Holiday Inn Express Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley by IHG

The room felt a little cramped. The double room seemed to have two beds that might be smaller than queens, though I could be mistaken about the size. It was inexpensive compared with nearby hotels. The breakfast area is tiny but efficient and very clean, and the staff were really friendly and helpful. There’s a not very large parking lot with EV charging stalls. The back of the hotel faces what looks like residents’ backyards. In the room, the bathroom fan’s touch switch was hard to operate, and I often couldn’t get it to turn on. The shower knob was awkward too, making it difficult to find the right temperature.

Rest was hard on the second floor because sound carried so clearly. We could hear the neighbors’ TV and coughing, footsteps from upstairs, and hallway doors closing. I hope the hotel improves the sound insulation or does more to manage noise for guests.

The room was clean, and the front desk clerks were really nice and accommodating. We were close to the lobby, though, and voices from people checking in carried into our room with a strong echo, almost as if they were inside with us.

Breakfast was good, and there were plenty of restaurants and supermarkets nearby. The hotel is modern and quiet, with a clean room, comfortable bed, and an updated bathroom with a very nice shower. The room was smaller than I expected, but it was fine, and the gym was small but perfectly adequate. The woman at reception was very friendly when I arrived and checked in. Thanks to her.