Two colleagues of mine and I stayed at Arena in March for the GPU Technology Conference. As we were on a budget, Arena was a good choice - at least much better than the Ramada which seems to be the local choice for kids to party on a Saturday night. The rooms are a bit run down as is the... More

We stayed here to go to a Bon Jovi concert at HP Pavilion. It is an easy 5 minute walk to the venue. We felt totally safe walking back to the hotel after the concert. There were so many people walking back to the hotel with us. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The air conditioning... More

If you travel to the Silicon Valley, you know that business hotels can be very expensive - and without many frills. I booked a room at the Arena Hotel for a recent one-night stay in the Valley - and I found the hotel to be a pleasant surprise. My flight arrived very late at night - and I was glad... More

Went to an event at the HP Pavilion and this was a quick 5 minute walk which was my main reason for choosing it. Many other reviews were dead on... very clean but outdated decor for example pink tile! Staff wasn't entirely friendly and the a/c was way too loud and obnoxious. But if you are interested in location and... More

Walking distance to HP pavilion. Can't beat the location. Staff is friendly. Rooms are dated but clean. We skip the fee breakfast as there are nicer places to eat within walking distance. Overall quiet night sleep and great for families just in town for a quick event.

This hotel has great value for what you pay, when you factor in the free parking, free breakfast and location it's really a good deal. Rooms were ok, definitely adequate, especially for only a couple of nights.

The Arena Hotel is well located for any number of activities in downtown San Jose. It's relatively easy to get to also with attractive rates. I loved the idea of a 2 person Jacuzzi too in my room. But my room was not at all clean, and the carpet was badly stained and very loose. There was a peeling ceiling... More

I'm was visiting from oc ca going to see the sharks play at the HP Pavilion. Great location with less then 1/2 mile walking distance to the arena. Which means saving $15 to $20 in parking fee at the arena. Hotel itself is ok but more then adequate. The front desk people were all very nice and so was the... More

In honor of full disclosure the only reason we stay at The Arena Hotel every other year for the NCAA Basketball Playoffs at HP Pavilion which is within walking distance. The Arena is an average hotel and unless ownership wants it to be more it never will be. Not slightly above average, although like this past weekend it could dip... More