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title: "Hampton Inn Milpitas vs Sonesta Silicon Valley: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hampton Inn Milpitas or Sonesta Silicon Valley in Milpitas (CA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hampton Inn Milpitas vs Sonesta Silicon Valley

Both are in Milpitas (CA), 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Milpitas
## [Hampton Inn Milpitas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1488294/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Wayne
## [Sonesta Silicon Valley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonesta-silicon-valley-milpitas-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2115689/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Hampton Inn Milpitas if you want

-   to walk to the sights (500 m / 2.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (76 / 1)

### Choose Sonesta Silicon Valley if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2003)

### Why is Hampton Inn Milpitas better than Sonesta Silicon Valley?

1.  2.1 km closer to the city centre (−2.1 km)
2.  75 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+75)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 10) (+51)
4.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Sonesta Silicon Valley better than Hampton Inn Milpitas?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (180 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable (×5.3)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2003) (+17y)
4.  Allows pets
5.  4 more listed amenities (17 vs 13) (+4)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hampton Inn Milpitas | Sonesta Silicon Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 5.1  (+3.0) | 2.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 5.0  (+1.0) |
| Public transport | 2.8  (+1.5) | 1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 180  (+146) |
| Rank in Milpitas (CA) | top 19% | top 5%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1  (+3.0) | 2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 500 m  (−2.1 km) | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.5 km  (−270 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 4.5 km  (−2.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76  (+75) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m  (−1.5 km) | 1.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 6  (+6) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 236 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2003 | 2020  (+17y) |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 17  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Hampton Inn MilpitasSonesta Silicon Valley

           

-   Hampton Inn Milpitas is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
-   Hampton Inn Milpitas: €143 a night on average · Sonesta Silicon Valley: €170 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Milpitas (CA) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/milpitas-ca/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hampton Inn Milpitas prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca/prices/)[Sonesta Silicon Valley prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonesta-silicon-valley-milpitas-ca/prices/)

## Location

2.6 km apart

Hampton Inn Milpitas: city centre: 500 m, nearest station Cisco Way: 1.5 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 6.8 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m.

Sonesta Silicon Valley: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station VTA Great Mall / Main Transit Center: 1.8 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 4.5 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Hampton Inn Milpitas or Sonesta Silicon Valley: common questions

### Which is better, Hampton Inn Milpitas or Sonesta Silicon Valley?

They are evenly matched. Hampton Inn Milpitas is stronger in location, public transport; Sonesta Silicon Valley is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hampton Inn Milpitas or Sonesta Silicon Valley?

Over the year Hampton Inn Milpitas costs about €143 a night on average against €170 at Sonesta Silicon Valley, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hampton Inn Milpitas is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 2.6 km for Sonesta Silicon Valley.

### How far apart are Hampton Inn Milpitas and Sonesta Silicon Valley?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca-vs-sonesta-silicon-valley-milpitas-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/