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March 2024 by Christopher Courter
Cost effective.
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January 2024 by Missis Ella
The rooms themselves are just like any standard hotel room. The only difference is that when you go out, you don't just come into a hallway and the lobby, but you're immediately in the parking lot, and if you're lucky (whoever comes first, he's also the first to park) right in front of your car.The motel is right on the corner of a large, two-lane main road. Other companies and houses border the fenced-in backyard.There are a few cafes opposite where you can have breakfast.Everything in the room was clean. Only the desk chair was a little worn. The walls are noisy. The toilet flush literally exploded.The head office is not always staffed at the same time, but the staff there was very friendly and helpful. The maids couldn't speak English.
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December 2023 by Alison M.
3 days after staying at this hotel, I broke out with an extreme case of bed bug bites. I had previously come from my own home (no pets or visitors) and returned straight after - so there is no other place I could have gotten these bites. I called the hotel and they of course denied that it was possible saying "the cleaners look for bed bugs every day" and that they even had a pest control person come to look at the room. I asked for some sort of confirmation that they had pest control come and they told me to just write my review instead - "we know how to handle these situations". 100% do NOT recommend this place to stay.
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December 2023 by 千葉千代美
The guest room has a microwave, an empty refrigerator, a TV (the channels were mostly mail order and old dramas), three types of towels, a wall-mounted hair dryer, soap, tubes of shampoo, and conditioner. I was satisfied with how well the room was cleaned, but the air conditioner was broken and made a loud noise every 5 minutes, and repairs were not done properly.I felt like I was made fun of because I couldn't speak English.I was disappointed that a man came to the room once and said that he had kicked the air conditioner so it stopped making noise, but he didn't check carefully.The woman at the front desk said I could change the room the next day, but I couldn't tolerate the man's attitude, so I left the room with two nights remaining.The rooms are very good, the lady at the front desk is very helpful, and there are Five Guys burgers, Mexican food, cafes, and Starbucks nearby. There is also a used bookstore. It's a shame because there was a supermarket within a 10 minute walk and the location was good.
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October 2023 by Y S
[Guest room]・The room was of sufficient size.・There is a bathtub.・The air from the air conditioner smelled so musty that I couldn't use it.・There was no tissue paper in the room.(Did you forget the maid service? Was it not there from the beginning?)・It was a two-story building with no elevator, so it was difficult to carry my suitcase to the room on the second floor.【service】・Cleaning is no problem.・The coffee maker in the room seemed old, so I didn't use it.【place】・Convenient location, about 15 minutes walk to SAP Center.・The area around the hotel had a peaceful atmosphere and felt safe.・There is a fair amount of traffic on the road in front of the motel, so if you stay in a room facing the road, you may be a little concerned about the sound of cars.*A good and reasonably priced accommodation with no problems other than the air conditioner smelling like mold. Suitable for stays in spring and autumn as air conditioning is not required.
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October 2023 by Araceli M.
This is a great value hotel! I needed a quick and easy hotel to stay at for a San Jose Sharks game and booked this last minute. The location is by far one of the biggest selling points of this hotel. It's less than a mile walking distance to SAP center and there is so many food/coffee shops within walking distance. The hotel itself is a little retro, my only downside is that they still use old school printed comforter sets which make it hard to see if they're clean as opposed to white sets. However, the room smelled super clean upon arrival so I wasn't too worried about it. Bathroom is large and cute, bed is comfortable enough for a short trip. The front desk ladies were friendly and the check in process was quick! I'll definitely stay here again for my next concert or hockey game.
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September 2023 by Ally Armbruster
I gotta say I was extremely disappointed. I checked in to my room late after a long day at the airport and to my surprise the bathroom was not cleaned. There was a brown stain on the toilet lid and hair under the lid and on top of the toilet. I also later found a rag that had short black hairs on it hanging off the curtain rod when I went to shower. I think they completely missed cleaning my room. I also was annoyed because I booked a one king size bedroom and when I got there the man upfront said there was a mix up so I was gonna have to stay in a two queen bedroom. It’s not cool when you pay and can’t even relax because your room is filthy. I went to make coffee in the morning and the inside of the coffee pot was gross and clearly wasn’t cleaned for a while. I will say the man at the front desk did come and clean up for me but didn’t really do anything besides apologize and blame it on the new maid. It was weird to have someone in your room cleaning in the middle of the night. I would have to say the only thing good was the location.Rooms: Needs to be cleaned and checked before they assign someone to a room! Very gross.
