Hampton Inn Milpitas {US-CA}
Mar 11, 2004, 6:13 pm
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Hampton Inn Milpitas {US-CA}
Silicon Valley is known for expensive properties, often full ones. Last night I stayed at the HI in Milpitas, a decent HI property located just off highway 237 near I-880 (the freeway ramps are under construction, so any directions I'd give would be useless soon... it's a little tortuous to get there, you use McCarthy S from 237 (immediately west of I-880) to Bellew E to Barber N.
The property has 4 floors, with somewhat noisy floors, so I recommend the 4th, and doors that aren't quite as noise-proof as I'd like - you can hear people talking or their TVs as you walk down the hall, but it seems better when you are IN the room.
Rooms are spacious, with a well-lit work desk and chair with a free network connection - if you don't travel with a Cat 5 cable, one wil be offered at the front desk. A modem connection is also available (no WiFi.) Most local calls and toll-free calls are free (some Area Code 408 calls are NOT free.)
A fridge, coffee maker, LodgeNet TV, hanging locker, iron and ironing board, lounge chair, a couple of drawers and night stands complete the scenario, with a decent adjustable window air con / heat set. HHonors elites get a bottle of water, a packet of Oreo cookies and a welcome note.
The bathroom is spacious, with the usual thin towels, large shower / tub, Dial soaps, shampoo and lotion.
Coffee and tea are available free in the lovbby 24 hours, cookies in the afternoon, and a decent included Continental breakfast includes juices, coffees, teas, fruits, breads (including bagels and cream cheese), hard cooked eggs, cereals and milk, yoghourt.
Across the street is a largely Vietnamese and Chinese shopping block full of Asian restaurants, including a Vietnamese faux-Japanese sushi restaurant. Next door is a Crown Plaza with restaurant.
Across highway 237 on McCarthy is a shopping mall with a Barnes and Noble bookstore and a number of restaurants, including a steakhouse.
Well situated and decently priced for doing business on the east side of Silicon Valley. Just ask for a 4th floor room...
(Edited for brand accuracy of soap)
[This message has been edited by JDiver (edited Mar 12, 2004).]
The property has 4 floors, with somewhat noisy floors, so I recommend the 4th, and doors that aren't quite as noise-proof as I'd like - you can hear people talking or their TVs as you walk down the hall, but it seems better when you are IN the room.
Rooms are spacious, with a well-lit work desk and chair with a free network connection - if you don't travel with a Cat 5 cable, one wil be offered at the front desk. A modem connection is also available (no WiFi.) Most local calls and toll-free calls are free (some Area Code 408 calls are NOT free.)
A fridge, coffee maker, LodgeNet TV, hanging locker, iron and ironing board, lounge chair, a couple of drawers and night stands complete the scenario, with a decent adjustable window air con / heat set. HHonors elites get a bottle of water, a packet of Oreo cookies and a welcome note.
The bathroom is spacious, with the usual thin towels, large shower / tub, Dial soaps, shampoo and lotion.
Coffee and tea are available free in the lovbby 24 hours, cookies in the afternoon, and a decent included Continental breakfast includes juices, coffees, teas, fruits, breads (including bagels and cream cheese), hard cooked eggs, cereals and milk, yoghourt.
Across the street is a largely Vietnamese and Chinese shopping block full of Asian restaurants, including a Vietnamese faux-Japanese sushi restaurant. Next door is a Crown Plaza with restaurant.
Across highway 237 on McCarthy is a shopping mall with a Barnes and Noble bookstore and a number of restaurants, including a steakhouse.
Well situated and decently priced for doing business on the east side of Silicon Valley. Just ask for a 4th floor room...
(Edited for brand accuracy of soap)
[This message has been edited by JDiver (edited Mar 12, 2004).]
