The Santa Clara Convention Center is well-designed, spacious, and allows a variety of activities to take place simultaneously without intrusion. The parking is free! I enjoyed every moment there.
Was there for a Scrapbook Expo. The first day there were several other groups using the facility, then after that, our group of scrapbookers had the exclusive use of the facility. There is free parking in the garage that is attached to the facility that also serves the Hyatt Hotel and a Tech center. The Convention Center overlooks Levi Stadium but the view into the venue only allows for a look-see at the nosebleed section of seating and not down into the stadium. It is also near, with a block or two of Great America. There are also several other name branded hotels in the vicinity - Hilton, Mariott as well as the Hyatt being on the same premises as the Convention Center. They serve Peet's Coffee at their kiosks along with fresh salads and sandwiches if your group provides for this service. There are no restaurants on the premises. There is both an elevator and an escalator on the premises that serves the two floors of the facility.The one drawback to the facility is the size of the facility. From the parking facility to the venue doors has a long ramp, then there is a long hallway that brings you into the 2nd floor area. There is an elevator and escalator to go to the first floor as mentioned above. I my case the scrapbook expo was downstairs and around the corner which meant a long walk. If you are into exercise, this is fine, but if you have limited mobility, it can take a while.There are a few handicapped parking spaces at the front of the building but getting to the front via auto I didn't explore how to get there.The restrooms were clean and the cleaning staff is very efficient. As there were several groups, or one very large group besides ours, they had performed a miracle in cleanup. We we arrived the next morning, every poster, sign, evidence of this group was gone.The only problem the facility has is being able to control the heat and cold so I suggest you bring a warm jacket so that even if it hot outside, you can remove it, but when it gets cold in the building or room you are in, the jacket shaves off the cold from attacking your hands and feet until they raise the temperature!
Surprisingly, that was our experience! We were there for the Antiques Roadshow. We had a plan in place to avoid all convention center food. But we began to notice what others were eating and went over to select a few items, which were good, and made fresh by a chef behind the counter, not just prepackaged junk. There were some organic items and just overall creative healthy choices for the most part.
Small but efficient. I like the free parking. Location is good for work only not much food nearby except for hotel restaurants. At least 5 mile drive for offsite restaurants. Close to California great America.
I attend at least 5 conventions each year and rarely do you find a convention center that makes you say wow! This one was a bit worse than most and LOTS of complaints about the price of the food. One station meant that lines for lunch were very, very long.
We went for a travel show. The organizers did a poor job of getting folks into the facility. Once in, it was easy to get around. Numerous restrooms. Lots of exits. Free covered parking. Can be a traffic mess if Levi's Stadium has an event on the same day. the area can get very congested.
I attended a show here. It is very nice, great location and close to everything you might need. There are many hotel close and same with restaurants.
It looks a bit dated and the decor of brown and beige is a bit depressing - but they know how to run conferences here. There is plenty of room for delegates, lots of smallish rooms, huge ball rooms and an effective and efficient service to feed several hundred people. It's easy to get to, San Jose international airport is close by, i's attached to the public transport system with easy access to San Jose and San Francisco.
Very famous in the area with lot of space, getting local talent for the events, eye of execs, mass marketing chance
Right next to the Levi's stadiumReally poor designed for breakfast and snacks (no where to set your things down!)For our event, the space was magnificently transformed.The buildings look like they were built in the 80's and could use a refresh. Especially juxtaposed against the brand new Levi's stadium.