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 Victorian bed & breakfast |
897 Jackson Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95112 United States +1 408 279 5999 |
This bed and breakfast inn is a restored Victorian in a nice residential neighborhood with access to everything in downtown San Jose. The house is surrounded by walnut trees as well as gardens that include more than 100 rose bushes. It is a lovely place to stay or to stage weddings and small events. The rooms are delightfully decorated with antiques, and the staff is professional and warm as it caters to your every need. Data ports are available in all rooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
Campbell and Cupertino are nestled between the borders of San Jose, Los Gatos and Saratoga. Each has a distinct downtown commercial district, but remain mostly residential communities. People who move here tend to have children, as these are excellent areas in which to raise a family. Children will delight in visiting Coyote Point, a museum offering educational experiences for children focusing on the interactions between people and nature. For older children and adults, the Winchester Mystery House is a fascinating historic home owned by the heir to the Winchester Fortune. Stairs that lead to the ceiling and doors opening onto blank walls are just a few of the bizarre features of this home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abundant recreational activities |
675 E Campbell Ave (at S Bascom Rd) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95008 United States +1 408 374 4300 / +1 800 582 4449 http://www.campbell-inn.com/ |
Built in 1985 and renovated in 1991, this hotel features outstanding recreational facilities and comfortably furnished one and two-bedroom suites. It has easy freeway access and is located close to shopping. A bountiful European-style breakfast buffet is served each morning in a lovely dining area near the pool and complimentary cocktails and beverages are available in the evening. The decor is not the selling point here, but it is pleasant and the service is outstanding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something for everyone |
1727 Technology Dr (at Skyport Dr) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95110 United States +1 408 441 6111 http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2... |
Ideally located just a half-mile from San Jose Airport and less than five miles from the San Jose Convention Center, San Jose State University, University of Santa Clara and Great America, this hotel has extensive onsite facilities and services. The decor is typical Marriott, comfortable, but nothing to write home about. The onsite coffee shop is open for breakfast and dinner only. The big draw here is the hotel's proximity to dotcom firms. Several high-tech software firms surround the hotel and several large corporations (including AT&T and Kodak) are within walking distance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Savvy and affordable |
282 Almaden Boulevard (at the corner of West San Carlos Street) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 998 0400 |
Across the street from the convention center and around the corner from museums, this hotel has something for everyone. Business or leisure traveler, you will be welcomed here. The decor is stylish and laid back.Concierge rooms include a complimentary breakfast and a cocktail reception in the evenings.Use the fitness center, which is open 24 hours, or enjoy the jogging paths nearby. You are within walking distance of almost everything in downtown San Jose. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An urban oasis |
2050 Gateway Place San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95110 United States +1 408 453 4000 http://www.doubletree.com/ |
A luxurious oasis, this place is perfect for business travel and corporate meetings. The impressive complement of amenities includes a desk and Internet access in each room, five restaurants, a gym, a business center with 24-hour access, and much, much, more. Literally right around the corner from the airport, and easy accessible to downtown, this modern complex in the heart of Silicon Valley will comfort you with its decor of earth tones and geometrical designs. Catered meetings are available, and you also get free access to nearby golf courses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
An extensive 1980s facelift gave formerly downtrodden downtown San Jose a spate of five-star hotels and museums, a convention center, and an arena on par with any in America. All that was needed was a bit of refinement in the go-go '90s to give it the cosmopolitan air of a world-class city. Thriving, sophisticated, and unquestionably moneyed, downtown feels (if only because the rest of Silicon Valley is so decentralized) like the capital of Silicon Valley. Looking out over the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gorgeous and exotic |
901 East Calaveras Boulevard San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95035 United States +1 408 942 0400 http://www.embassysuites.com |
Amidst towering palm trees and a full-blown waterfall, this establishment overwhelms you with its elegance. Each suite includes a separate bedroom and kitchen facilities. The in-house restaurant serves up tasty California Cuisine with panache by the waterfall in the eye-catching atrium. A great place for discerning travelers of all stripes, the service is first rate from the friendly and efficient staff. Corporate meetings are available for groups of up to 450 people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxury in Downtown San Jose |
170 South Market Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 998 1900 http://www.fairmont.com/sanjose/ |
