| set in south bay, this low-key hotel is a 10-minute drive from san jose airport and an 8-minute drive from the santa clara convention center. dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available on-site, as is a business center. some suites add separate sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. unpretentious rooms feature minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet in the lobby breakfast room, a hot tub and an outdoor pool
San Francisco International Airport 36 min
Municipal Rose Garden (14 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Intel Museum (14 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (18 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. California's Great America (13 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (17 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Alum Rock Park (16 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. Ed R. Levin County Park (9 min)
Vast, natural retreat featuring 19 miles of trails, an off-leash dog park, a golf course & more. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Sunol Regional Wilderness (24 min)
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, swimming, camping & more. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (16 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Winchester Mystery House (16 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Mission Santa Clara (14 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Mission Peak (27 min)
Small mountain & public park with strenuous hiking trails to the summit, featuring an iconic pole. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (18 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. | 
