet and attentive. The rooms were spacious and clean. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay here. Only stayed one night but I appreciated the fridge and microwave in the rooms. Staff at the front desk was also very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. Very clean, quiet, and well-maintained property. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent value for the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, Great room and great prices
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay at. Front desk man was very nice and friendly.👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and felt bigger than usual hotel rooms. Bathroom was clean. And the owner was a great man, very helpful and had a wonderful energy. Helped me with all my questions and we had stimulating conversation! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, safe area, easy parking, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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(Ed??? - The Manager) was was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay in San Jose .Eduardo is very helpful. Easy access to public transportation. Would recommend to my friend and might stay there again next time when we travel to San Jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Edward at the front desk was extremely helpful and friendly.The rooms are basic, but everything was very clean.And everything worked. It's a very convenient location to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Host kind respectful helpful people love their hotel rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, very nice staff and felt very safe. Free parking was a great amenity as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent customer service. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay here a few times a year when we visit our daughter in San Jose. Very nice and well maintained, staff is friendly and the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The shower doesn’t stay dry. Besides that the room is nice and clean. I also like the location. Front desk staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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We checked in around 10 pm and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to park right in front of our room. The tiny motel soap was the only thing that I would have changed. Great value and close to the freeway to get us back to our trip with no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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clean. Based on price, this the was a fine place to stay. Just basic, clean, and safe accommodation. Courteous staff, owned by father and son. Good location close to airport.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Decent clean place for a short stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Motel is fine. Plenty of parking. Nothing special. Convenient location with quick access to Taco Bell and Safeway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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free wifi, clean room, working air conditioning!! everything we needed for a comfortable stay ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always hassle free when I stay at the Sterling inn. Friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our clean room and the front desk guy was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Place was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026