Santa Clara Marriott

Clean and helpful staff

We loved our room. Especially the beds. The lighting and charging stations were great too. The bathroom was wonderful; we really liked the shower (though the water pressure was a bit low).

Would have liked stronger water pressure.

I haven’t stayed here in a few years and thought I would give it a try again… hoping it might’ve gotten better. Sadly, not much. The rooms have been renovated and are better than before, but they still have the clunky heating and air-conditioning system systems that make too much noise. The building structure itself is still its old and dated same self. I thought the bar service was very good as was a snack I had there. Overall, my stay was decent but certainly nothing special. It’s unfortunate that Marriott does not operate a higher quality true 4 star facility in the Silicon Valley market.

As a fitness professional, I will only go to properties with on-site fitness facilities. Since this is my area of expertise, I only review the hotel gyms. I was pleasantly surprised by the fitness center at this hotel. Located in a separate building next to the pool, this large space has just about anything a fitness enthusiast/gym rat/traveler could want. 7 LifeFitness treadmills overlooking the pool, plus an additional 4 tucked around the corner 4 LifeFitness ellipticals overlooking the pool 2 Peloton bikes 1 LifeFitness studio cycle 1 LifeFitness recumbent bike 1 LifeFitness stationary bike 2 “escalator” stair steppers A separate “fitness on demand” area with large monitor and equipment to use for classes chosen through the kiosk screen. Plenty of handbells and barbells in varying weights Kettlebells and medicine balls BOSU and Fitness Balls Mats and foam rollers LifeFitness Synergy 360 with boxing bag, multi-position, “Jump Sport” trampoline for medicine ball bounce back. LifeFitness strength machines: chest press, lat pull down, leg press, barbell assist. Towels, chilled towels, water bottles, water bottle filler, headphones, plenty of gym wipes. The only thing lacking in this fitness center is a restroom. I must also add, this hotel has a beautiful pool with a dedicated lap swim lane (wish I would have known this!). Also, a lovely whirlpool on the pool deck with plenty of chairs and towels.

Outdated and small room