HOTEL SAN JOSE, Austin – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Layout
Hotel San Jose offers 40 rooms in an urban bungalow-style layout, originally built as a motel in 1939. Rooms include European-style options with shared baths and private terraces overlooking the garden courtyards. All rooms feature concrete floors, minimalist interiors, air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and Malin+Goetz toiletries. Some rooms are located in the original 1936 tourist court wings.
Dining & Drinks
Jo's Coffee, located on-site, serves coffee and light fare. The Courtyard Lounge offers beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks daily. Special events include Jazz Brunch with live music and Lounge Sessions featuring local musicians. Happy hour runs daily from 7-11 AM with discounted cocktails and snacks.
Events & Music
The hotel hosts monthly events like Eternal Soul Summer vinyl nights and Lounge Sessions with live performances. Breakaway Records spins classic rock on the first Wednesday of each month. The courtyard often features DJ sets and local bands.
Location & Nearby
The hotel sits in Austin's SoCo neighborhood, a 5-minute walk from South Congress Avenue and the 'I Love You So Much' mural. Nearby landmarks include the Congress Avenue Bridge (1.5 km), Town Lake (2 km), and the State Capitol (2.5 km). The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a short drive away.
Services & Extras
Guests can borrow Polaroid cameras, bicycles, and a Remington typewriter. The lobby shop sells curated goods. Staff provide concierge services, including event planning for groups of up to 14 in the convertible meeting room. Room service is available daily from 7-11 AM.
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Getting around
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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
Location
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