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.
Must-do experiences
- Savor breakfast tacos at Veracruz All Natural food truck.
- Explore the vibrant murals of the Hope Outdoor Gallery.
- Catch live music at the iconic Antone's Nightclub downtown.
- Visit the Texas State Capitol for stunning architecture.
- Wander through the South Congress Avenue shops for unique finds.
Choose Your Room
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- 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
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock