The northernmost of the two San Jose area Crowne Plaza hotels sits at the edge of the extensive Milpitas/Silicon Valley technology area, next to I-880 (exit 8B; Highway 237), and also adjacent to various restaurants and shops. Larger stores can be found 2 miles away at the huge Great Mall of the Bay Area. The hotel is a substantial building of 12 floors and 304 rooms/suites, most with fine views over the surrounding flat land, and it carters primarily to the business traveler. The pick of the full service amenities are a restaurant/bar, gift shop, outdoor pool, fitness center, sauna, 3 mile local area shuttle (including San Jose Airport), and 9 meeting rooms.

Another hotel on the north edge of San Jose, by the I-880/237 junction, Staybridge Suites Silicon Valley-Milpitas (321 Cypress Drive) is an elegant, new, 4 floor property containing 98 suites - all modern, comfortable and equipped with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. For relaxation guests can use the outdoor pool, whirlpool, sports court or fitness center. Complimentary hot breakfast is offered in the morning, plus free food & drink at an evening reception. There is a Starbucks right next door and a selection of restaurants (and shops) one block east, along Barber Lane.

At the north edge of San Jose and a mile from the center of Milpitas, Best Western Brookside Inn at 400 Valley Way has 78 comfortable, very well maintained rooms that provide a quiet night's sleep despite the proximity to the I-880/237 junction, a short distance west. The hotel has its own bar, and a restaurant; free full breakfast is offered to all guests. At the rear is a small outdoor pool, next to a lone palm tree, while inside are an exercise room and sauna.

The Courtyard hotel in Milpitas is the closest lodging to the Great Mall of the Bay Area - next to the south edge of the parking lot, and within easy reach of all other locations in the San Jose - Silicon Valley area via I-880 which runs by one mile west. The 156 rooms & suites are all clean, comfortable and equipped with the new luxurious Marriott bedding; half have views over the courtyard garden at the rear of the hotel, in the middle of which is a small outdoor pool. The main interior facilities are a hot tub, fitness center, two meeting rooms, and a cafe serving freshly cooked breakfast.

Right beside the Courtyard at 1428 Falcon Drive stands another Marriott hotel, the TownePlace Suites Milpitas, catering to long stay Silicon Valley visitors in 143 suites that include a large working area, an extra sofa bed and a full kitchen. All the rooms are cleaned daily. For relaxation the hotel offers the two main requirements of a pool (outdoor) and a fitness center. Many shops, restaurants and a movie theater are just a few minutes walk away at the Great Mall.

Marriott's Residence Inn hotel in Milpitas provides the high quality extended stay accommodation typical of this brand, with 120 suites in two adjacent blocks facing a pleasant garden area containing pool, hot tub and sports court. There are several different sizes of suite but all have a full kitchen plus a separate living area with a pull-out sofa bed. Free hot breakfast is served each morning, and a free reception on weekday evenings. The hotel is situated towards the north side of Milpitas at 1501 California Circle, in a small business park alongside the 880 Freeway.