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August 2023 by Elvin Damirov
This place is in great location. The only problem I had was wanted to extende the stay. The front desk gave us %50 more price for one more night. When we looked into Booking it was $40 cheaper than what they gave us. But when I tried to book it booking said it's unavailable when actually it let me come to checkout screen. So at the same time the girl at the counter would click something on their computer. So we ended up not staying here because it was clear that they want to overcharge me
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August 2023 by Donovan H.
I will say that when it comes to lodging at a motel, hotel, or Airbnb, I have to factor in a lot of things. Some of the top priorities are the area/location, cleanliness, condition, beds, amenities, and overall value. With as many places that I've stayed at, this place actually hit the spot, a rarity for a 'motel'. Which takes me none other to the "Flamingo Motel". Located directly on The Alameda in the heart of San Jose, this place definitely has a lot of charm to it. Looking at this motel from the outside, this place looks old. Even the neon pink lettering is something straight out of the 1960's. The only thing you're missing is a Ford Thunderbird convertible playing Frank Sinatra and you'd think this is a blast to the past. However, the exterior has quite a bit of character and this place offers ample (as well as overflow) parking. The grounds itself were well-kept with a working soda/snack vending machine, an ice machine, a small swing, and a little flower garden. Since my check-in was at 3:00pm (during the afternoon of Friday, July 28, 2023), I figured I would show up a little early at around 2:10pm. And after parking directly in front of the small lobby, the nice gentleman behind the counter was able to give me my key-card after I made my payment. Nothing is better than checking-in 45 minutes early and getting settled. The process was so easy and painless, transporting my luggage to my room was only about a 15 foot walk. As far as how my room looked, I had a spacious queen sized bed (that was quite comfortable), two nightstands, a 40" LCD TV (with Dish Network + 100 channels), a decent sized mini refrigerator and a small microwave. There is also a nice sized desk/study area, a comfy leather chair, a large mirror, a TV tray, and a fairly decent sized heater/air conditioning unit. There was no closet for your clothes but there was one closet pole directly above the fridge/microwave with about 5 wooden hangers. Most importantly, the Wi-Fi speeds were very fast which is great for streaming live videos on your phone/tablet. But the real gem here is actually their bathroom. This was huge and had the pink walls complete with faux-wood flooring throughout. Since this bathroom did not have a tub, it actually utilizes two shower heads as well as a plastic chair in case you wish sitting while taking your shower. Only basic soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided so I recommend bringing your own body wash/shower gel as well as a travel sized loofah sponge to make your shower experience much better. All in all, I actually slept great at the "Flamingo Motel" even though this place is right on a main street. One of the biggest advantages of this place is that it is less than a mile away from SAP Center and within a couple blocks, you will find a "Peet's Coffee", "Uncle John's Pancake House", "Mexico Lindo Y Cantina", and a ton more restaurants. There is also a bookstore, a gym, and much more within walking distance. When you factor in the great price I paid for my one-night stay ($105 including tax in July 2023), service, and convenience, I am giving this place a respectable four-star rating.
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June 2023 by Dymas Pena
Trash from previous person still there. But great location and decent in
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June 2023 by Maria E. Ruiz
The room was very good but the only problem was that it said no smoke and it smelled a lot like cigarettes. For everything else, no problem. They should put some odor eliminator or remove the no smoking sign.
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May 2023 by Rhiannon Monique
We stayed here a couple weeks ago for my husband's birthday. We saw our first Sharks game. The room was perfect for our needs. It was very clean and spacious. Not too much noise from outside. The staff was friendly, and we enjoyed how many food places were around. I loved the Flamingo sign at night! We would definitely stay here again.
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May 2023 by Taylor S.
Great location for a quick stay. Jo koy last night, sharks game another time, So have stayed here a couple stays. Issue is tv in 206 doesn't work and needs attending to. Thank you and sure will be back another time.
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April 2023 by Wayne S.
For value for money, the Flamingo Motel is by far the best motel on/around 'The Alameda' in San Jose. Within a 3 min walk is 5 x Taqueria's, Bakery, Peet's/Starbucks, UPS/Fedex, Restaurants, Take-out, Pancakes etc. It's also close to Shark Tank, SJ Airport, WholeFoods, Safeway, Smart & Final and Downtown SJ. The rooms are super clean and have all the amenities that a Motel at this price-point should have and more. The hosts are super friendly and they take your comfort and security very seriously.
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April 2023 by Ruben Martinez
Rooms were very comfortable, clean everything worked like they were supposed to. When came back to room after gone all day , rooms were clean and smelled good. Fresh towels and soap and shampoo replenished. Customer service was excellent. Was really happy to find this place as the price was really reasonable. Plus walking distance to places to eat. Great experience. Thanks.
