Stay Here in San Jose & Silicon Valley
The hotels listed here are organized by area and represent the best options for Athletic-Minded Travelers in this city. All of them have been personally toured by our staff. To view a hotel option in a different area, just click on that tab. We've also briefly summarized the onsite fitness facilities (or lack thereof) for each hotel to help your decision. Additional workout options such as running routes and lap pools can be found on the individual hotel page, which is just a click away.
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Four Seasons Palo AltoHard to spot from the street, this Four Seasons is camoflouged by surrounding office buildings. But, like a diamond in the rough, those that can afford this property’s steep ... Read more |
Best hotel gym in Palo Alto. Outdoor pool for leisure dipping only--true lap swimmers will have to drive off-site. Details |
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Westin Palo AltoWhile we’re usually very impressed by Westin’s accommodations and on-site athletic-minded options, the Palo Alto property (located across the street from Stanford’s campus) is ... Read more |
Nearby outdoor running options are your best bet (track, "Dish Run", etc.) because, unlike many other Westins, this property's gym and fitness options underwhelm. Details | |
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Courtyard Palo Alto/Los AltosFor those seeking a hotel convenient to Palo Alto and Stanford, but with more reasonable nightly rates than the properties in the immediate area of campus, this Courtyard (2-3 ... Read more |
A few top-of-the-line cardio machines stocked inside a small hotel gym. Also near a popular running route. Short drive to community pool and full-scale health club. Details | |
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Sheraton Palo AltoSimilar to its sister Westin property next door (both are in the Starwood family), this Sheraton will please non-exercising guests, but athletic-minded travelers should plan on ... Read more |
A couple mediocre machines inside the dreary hotel gym. Better bets are off-site on Stanford's campus or in town. Details | |
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Crowne Plaza Palo AltoMany hotels compete for your hard earned dollars in this area 2-3 miles south of Stanford’s campus and this Crowne Plaza is one of them. We enjoyed the unique ... Read more |
Located a couple miles from Stanford's campus, this property's hotel gym is mediocre, but good enough to earn mention on this site. Lap swimmers and hard core exercisers will want to look to nearby full-scale health clubs. Details | |
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Residence Inn Palo Alto/Los AltosThis Residence Inn doesn’t make our recommended list for its mediocre gym or tiny outdoor pool. Rather, we think guests will appreciate the complimentary full breakfasts, ... Read more |
A few worthy options inside the hotel's gym, but most hard core exercisers will want to sweat at the nearby health club (admission fee applies). Details | |