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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 reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a clock, and a tall floor lamp. - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)
A closet with a hanging rack, an ironing board, and a bag labeled "HAIR DRYER". - 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 hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(140 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden desk with a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Clara, Sterling Inn is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silicon Valley and Baylands Nature Preserve, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights. 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 building with a red-tiled roof and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.
    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 circular pool with a fountain, surrounded by a fence, and trees in the background.
    San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • An ancient carved corridor with hieroglyphs and columns.
    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
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk
  • Kirk's Steakburgers
    5 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

  • Bedsheets 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

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. 761 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host kind respectful helpful people love their hotel rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jazalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived for 2 days and decided to extend for another 2 days. I love the location which provides access to groceries and restaurants but also transit nearby, with both VTA buses and Caltrain, it’s a wonderful property, with comfortable rooms which are well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent clean place for a short stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful all the amenities worked
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thaera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sterling Inn is a hidden gem. This is a small, quiet, and beautifully kept property. Staff was friendly, warm and informative. Location is great, next to many food places and the supermarket. The room itself was spacious and clean, it included microwave, fridge, closet area, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Overall I had a wonderful stay. There is parking available as well. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing!! Clean and very comfortable and parking was really easy! AC Works wonderfully! And I think without a doubt the best part of my stay was the staff. Ed greeted me so warmly and was so friendly it really set the mood for my entire stay! It was perfect from beginning to end!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean room. The location was great and the owner was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

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The room was just what we needed for our trip. It was clean, had a nice and updated bathroom, fridge and microwave. We appreciated the dedicated parking. It's in walking distance to Safeway and multiple cafes and restaurants. The owner was friendly and personally checked us in/out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great motel! The outside and inside are well maintained and our room was comfortable. Air conditioning works great and bed was good. Love the location of this place near Santa Clara University and central San José. We’ll definitely stay here again when visiting the university.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, coffee shop across the street and lots of little restaurants and eateries very close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin was easy and quick, staff was all very friendly and accommodating. Basic amenities but everything worked totally fine including free wifi. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic, no frills motel in a very convenient location. Room was very clean and Ed at the front desk could not have been more friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I only stayed one night, but the owner is super kind, the room was clean and inviting, water was hot, it’s in a very convenient location, and we got to park right in front of our room. Definitely recommend staying here and will stay here when I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and family take great pride in their motel. While few amenities, the place is comfortable, has a great location with walkable amenities nearby, and is very reasonably priced considering its locale. Hard to find quality "mom and pop" type places anymore. A pleasure to support them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food spots real close
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meriem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay for 2 days. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. They made us feel comfortable from check-in to check-out. The room was clean, comfortable, and everything went smoothly. We really appreciated the excellent customer service and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, love the location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zhongrui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Parking is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026