Pros
- A five-minute drive to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
- Sleek rooms with earthy decor and modern, pebble showers
- Outdoor pool, whirlpool, fire pit, and bar
- On-site farm-to-table restaurant serving all three meals
- Small fitness center with a handful of machines and free weights
- Business center and meeting rooms for rent
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Bottom Line
Hotel Paradox is a modern, upper-middle-range hotel a five-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Natural elements such as tree trunks and potted succulents mesh with sleek furnishings to create a modern-meets-rustic vibe. The fashion-forward hotel has 170 rooms with unfinished-wood headboards and glass walk-in showers with pebble floors -- request a room away from the pool to avoid the noise from the bar at night. Features include a farm-to-table restaurant, a small fitness center, and an outdoor pool with a bar. For a more affordable option, travelers could try the charming, mid-range Bella Notte - The Inn at East Cliff, though rooms are less hip.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
Scene
Mod hotel with chic and cheeky forest-inspired decor
The flat roof and horizontal windows on Hotel Paradox give the entrance a cubic, Bauhaus feel. If the tree-trunk valet booth doesn’t clue in guests to the hotel’s theme, then the front desk made out of a huge tree trunk turned on its side should leave no doubt about the property's forest motif. Decor includes whimsical white squirrels that appear to be skittering up the walls, and a woodland mural creates a creative backdrop to the lobby's small seating areas. Blond wood bookshelves lined with white papered books act as room dividers and provide cozy nooks for velvet banquettes. Guests are a mix of business and younger leisure travelers.
Location
Near restaurants and offices, five minutes by car from the beach
Hotel Paradox is located on a busy thoroughfare, a five-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The hotel sits just in front of San Lorenzo Park and the San Lorenzo River, in an area surrounded by offices, restaurants, and a tattoo parlor. The University of California, Santa Cruz is within a 10-minute drive, and the hotel is less than a 45-minute drive to San Jose International Airport.
Rooms
Hip, modern rooms with fashion-forward furnishings that nod to the great outdoors
The Paradox's Redwood theme continues inside its 170 rooms, where rustic wooden headboards and small, succulent plants share space with fresh white bedding and sleek, black-top desks. Tree-trunk side tables and playful white squirrel statues similar to those found in the lobby make an appearance in some rooms. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels; some also have mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Gray-and-white bathrooms are sleek, with modern walk-in showers with pebble floors, and bathrobes and hairdryers are provided. Light sleepers should request a room away from the pool to avoid the noise from the bar at night.
Features
Outdoor pool and hot tub, modern restaurant, and small fitness center
The restaurant -- the Solaire -- is a modern space offering seasonal cuisine including fresh-caught seafood and produce from local farmers at breakfast (for a fee), lunch, and dinner. Guests can also dine poolside, where there's a fire pit and cabanas with white-cushioned furniture for rent. The poolside bar stays open past pool hours, and can be a lively spot for an evening drink. There's also a small fitness center with a handful of machines, including treadmills and ellipticals, plus some free weights. Along with free Wi-FI, the hotel has a business center with two computers, a printer, and an ATM, and two meeting rooms and a ballroom are available for private events. Parking is available for a fee.
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Scene
Mod hotel with chic and cheeky forest-inspired decor
The flat roof and horizontal windows on Hotel Paradox give the entrance a cubic, Bauhaus feel. If the tree-trunk valet booth doesn’t clue in guests to the hotel’s theme, then the front desk made out of a huge tree trunk turned on its side should leave no doubt about the property's forest motif. Decor includes whimsical white squirrels that appear to be skittering up the walls, and a woodland mural creates a creative backdrop to the lobby's small seating areas. Blond wood bookshelves lined with white papered books act as room dividers and provide cozy nooks for velvet banquettes. Guests are a mix of business and younger leisure travelers.
Location
Near restaurants and offices, five minutes by car from the beach
Hotel Paradox is located on a busy thoroughfare, a five-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The hotel sits just in front of San Lorenzo Park and the San Lorenzo River, in an area surrounded by offices, restaurants, and a tattoo parlor. The University of California, Santa Cruz is within a 10-minute drive, and the hotel is less than a 45-minute drive to San Jose International Airport.
Rooms
Hip, modern rooms with fashion-forward furnishings that nod to the great outdoors
The Paradox's Redwood theme continues inside its 170 rooms, where rustic wooden headboards and small, succulent plants share space with fresh white bedding and sleek, black-top desks. Tree-trunk side tables and playful white squirrel statues similar to those found in the lobby make an appearance in some rooms. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels; some also have mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Gray-and-white bathrooms are sleek, with modern walk-in showers with pebble floors, and bathrobes and hairdryers are provided. Light sleepers should request a room away from the pool to avoid the noise from the bar at night.
Features
Outdoor pool and hot tub, modern restaurant, and small fitness center
The restaurant -- the Solaire -- is a modern space offering seasonal cuisine including fresh-caught seafood and produce from local farmers at breakfast (for a fee), lunch, and dinner. Guests can also dine poolside, where there's a fire pit and cabanas with white-cushioned furniture for rent. The poolside bar stays open past pool hours, and can be a lively spot for an evening drink. There's also a small fitness center with a handful of machines, including treadmills and ellipticals, plus some free weights. Along with free Wi-FI, the hotel has a business center with two computers, a printer, and an ATM, and two meeting rooms and a ballroom are available for private events. Parking is available for a fee.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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