This is one of San Jose's most luxurious hotels. It puts you within easy walking distance of museums, posh restaurants and theaters. An ideal place for the discerning traveler.The 20-storey hotel features three first-class restaurants, a handful of shops, and a wealth of top-notch amenities and guest services.The cocktail lounge features a live pianist nightly, and the ambience is dramatic and arresting. It is a great place to escape.Several packages are available, including romance packages and joint deals with the Tech Museum of Innovation, which is across the park from the hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lavish getaway |
456 North Third Street (at the corner of Hensley Street) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 298 3537 |
Forget everything you ever knew about bed and breakfast place. This is something entirely different. It is a lavish, three-storey Victorian-style accommodation with 19th century English- and French-style decor lovingly recreated by the owners with style and comfort in mind. Great for the executive traveler wanting to get away, it is a quiet, elegant and convenient stay with a fireplace, a whirlpool and a full breakfast. It is not in the greatest neighborhood, but it is a hidden treasure well worth visiting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect for convention delegates |
300 Almaden Blvd (at San Carlos St) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95110 United States +1 408 287 2100 http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/ho... |
This is one of the newest hotels to the area. Perfect for business meetings and conventions, it's connected to the Tom McEnery Convention Center next door. There are over a dozen meeting rooms and ballrooms in the hotel, and the corner suites overlook downtown San Jose in its entirety. The atmosphere is luxurious and sophisticated, with well appointed rooms, a spacious lobby and a thoroughly professional staff that is ready to cater to your every need. Each room in the hotel is equipped for Internet access. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Equipped for business travel |
1350 North Fourth Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95112 United States +1 408 467 1789 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/ |
This hotel is good for business travelers as each room has two phone lines, data ports, speaker phones, a work desk and a refrigerator. Several fine restaurants are nearby, and the hotel can accommodate a corporate meeting or event of up to 100 people. The hotel also has 41 kitchenette suites with a full complement of amenities. This is a midrange hotel with a non-descript but pleasant decor. The service, however, is first-rate from the friendly and efficient staff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hotel De Anza |
233 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95113 United States +1 408 286 1000 / +1 800 843 3700 http://www.hoteldeanza.com/ |
Located in a renovated historical landmark, this is a luxurious stay in downtown San Jose with an unusual, lush ambiance. Each room is suitable for work, equipped with a desk, telephones and data ports. You can relax in the jazz lounge or hang out in the gorgeous outdoor courtyard. The facilities are optimized for a number of functions, whether business meetings or receptions. The penthouse is one of the most luxurious rooms in the entire Bay Area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxury in a historic setting |
1740 North First Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 993 1234 http://hyattsanjose.hyatt.com/... |
One block from the McEnry Convention Center is this luxurious, European-style hotel with a wealth of amenities. Each suite has a high-speed Internet workstation and a printer/fax/copier, so you can check your email, print or fax directly from your room. You're one block away from the Tech Museum, Park Center Plaza and a plentitude of excellent restaurants. The in-house eatery, Amalfi's Grill and Lounge, is top-notch, and the service from the professional staff is courteous and warm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful surroundings |
18840 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95030 United States +1 408 354 9230 http://www.lahaciendainn.com/ |
Tucked away from the main thoroughfares, this lovely inn, founded in 1962, has inviting rooms with redwood-beamed ceilings and attractive wood furnishings. Some guest rooms feature fireplaces and three sizeable suites contain separate bedrooms, private patios and kitchens. Surrounding the inn are four acres of verdant, landscaped gardens brimming with sweet-smelling flowers. It is a charming place for a weekend getaway or a vacation in the area. The service is first-rate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique lovers delight |
1390 Madison Street (at the corner of Lewis Street) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95050 United States +1 408 249 5541 http://www.madisonstreetinn.com |
Located ten minutes from the San Jose Airport, this charming bed and breakfast was built in 1895 and renovated in 1985. Each room is tastefully furnished with antiques, poster beds, comforters, desks and distinctive wallpapers. Four of the rooms have private bathrooms, the other two have sinks and shared bath. The suite has a private entrance, two queen beds and a Japanese-style tub. One-third acres of landscaped gardens offer amenities including a large patio with a fire pit. The delectable breakfast features homegrown fruits. Complimentary sherry and homemade chocolate chip cookies are served each evening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
Milpitas, a small northern suburb of San Jose, is a virtual melting pot of ethnicities and cultures. While predominatly Vietnamese, this middle-class community is filled with a mix of Filipinos, Chinese, Hispanics, Indians, African Americans and Caucasians. This diversity of residents has created a unique culture and strong sense of community in the area. Residents of Milpitas are strong supporters of the arts, which are promoted through the Milpitas Alliance for the Arts. Sculptures in local parks help residents to enjoy art both indoors and out, and the annual Milpitas Arts and Wine Festival is a tribute to the fantastic pairing of California wine and artistic creativity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extended stay lodging |
