Location and Contact:
Address: 1316 South Congress Avenue
Phone: (512) 804-2418
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Reputation and Atmosphere:
The San Jose Hotel is located on the hip South Congress Avenue. The bungalow-style hotel sits amidst rockin’ music clubs, chic boutiques, and trendy restaurants and coffee shops. Located several blocks from Lady Bird Lake and minutes from
downtown Austin, it’s the perfect lodgings for someone who wants to enjoy Austin’s greatest attractions. It's also very gay friendly.
With Asian-style gardens, concrete pathways, and a cool vibe, the small San Jose offers a special getaway for locals and visitors who need a little Zen. Visiting celebrities, artists, and musicians often choose to stay here when in town.
Hotel Rooms:
The rooms at the San Jose are very minimalist and modern. The floors are concrete and the furniture is sparse. Some people love it; others hate it. If you’re on a budget, you can stay in a basic room for $100 a night. The catch? It has a shared bath.
If money is no object, you can pay up to $375 a night in exchange for a roomy seating area and a view of the courtyard. There are some reasonable options in the middle, too; you can get a standard room with a private bath for $160 on a weeknight.
Some rooms, such as those facing the street or pool, can be a little noisy, so you may want to request a room in a quiet area.
Amenities:
One of the best features of the San Jose Hotel is the courtyard area. It is decorated with bamboo and stones, vintage chairs, unique wooden tables, and a cool, blue pool. It's so swanky, even locals come here to relax on warm evenings for happy hour.
The San Jose offers several amenities for guests, including free wi-fi. You can also have an on-call massage or order a manicure and pedicure as an in-room service. Breakfast is available in custom bento boxes.
In the Dog House:
The San Jose Hotel is very dog friendly. For an extra $10 a night, your furry friends can vacay with you (though there’s a two-dog limit). You can borrow doggie beds, food bowls, and pooper scoopers from the front desk.
For Rent:
Don’t pack too heavy; the San Jose offers plenty of amenities you can use during your stay. You can check out or rent the following from the front desk:
*CDs or iPods pre-filled with music
*A hand-selected collection of movies
*Bicycles (can be rented by the day or hour)
*Polaroid cameras (film can be bought from them)
*A manual Remington typewriter
