Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton  

In Santa Clara, a boutique stay minutes from a major stadium and a popular regional theme park. Close to the Santa Clara Convention Center and a short drive from the San Jose airport, it's a family-friendly base for theme-park thrills, game days and Silicon Valley visits.

The hotel has a fun, creative personality and 168 air-conditioned rooms with premium mattresses, refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include private bathrooms with designer toiletries, safes and work desks. Expect a modern, comfortable vibe and an expansive pool deck with a firepit for relaxed evenings.

Dive into an outdoor pool and spa tub, or hit the state-of-the-art fitness center with weight and cardio equipment. Kids’ playrooms keep little ones entertained. Other perks include an on-site coffee shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, self parking, elevator access, laundry/dry-cleaning and a safe-deposit box. Wake up steps from game-day energy or theme-park action.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet, a business center and light, creative meeting and event space—including a meeting room for up to 100—make this a solid pick for corporate stays and small conferences.

On-site wood-fired American dining with a bar and lounge serves dinner and drinks, while an on-site coffee shop fuels mornings. Room service is available and cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered on weekends for a fee.