700 S Saratoga Ave San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95129 United States +1 408 551 6900 http://www.oakwood.com |
For travelers looking for extended-stay lodging, this beautifully landscaped garden community provides an apartment-like place to settle in Silicon Valley. Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, its parent company has apartments throughout the US, Asia and Europe. Rates are based on a minimum 31-day contract, and weekly maid service is provided at an extra cost. There are diverse floor plans for studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. Each unit, whether an apartment or townhouse, comes fully furnished and outfitted and has a private balcony or patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Happening community park |
at the corner of Market Street and San Carlos Street (near San Fernando Street) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95112 United States +1 408 277 2757 |
Located in the heart of the city and across from the Fairmont Hotel, this is is one of the happening parks in San Jose. Live music, cultural festivals, craft fairs, food shows and open-air theater, it all happens at the Plaza. The two-acre park is dedicated to community activities, recreation and relaxation and is part of the original Pueblo de San Jose plaza. Parking is problematic, so use the San Jose light rail, VTA bus or one of the two free buses: the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) and the San Jose Arena Shuttle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ideal Downtown Location |
455 S 2nd St (at W San Carlos Ave) San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 298 3500 http://www.ramada.com |
Conveniently located just two blocks from the San Jose Convention Center and within walking distance of San Jose State University, this affordable hotel is ideal for convention attendees or people in town on university business. Several outstanding restaurants and most San Jose cultural activities are also nearby, including the San Jose Museum of Art, the Center for Performing Arts and the Tech Museum of Innovation. The rooms are comfortable and pleasant but somewhat spartan. There is nothing fancy here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 For meeting planners |
150 W. San Carlos Street Between Almaden Boulevard and Market Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 277 5277 http://www.sjcc.com/ |
Named after former mayor Tom McEnery, this sleek and thoroughly modern convention center continues to be one of the prime locations for event planners in the South Bay area. It is a versatile place with huge spaces for exhibits, banquets, and meetings of any kind. Many hotels are in the immediate vicinity, and the center is within walking distance of most of the great restaurants that downtown San Jose has to offer. Note: Credit card acceptance varies by event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
The historic center of Santa Clara Valley, Santa Clara's Mission Santa Clara de Asis, was founded in 1777 by Father Junipero Serra. A small community of Californios and Ohlones sprang up around it, which has now swelled to about 100,000. The makeup of the population has changed, of course, as has almost everything else about this densely-packed city. Its southern half is residential and largely middle-class. To the north are industrial parks which house some of the real giants of the technology industry: 3Com, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
This famed portion of California is located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally dubbed "Silicon Valley" because of the large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers in the area, the name stuck and today represents the multitude of technological corporations doing business there. Considered the home-base for the recent dot-com revolution, the Valley is now dominated by internet and computer-oriented businesses. Thirty-two of the Fortune 500 companies are located in the Valley, including Google, Yahoo! and eBay. It is also a bustling university town, home to top-notch schools such as Stanford, Carnegie Mellon (west coast campus), San Jose State, and Santa Clara. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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San Jose and Silicon Valley United States |
Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley's second largest city. Here you can find attractive parks well-used by bicyclists, runners and inline skaters. Retail stores and service outlets along El Camino Real and in its two main shopping outlets (the Sunnyvale Town Center Mall and the Town and Country Shopping Center) take care of the basic necessities in this work-oriented community. The northern part of town is given over to the "campuses" of high-technology businesses, including Sunnyvale's primary employers: Advanced Micro Devices, and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space. The only active military base in the San Francisco Bay area is located in Sunnyvale - the Onizuka Air Force Station, or "blue cube." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Only one of its kind |
201 S Market St San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 294 8324 http://www.thetech.org |
The Tech is a huge bright orange complex that stands out from all the other buildings in the heart of downtown San Jose. With over 200 interactive, hi-tech exhibits, it is unlike any other museum in the world. Learn about communication networks, new frontiers in science, lasers, Silicon Valley inventions, biotechnology, and other cutting edge technologies that influence us all. The museum also includes a 360-degree IMAX theater. Museum or IMAX: Adult $10, Senior (over 65) $8, Child (3-12) $17; Combination Ticket: Adult $16, Senior $11, Child $10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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