Fremont Hotels

On the south side of Fremont, CA, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is well connected to other places by I-880 which runs alongside; San Jose is 13 miles south, while San Leandro, Castro Valley and Oakland are a short drive northwards. The hotel is close to exit 15 of the freeway (Auto Mall Parkway), in an commercial neighborhood next to an industrial park and a short drive from many company offices. The on site Palm Tree Bar & Grill serves breakfast and dinner; the other main amenities are an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, newsstand, fitness center, business center and one meeting room.

The 113 room Comfort Inn in Fremont is another hotel next to the 880 Freeway in a business district, close to companies such as Seagate, Cisco and NUMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Inc), trains from which can make the property rather noisy. The hotel lies half way (5 miles) from the centers of Fremont & Milpitas, and despite the busy surroundings, peaceful countryside is just a few miles east, in the hills around Calaveras Reservoir. Guests can take advantage of free continental breakfast, a fitness center, outdoor pool, whirlpool, and a staffed business center.

Located next to the main I-880 exit for central Fremont (17; Mowry Ave), Best Western Garden Court is close to many restaurants and shops including the large stores of Newpark Mall, 0.4 miles away on the far side of the freeway. The inn has an attractive setting amidst 3 acres of well-kept gardens centered around an extra large outdoor pool, with sundeck, hot tub and many mature trees. Accommodation comprises 125 large, spacious rooms - old but recently renovated - most containing a microwave & refrigerator, and some with balconies overlooking the garden/pool. Free continental breakfast is served.

Half way between Fremont and Milpitas alongside I-880 (Fremont Blvd exit), the Marriott hotel makes a good base when visiting Silicon Valley or the east Bay area. Business parks surround the hotel in most directions, except west, where marshland and salt evaporators extend towards the bay. The ten storey Marriott has 357 rooms & suites, all featuring an executive desk, HDTV, wet bar and luxurious bedding. There are three dining outlets on-site (American restaurant, Pacific Rim-style cafe, Starbuck's), and comprehensive facilities for meetings and business. Guests can relax at the fitness center, pool and hot tub.

Good staff and extra large, well equipped rooms are the two main advantages of Marriott's Residence Inn in Fremont, at the north end of Silicon Valley. The hotel has an easily accessed location right next to I-880 at the Mowry Avenue exit, on the opposite side to the main shopping center in the area, the NewPark Mall, which has many stores including JC Penney, Sears and Macy's. There are 80 suites at the Residence Inn, each with a full kitchen, and arranged in several blocks around a garden area, with an outdoor pool, hot tub and sports court to one side. Free hot breakfast is prepared each morning, and a free evening reception staged on weekday evenings, featuring beer, wine and a light dinner.

On the south side of Fremont, the Courtyard Inn by Marriott offers comfortable and spacious lodging for visitors to San Jose, Silicon Valley and other places along the East Bay. Although next to I-880 and located in the Bayside Business Park, the hotel is a quiet place to stay, with many of the 146 rooms overlooking a peaceful courtyard garden that contains a gazebo, paths and trees. Interior facilities are a hot tub, pool, convenience store and a cafe serving freshly cooked breakfast (not free). For shopping, the hotel is 5 miles from two major centers - Newpark Mall to the north and Great Mall of the Bay Area to the south.