check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site american restaurant, as well as a 24/7 convenience store. all of the contemporary rooms have custom-designed beds and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus microwaves, minifridges, and free wifi. additional perks include 3 meeting rooms, a business center, plus a free airport shuttle and parking. there's also a fitness center, courtyard pool and whirlpool. suites have vaulted ceilings, and separate living areas with pull-out sofas. this spanish-style hotel is within 7 miles of several high-tech companies, and under 9 miles from the san jose airport San Francisco International Airport 34 min
Computer History Museum (11 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (14 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Googleplex (12 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. California's Great America (18 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Winchester Mystery House (9 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Hakone Estate and Gardens (17 min) This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. Shoreline Amphitheatre (14 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (10 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. San Jose Museum of Art (13 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Intel Museum (17 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Municipal Rose Garden (11 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (12 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Mission Santa Clara (12 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (14 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. |