San Jose International Airport (SJC): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 11 miles.

Driving directions from San Jose International Airport: Take Hwy 101 north. Exit onto Mathilda Ave heading south toward Sunnyvale. Turn right onto El Camino Real. Proceed to the hotel on the right.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 26 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Head south on Hwy 101. Exit at Hwy 85 heading south toward Cupertino/Santa Cruz. Next head south on Hwy 82 toward El Camino Real/Sunnyvale. Make a U-turn at Bernardo St. The hotel is on the right.

Many guests choose to use the hotel's preferred Town Car service. The flat fee from San Jose is $35, and from San Francisco it is $69. While taxis are another option from San Jose ($16–$25), they are not recommended from San Francisco. Shuttle service is available from both airports: $26–$35 from San Jose and more than $36 from San Francisco. All fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are also available via this Web site.

Getting around: A number of restaurants are located within walking distance of the hotel. For longer distances, most guests use taxis or rental cars. Rental cars are available via this Web site.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but boxed meals are available for purchase 24 hours daily, and there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Amber Indian Restaurant
Chez TJ
Fiesta del Mar

Amenity highlights: Opened in 2001, the Avante offers complimentary high-speed Internet access in the guestrooms, the business center, and the 24-hour Hi-Fi Lounge. There is also a pool area with numerous lounge chairs and spa. The 10-person boardroom has the feel of a den and features a handcrafted cherry wood table. The hotel is a non-smoking property.

Insider tip: Hotel Avante is just 4 miles from Silicon Valley’s biggest concert venue: Shoreline Amphitheatre. This 22,000-capacity outdoor shed hosts such big-name acts as Phish, the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, and Radiohead during the warmer months (generally May through October).