The Alameda Motel is a nice vintage motor court type motel built in 1941. The rooms are updated and clean. The beds are pretty comfortable, the water is hot and the A/C is cold!A mini-fridge, microwave and flat screen TV are in each room. We like the easy walkability of the neighborhood. This location is near the Diridon station and SAP center and not far from downtown. The layout of the grounds allows privacy and quiet, even though it is on The Alameda which is a very busy street. The motel has employees walking the property regularly and high fences in the back. At no time have I felt uncomfortable outside or inside. We’ve stayed in other properties owned by the same family and experienced their thoughtful hospitality in the past. My task trained service dog has never been an issue. The Alameda Motel is our favorite budget priced place to stay in San Jose. I’ve added two photos: one taken in the 1960’s and one i took in June, 2015.

The rooms are clean, very friendly people.I come there twice every year for more than 20 years, Close to Douwntown San Jose, I look forward to the next visit , There are also beautiful cycling routes in the area for example to Palo Alto and Campbell

Slow check in -- over 20 minutes, as only person at the counter. Very minimal facilities in the room. But major complaint is the TV available in the room. Small old screen. Very few channels. Half the 40 channels are sports or Spanish language -- not what I needed. Two channels of Fox, but no MSNBC nor CNBC -- this is a disqualifier for me. I will never stay here again.

Good location friendly staff good parking nice mattresses decent location definitely wouldn’t be afraid to recommend. And smells good to! If you’re looking to stay in San Jose this might be the best place and even close to the bay. It was wonderful shopping and restaurants near visit here have no fear