The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sunnyvale

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Sunnyvale

Visiting Sunnyvale, California for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Sunnyvale, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Sunnyvale based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Sunnyvale for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Sunnyvale before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Sunnyvale for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Sunnyvale for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Sunnyvale Cupertino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 597 East El Camino Real, AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Sunnyvale Cupertino has great rooms from $192 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Grand Hotel Sunnyvale

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sunnyvale
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Grand Hotel Sunnyvale which has nice rooms starting at $158. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 865 W El Camino Real. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

We found Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $143. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1300 Chesapeake Terrace. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Corporate Inn Sunnyvale

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sunnyvale

With terrific rooms from $154, Corporate Inn Sunnyvale, at 805 E El Camino Real provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and city views. It's located just 1.4 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Mountain View

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Mountain View has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $180 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 660 West El Camino Real. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Wild Palms Hotel a Joie de Vivre Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Wild Palms Hotel a Joie de Vivre Hotel is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $116, and it's located at 910 E. Fremont Ave. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley II

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sunnyvale
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley II because it has great rooms that start at $144. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1080 Stewart Drive. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, parking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $155 (before taxes). It's located at 750 Lakeway Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sunnyvale
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 852 W. El Camino Real, Holiday Inn Express Sunnyvale Silicon Valley has great rooms from $162 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a free breakfast, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Maple Tree Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Maple Tree Inn which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 711 East El Camino Real. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and free parking. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco, Monterey, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Palo Alto.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sunnyvale, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sunnyvale, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sunnyvale, Best Hotels for One Week in Sunnyvale, Best Hotels for One Night in Sunnyvale, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Sunnyvale, or Best Business Hotels in Sunnyvale.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$149

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sunnyvale, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sunnyvale, California based on data from 12 hotels is an affordable $149. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sunnyvale.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $147
  • 2-star hotels: $162


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