About Motel 6-Sunnyvale, CA - North
Motel 6 Sunnyvale North offers simple economy accommodation at modern low-rise premises just off US Route 101 in northern California’s Silicon Valley. Highlights include free parking and an outdoor swimming pool.
Modern, streamlined rooms with bright decor feature air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, wood-effect flooring, free local calls, desks and flat-screen cable TVs with free expanded channels. Selected rooms add mini-fridges and microwaves. Accessible rooms are offered.
Conveniences include a 24-hour reception, launderette, elevator, sun terrace, vending machines and paid Wi-Fi. Children can stay free and pets are allowed.
Morning coffee is complimentary and eateries located within a five-minute drive include fine dining, fast food and Indian restaurants.
Smoke-free Motel 6 Sunnyvale North is about five minutes’ drive from Santa Clara for California’s Great America amusement park plus the Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers American football team. Mineta San Jose International Airport is just ten minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Handy location in the heart of Silicon Valley
Reviewers liked the location of this motel just off the intersection of US Route 101 and the Southbay Freeway. Downtown Sunnyvale, San Jose city center and the many tech company sites in Silicon Valley were within easy reach. Furthermore, there was a burger joint next door plus further dining options a short drive away. Motorists welcomed the ample free parking as well as the closeness of gas stations. Drivers enjoyed hassle-free access to Bay Area airports, sports venues, theme parks, shopping malls and golf courses. San Francisco was also within striking distance.
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Clean, affordable and modernized rooms
The remodeled rooms were reportedly simple but more than sufficiently clean and comfortable for a shorter stay, according to many visitors. Budget-minded guests appreciated the normally affordable room rates and often said they got a fair amount of bang for their buck.
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Good customer service reported
Guests often expressed positive opinions about the friendly, professional and polite members of staff, adding that they experienced a hassle-free check-in.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Charges for Wi-Fi were a setback
It surprised some travelers that Wi-Fi access wasn't free at this motel in the heart of Silicon Valley. Even though the charge for Internet access was nominal, guests frequently resented having to pay. Some critics were also underwhelmed by the network speeds.
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Claims some rooms had shortcomings
Although most reviewers seemed more than satisfied with the accommodation, some critics claimed that selected rooms were quite small or lacked adequate storage space. A few guests also had maintenance grumbles over issues like weak water pressure or cigarette burns in certain rooms.
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Reports of nuisance noise and smells
Noise from neighboring rooms occasionally bothered some light sleepers as did the sound of aircraft approaching nearby airports. Cleaning product smells were off-putting for some reviewers.