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Reviews of The Flamingo Motel San Jose This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1084 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, United States of America

#32 of 83 hotels in San Jose

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Review Score

Based on 399 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great value in nice part of San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facility is located on the corner of busy intersection and I was concerned about the noise level. However, my room was quite. There was some nightlife music and noise from people at closing time, but was not audible inside the room.

    The motel is located on the San Jose Alameda. There are ample restaurants and homes with beautiful architecture off the main streets. I'll definitely return. Great value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    If you want a queit clean place to lay your head, that's close to a nice neighborhood, this is it.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well, it could always cost less - hahah but it was pretty good given the area.

    Perfect for my needs. Quiet, good parking and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay at!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could perhaps do with a refresh of the kurb appeal, the front didn’t look fab but I’m bein picky now!

    Really clean, quiet, comfortable rooms with all facilities like fridge, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, all in the room! Really quiet at night and a large comfy bed, staff were really friendly as well!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that fact that we had to leave so soon

    I like how every thing was close by the shark tank, many places to eat , grocery stores.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and Pocketbook Friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The motel is beginning to show its age and--with a bit of work--it would be even better. The rugs seem to hold smells and then the cleaning agent is a bit off-putting. However, with a small investment this place would be even better. We will continue to stay there as it has many plusses.

    We have stayed at the Flamingo Motel many times in the past few years. We enjoy the solidity of the rooms and the comfortable beds. The towels are soft and absorbent and the shower/bath is also in good shape. The motel has good "bones" and was well constructed. One can see it in some of the details (solid doors, solid surfaces, nice moldings, attractive shutters, etc). It is very near a number of eateries as well as interesting areas (Rose Garden, Egyptian Museum, town center) sites. There is also parking there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Good Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Dated rooms but they are very clean

    This hotel offers bang for the buck. We stayed there to be close to SAP arena as its only a 15 minute walk away and they offer free parking. The hotel is clean and in a decent neighborhood. If I had go back to San Jose - I'd stay there again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's an older hotel, but in very good condition and very clean. The staff were also very friendly and the free onsite parking a great bonus. The location is perfect if you're in town to attend a game or event at the SAP center as it's only a short stroll away. A nice cafe also directly across the street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely family that looks after its guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff are so kind and so accommodating - I would really recommend! They even sorted us out last minute after a last minute cancellation of other accommodation

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    City trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Couldn't get the shower to work (was told there was an issue when checking in) Some traffic noise (mainly loud bikes!)

    Hotel in a quiet area of San Jose 10-15mins walk to San Jose main train/bus station Decent size room Coffee machine/microwave/fridge in room Good WIFI

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - wifi didnt work at all

    - big room with a big comfortable bed - great location (walking distance to SAP Centre and Downtown)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s located at a high-trafficked cross section and entering parking lot is a little challenging. The outside area looks like a motel 6. The room felt dim.

    The bathroom looked recently remodeled, the room looked clean. The office smelled good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    9.0
    I've stayed there before and I plan to stay there again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's an older property, but clean and comfortable with all current amenities. The staff is very accomodating and the parking is very close to the rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Standard motel, only stayed one night. Liked the location, there were some excellent cafes and shops around.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    In town for the Bruins.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A couple more towels would have been nice.

    Walking distance to the SAP Center.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our bed sheets had big yellow stains on them. You could tell the sheets were clean but perhaps don't use sheets that have big stains as it's a bit off putting.

    Can't beat the price of the room. We loved how you could walk to downtown or the SAP Center so easily.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    9.0
    Close to the SAP Center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, everything was perfect.

    There is free parking, it was really easy for me to find a spot. The employee that greeted me was super nice. There is also a lot of food choices close by, so I didn't need to rely on DoorDash. I attended a concert at the SAP Center, and this motel was perfect for my needs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Would definitely book here again. Convenient location near restaurants and the SAP Center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was not yet ready when we arrived about 30 minutes after check-in time. Had to wait about 15 minutes. Lighting not so great for applying makeup. Dim yellow bulbs. Also the first motel I've ever been in that did not provide Kleenex.

    This place was much cleaner and up to date than you would expect. Nice hot shower. Clean carpet. I liked that the bed sat on top of a bed box so that nothing can be lost underneath the bed, including dirt and dust. Lots of tv channels to choose from. Fridge and microwave were a plus!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    Stayed because of good reviews. My turn to add a good one!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon entry to the room, smelled funny. Probably fresh paint. Went away after a couple days.

    The neighborhood nice. Places to eat right across the street. Brightly lit at night. Room was pleasant. We needed early check in (early flight), they were able to accommodate. Very grateful for that.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect for a game at the SAP

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    The staff was great!! Seamless check in!!! I would recommend!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location my room was near the intersection. The noise, especially those annoying a*s motorcyclist revenge their engines at friggin 4am-until whenever……

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    7.0
    not fancy, but perfectly functional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    my room smelled a bit stale couldn't get the TV to work, but I didn't ask office because short on time no lobby or goodies (coffee, snacks, and the like)

    was gone all day, just slept there excellent location between downtown San Jose and Santa Clara multiple coffee places and restaurants nearby -- plus a most excellent used bookstore on a busy intersection, but my room was quiet easy access airport nice person behind the front desk

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    8.0
    Great location. Comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The outside area could have been cleaner.

    Location is great. Close to restaurants. Beautiful area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    9.0
    Always a great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not find anything to dislike. It was a great stay for the price and location.

    Great older place on the corner. So many places nearby for coffee or to eat. Easy to get to SAP. Not too far from the highway. Service was great. Place was clean and well cared for, for the age.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The big complaint I have about the whole stay was when we tried to go to sleep there was a light out side our room that was very bright and shown through the blinds no matter what.

    I liked the location of the motel it was in a convenient location for food and drinks and the sap center. I had very little interaction with staff other than checking in, but when I did, they were very nice. The room was clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

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