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1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

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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King Studio
2 persons
39 m² 
Queen Studio
2 persons
30 m² 
Deluxe King Studio
2 persons
42 m² 
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
22 m² 
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
Austin 1.8 km
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 16.6 km
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 113.9 km
Train
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 2.3 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

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
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Hotel Location

1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704
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1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704
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