| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a convenience store, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and fitness and business centers. a breakfast buffet is complimentary, as is an airport shuttle and parking. some rooms have balconies, and suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. this modern hotel is a mile from mineta san jose international airport and 4 miles from the san jose museum of art. casual rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves
San Francisco International Airport 35 min
Raging Waters San Jose (17 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (11 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Winchester Mystery House (10 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (8 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Alum Rock Park (17 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. San Jose Museum of Art (10 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (10 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Intel Museum (7 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Mission Santa Clara (9 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Municipal Rose Garden (8 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Kelley Park (11 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. California's Great America (9 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. The San Jose Flea Market (9 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Japanese Friendship Garden (12 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (9 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. | 
