| this modern silicon valley hotel is 7 miles from california's great america amusement park, 6 miles from the shoreline amphitheatre and 11 miles from the norman y. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. warm rooms with a contemporary vibe offer free wi-fi, desks and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some have dining spaces. parking is offered for a fee. amenities include an airy lobby lounge with sofas, and a bistro/bar serving breakfast and dinner, along with a heated outdoor pool, an exercise room and a furnished courtyard. there's a coin-operated laundry. mineta san jose international airport
San Francisco International Airport 34 min
Rancho San Antonio Preserve (14 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Intel Museum (13 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Hoover Tower (25 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. San Jose Museum of Art (19 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Mission Santa Clara (16 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (20 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. California's Great America (14 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Computer History Museum (11 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Municipal Rose Garden (16 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (19 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. 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. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (17 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Winchester Mystery House (15 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Shoreline Amphitheatre (14 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Googleplex (12 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. | 
