Hotel Accommodation in San Jose
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Nicknamed the Capitol of the Silicon Valley for its role in technological innovation and industry, the bustling city of San Jose attracts visitors for its world-class landmarks, professional sports events and pleasant subtropical climate, highlighted by an average of 300 sunny days per year. An impressive mix of historic and modern attractions, punctuated by impressive parkland and urban retreats best characterizes the city's diverse landscape, and is easily accessible from three distinct hotel and motel lodging districts spread out over the city. This travel article will provide an overview of these districts, with emphasis on nearby attractions, property types and budgetary considerations.
AIRPORT DISTRICT
Situated on the north end of the city, the airport district offers a great variety of hotel and motel choices, catering to leisure, layover and business needs. The greatest concentration of options are clustered at the junction of Nimitz Freeway (I-880) and Highway 101, just minutes to the airport and downtown. Properties here are primarily chain-style, offering a range of amenities to ensure comfort and relaxation, including pools, complimentary breakfast, on-site dining, business conveniences and event-hosting solutions. All budgets are satisfied within this district, appealing to families, solo travelers and conference attendees alike.
On the southwest end of the airport, an additional motel/hotel corridor is available, providing primarily motel options for the budget-minded and ease of access to Santa Clara University and the Santa Clara Caltrain.
DOWNTOWN
At the heart of all that San Jose has to offer, the downtown district is replete with activities and attractions to please travellers of all ages. Home to San Jose State University, the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose Convention Center, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Art, impressive public art installations and ample galleries, restaurants and shops, the city core is ideal for those who prefer to explore on foot. Properties here run the full gamut of choices, ranging from expansive, upscale conference-style hotels to a small collection of budget-friendly choices located just south of the convention center. Sinclair Freeway (I-280) and Highway 87 are easily accessed from the downtown, as is the home ice of the San Jose Sharks Hockey Club, situated just west of downtown in the multi-use HP Pavilion entertainment venue.
MONTEREY ROAD-FAIRGROUNDS DISTRICT
Extending south of downtown to the West Capitol Expressway, Monterey Road—also known as Highway 82 and an extension of South 1st and 2nd streets out of the core—offers ample choices of family- and business-friendly hotel and motel accommodations, including trusted chains and independent properties offering budget rates. Visitors staying at any Monterey road property can easily access the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, downtown and the Capitol and Tamien Caltrain stations.
An additional cluster of chain and independent properties are also available east of this central corridor at the junction of Tully Road and Highway 101, offering ease of access to the fairgrounds, family restaurants, convenient services and the attractions of nearby downtown. Lodging options here are ideal for the budget-minded, while offering many standard amenities to make any stay complete, including complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access, outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk services.
AIRPORT DISTRICT
Situated on the north end of the city, the airport district offers a great variety of hotel and motel choices, catering to leisure, layover and business needs. The greatest concentration of options are clustered at the junction of Nimitz Freeway (I-880) and Highway 101, just minutes to the airport and downtown. Properties here are primarily chain-style, offering a range of amenities to ensure comfort and relaxation, including pools, complimentary breakfast, on-site dining, business conveniences and event-hosting solutions. All budgets are satisfied within this district, appealing to families, solo travelers and conference attendees alike.
On the southwest end of the airport, an additional motel/hotel corridor is available, providing primarily motel options for the budget-minded and ease of access to Santa Clara University and the Santa Clara Caltrain.
DOWNTOWN
At the heart of all that San Jose has to offer, the downtown district is replete with activities and attractions to please travellers of all ages. Home to San Jose State University, the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose Convention Center, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Art, impressive public art installations and ample galleries, restaurants and shops, the city core is ideal for those who prefer to explore on foot. Properties here run the full gamut of choices, ranging from expansive, upscale conference-style hotels to a small collection of budget-friendly choices located just south of the convention center. Sinclair Freeway (I-280) and Highway 87 are easily accessed from the downtown, as is the home ice of the San Jose Sharks Hockey Club, situated just west of downtown in the multi-use HP Pavilion entertainment venue.
MONTEREY ROAD-FAIRGROUNDS DISTRICT
Extending south of downtown to the West Capitol Expressway, Monterey Road—also known as Highway 82 and an extension of South 1st and 2nd streets out of the core—offers ample choices of family- and business-friendly hotel and motel accommodations, including trusted chains and independent properties offering budget rates. Visitors staying at any Monterey road property can easily access the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, downtown and the Capitol and Tamien Caltrain stations.
An additional cluster of chain and independent properties are also available east of this central corridor at the junction of Tully Road and Highway 101, offering ease of access to the fairgrounds, family restaurants, convenient services and the attractions of nearby downtown. Lodging options here are ideal for the budget-minded, while offering many standard amenities to make any stay complete, including complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access, outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk services.
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