Casablanca Inn on the BeachvsHotel Valencia Santana Row
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Valencia - Santana Row is the choice of most reviewers compared to Casablanca Inn on the Beach. Hotel Valencia - Santana Row comes in at 85 with approval from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Casablanca Inn on the Beach
101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"An odd mix of white-wicker chairs and dark, Colonial-style tables. But they're clean, comfy and well kept, and some overlook the ocean."
Travel + Leisure
"The bland façade may look quiet and unassuming, but inside, executive chef Scott Cater turns out some smart New American cuisine." Full review
Hotel Valencia Santana Row
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"San Jose's Santana Row is like a little slice of leisure in the heart of Silicon Valley."
Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-inspired hotel, built around a large courtyard filled with blooming bougainvillea, takes full advantage of its stellar city and mountain views." Full review
Star Service
"While the bold eclectic design might not be to everyone’s taste, the location couldn’t be better, especially during the weekends. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Hotel Valencia offers attractively manicured outdoor spaces designed for lingering, including a courtyard with three water fountains, two outdoor fire pits and comfortable seating." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
95.1
"For a "European vacation in the middle of Silicon Valley," stay at this sleek, modern hotel in the midst of the "shopping mecca" Santana Row." Full review
Gayot
"Nestled in the heart of the Santana Row outdoor shopping area, San Jose's Hotel Valencia offers a hip vibe and Mediterranean décor."
Jetsetter
"Sleek San Jose boutique stay with year-round pool on Santana Row." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Hotel Valencia Santana Row offers chic accommodations within walking distance of tasty restaurants and the ever-eerie Winchester Mystery House." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In the busy confines of the Santana Row development, this fully modern hotel evokes European luxury with 211 stylish rooms that have leather chairs and marble baths." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With its California-colonial architecture and the clean lines of an urban boutique. Sunny, leafy courtyards and terraces abound, and the interiors are nearly as bright and airy as the outdoor spaces." Full review