HOTEL PARADOX, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Santa Cruz – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Paradox offers 170 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, reclaimed wood paneling, and river rock shower floors with rain showerheads. Choose from Pool View rooms with two queen beds, King Paradox Rooms with Santa Cruz views, or six spacious suites featuring king beds and separate sitting areas with pullout sofas. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, and eco-friendly bath products.
Dining Options
Solaire Restaurant + Bar serves modern American cuisine with views of the pool and redwood trees. The restaurant uses local honey from rooftop apiaries and features a nature-inspired menu. Poolside dining is available weekends with full bar service. El Mercado in the lobby offers grab-and-go snacks, travel essentials, and Santa Cruz merchandise.
Recreation & Facilities
The outdoor heated pool and hot tub operate from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm with private cabanas and fire pits. The 24-hour fitness center includes cardio equipment and free weights. BCycle electric bike rentals are available onsite for exploring Santa Cruz. The hotel hosts beekeeping talks and honey tastings with Santa Cruz Bee Co.
Location & Access
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, the hotel is 0.6 miles from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 1.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and 5.2 miles from Capitola Village. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away. The property offers included parking and is near San Lorenzo Park.
Services & Amenities
Services include pet-friendly accommodations with waived pet fees, treats from LuckyDogs Bakery, and designated pet areas. The hotel features 8,000 square feet of event space including the Sequoia Ballroom for up to 490 guests. Enhanced cleaning procedures include increased frequency of daily cleanings. ADA-compliant rooms are available with visual alarms and roll-in showers.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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