HOTEL SAN JOSE, Austin – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Hotel San Jose - Urban bungalow-style hotel with garden courtyards near South Congress
Located in the heart of Austin's SoCo neighborhood, Hotel San Jose is a 40-room urban bungalow-style hotel set amidst lush garden courtyards. Originally built as a motel in 1939, the property features minimalist interiors with concrete floors. The hotel offers a convertible meeting room for groups of up to 14, a lounge serving beer, wine, cocktails, and light fare, and live music events. Nearby attractions include Palmer Events Center and Town Lake. The hotel provides an accessible path of travel to the building entrance and a 24-hour reception.
Additional perks of the hotel
Live music events on the first Wednesday of each month featuring soul, funk, and international grooves.
Jazz Brunch in the Courtyard Lounge with rotating musicians.
Lounge Sessions with local musicians on select nights.
Borrowable items include a music library, video collection, Polaroid cameras, bicycles, and a Remington typewriter.
Onsite shop selling curated items.
Rooms
The hotel offers European-style rooms with shared baths in connecting hallways and private terrace seating areas overlooking the grounds. Some rooms are located in the original 1936 tourist court wings and feature queen beds. All rooms include air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and free toiletries with bathrobes. Suites feature private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, and some include terraces.
Other conveniences
Private terrace seating areas in select rooms.
Complimentary bathrobes and toiletries.
Minibars and flat-screen TVs with cable channels in all rooms.
Concrete floors and minimalist interiors for cleanliness and calm.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- CD player
Hotel Location
Guest Reviews & Ratings
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms had a unique minimalist style with some lovely decor and comfy beds, but there was no closet or area to stow my gear. The service was decent with room service available, housekeeping did a good job, and they even offered a welcome drink, but I found no special pet amenities. The location was a bit unfortunate as I was unable to enjoy the specific area, although being near other attractions and restaurants was a plus. The dining experience was superb with the freshest fish, and the facilities were adequate for my needs.
Staying at this hotel was a delightful experience overall. The rooms had a unique decor with typical Liz Lambert minimalist style, although there was no closet or space to store gear. The service was exceptional with attentive staff and nice room amenities. The location was superb, close to everything and surrounded by nature, making it a peaceful retreat. The dining options were satisfactory, offering self-service food, and the facilities were well-kept, providing a comfortable stay.
The hotel has a typical Liz Lambert minimalist style with unique decor and all amenities, but lacks a closet or area to stow gear which could be inconvenient. The service is exceptional with room service, housekeeping, a welcome drink, and pet amenities available. The location is a perfect blend of being close to everything, numerous restaurants, and surrounded by nature with walking distance to lots of amazing dining spots. The dining experience offers delightful grilled meats. Overall, the facilities are well-equipped, making for a pleasant stay.
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience for me. I loved the unique minimalist style of the rooms and the great original bedding, but the lack of a closet or area to stow gear was a downside. The service was top-notch with room service available, housekeeping on point, and welcoming pet amenities. The location was a bit of a miss for me as I was unable to enjoy the surrounding area, but the proximity to amazing restaurants made up for it. The dining experience provided self-service food options, which was convenient. The facilities were modern and in good condition.
This hotel has a unique minimalist style with great original bedding, but lacks storage space. The service was top-notch, and the location offers a mix of nature and downtown proximity. The dining options were enjoyable, and the facilities were well-maintained.
The hotel had a typical Liz Lambert minimalist style with unique decor, but lacked a closet or area to stow gear. The service was impeccable, and the staff provided great attention to detail. The location was superb, being close to downtown and surrounded by nature. However, the fish and chips in the dining area were a letdown.
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