Hotel San Jose
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 444-7322
- Cross Street:
- Gibson Street West
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Pool 2007, Boutique Hotel 2006, Tourist Hotel 2006
Editorial Review for Hotel San Jose – by Lois M. Rodriguez
In Short
When the San Jose Hotel was built in 1936, the look was described as "ultramodern." Today, it's every bit as cool and colorful as the guests who check in. Musicians are the norm, as are visitors who want the true Austin experience. The 40 rooms and suites are stylish and comfortable. Gravel pathways and a courtyard complete the scene. Other amenities include a small pool, high-speed Internet access, on-call massages and bike rental.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHotel San Jose is the official motel of the country-music TV show "Austin City Limits," and musicians are more than welcome. Call ahead for band-member discounts.
User Reviews for Hotel San Jose
07/28/2008 Posted by nedhenry
kcf78749's lack of insight and her date's poor manners, coupled with only a patio visit, are no reason to give anything (not to mention such a marvelous place) 3 stars. Obviously, someone can read her review and see she is an airhead, but it affects the star rating outside the review. What a dummy! It's a four-star (perhaps 4.5 star) place. So, I'll balance out her childish stupidity with 5 of my own.
Pros: Service, attractiveness
Cons: Go to Barton Spring instead of the pool
06/24/2008 Posted by kcf78749
I've never actually stayed at this hotel, so I can't comment on the hotel aspect of it, but it's a great place for a first date. My date and I had some wine out on the patio, by the pool, and it was lovely. However, once I "broke the seal", so to speak, I ventured inside to use the ladies' room. One problem--the restrooms were not labeled at all. My date pointed at a glass door that he had just come out of and said, "I think that's a unisex bathroom?". I went in, although I was a bit leery because the door was made of glass (albeit a tad frosted, but you could still pretty much see everything). I made him stand in front of the door in case anyone came by, since it was just a one toilet, "private" (I use the term loosely) bathroom. Well, he saw someone he knew and went off to go say hi, and then while I was still using the restroom, some guy came up to the door and looked inside. I could see every aspect of his face, so I'm sure he could see everything of mine too! I was humiliated. When I ran outside, my date said, "Yeah, I saw a few girls coming out of that other door over there". Apparently there was a ladies room--with a real door! Nice job labeling it.
Pros: ambience
Cons: lack of labeling of the restroom doors
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