Los Gatos Garden Inn,

46 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

"To be honest the only good thing about this “hotel” is the location. This is an extremely basic hotel. The people giving it good reviews need to reflect on their preferences and maybe go out a bit more. This feels more like a motel in the room layout and distribution. It’s in a relatively good location 5 min away from downtown Los Gatos and nearby the trail, but that’s the only positive thing about this hotel. If you’re only sleeping here and you’re on business travel alone then I would give this 3 stars instead of 2 but if someone is coming with you please look for something better."

"The room was very reasonably priced. The room was clean. I use the black light like I always do to check for bugs, fluids, etc. the hotel is on the main street. It’s a beautiful area. Plenty of places to eat bike rentals trails and parks nearby. The staff were very nice and very helpful they answered all my questions and help me get into a room after hours."

"Los Gatos Garden Inn is our go to place for staying in Los Gatos. It is a wonderful boutique motel located in the heart of Downtown Los Gatos. The motel is vintage (1947) and historic. Adding to its charm, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio stayed in room 34 during their honeymoon in 1954. The rooms are updated and clean, opening to a splendid central courtyard. The staff is very helpful. We checked in long after the office closed and Melissa made sure we got our key. In the morning, when you check out in the friendly office, you get to grab some snacks to go."

"Arrived at 12:30pm after being up and flying overnight, to see if any rooms might be ready early. Sign on the front office said "out to lunch 30 min". Sat on the curb for 45 min until someone arrived to take to sign down. She saw me as she opened the door a crack with "OH, check in is at 3pm" and tried to close the door in my face. I managed to squeak in "could any room possibly be ready, we're exhausted" ... She let us in reluctantly, only to get on the phone with someone and very loudly and obviously complain that yes someone was asking to "check in 2 hours early!" (I've been travelling for decades and this request is always treated with a yes or no, not sure where the attitude was needed). They also wouldn't let us check in without a photo copy of my passport, which felt pretty shady? Turns out there was a room ready, and we promptly fell asleep. During our nap I received several panicked phone calls and an email that they hadn't asked for my credit card at check in and they needed me to "rectify the situation ASAP" We were staying multiple nights so not sure on the panic, but when I checked back in the same woman at the front desk looked at me like I had three heads and said "no you're fine" so I have no idea who was calling me. The rooms are clean but very dated. Beds are the old spring coil with your great aunt Gladys' bed spread. We did have a comfortable stay in the room, it was quiet and the courtyard was lovely. As we have family in Los Gatos we will try another hotel next time after this experience."

"This is a really cute, clean and safe inn. Amenities are better than you would expect for a 2-star and the staff were all extremely kind and helpful. The area in Los Gatos is beautiful, safe and walkable. I stayed here for about 5 days in March and would fully recommend it. While you’re here - check out Southern Kitchen across the street, and the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company down the road."