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Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a large umbrella.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and a clear sign indicating the time of day.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area in the background, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $132
$116 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

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1655 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Civic Center Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Clara University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a desk.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bedside table.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Best Western Inn Santa Clara

About the neighborhood

Santa Clara

A stay at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara places you in the heart of Santa Clara, within a 10-minute drive of Winchester Mystery House and SAP Center at San Jose. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from California's Great America and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Civic Center Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Triton Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Clara University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Clara Station - 3 min drive
  • Bonaventura Station - 6 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Ramada Limited Motel Santa Clara
Ramada Limited Santa Clara
Best Western University Inn Santa Clara
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Best University Santa Clara
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Best Western University Inn Santa Clara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Best western plus is very good ,convenient, clean and affordable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like this hotel because it’s comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing so professional and helpful during my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness; the breakfast was excellent, in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daily cleaning of room; check-in staff was helpful; variety in breakfast selection; ample parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location. Will be better if more water dispenser not just in lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a delightful time for our family members
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel! Clean, good breakfast, friendly, helpful staff. This is my go to hotel in Santa Clara!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation. Clean. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use a more updated Washer & Dryer, but overall, everything was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the updated room and bathroom. I really loved the wood on the bathroom walls.The beds were very comfortable. It was a good location and we felt safe in the neighborhood. About a10 minute drive to California's Great America and Levi Stadium. Reasonably priced for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice helpful staff, nice pool, good breakfast, comfortable bed and nice bathroom and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, breakfast was better than expected and managed well. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED the outdoors swimming pool. It is well kept and attractive. I actually did laps in it and enjoyed lounging in. The breakfast was better than usual and the room was alright. Quiet and comfortable. I would return if given the chance
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Best Western is a little oasis of peace in the middle of busy Silicon Valley. I get like I was stepping back in time or maybe out of time- especially with the civic center across the steer and the feeling of the mission heritage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, self parking, clean rooms. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyday breakfast options are repeatable. changing every two days would be recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and decently big room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026