| in a modern building on a tree-lined street, this polished all-suite hotel is a 4-minute walk from a light rail station, and a mile from mineta san jose international airport. a breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a grocery delivery service are free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. relaxed studios have kitchenettes, living/dining areas and pull-out sofas, as well as free wi-fi, flat-screens and ipod docks. the 1-bedroom suites add kitchens and living rooms. there's also a warm restaurant/bar, a bbq area and a convenience store, plus an outdoor pool, a gym and a business center. kids age 12 and under stay at no charge with an adult San Francisco International Airport 35 min
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (8 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. San Jose Museum of Art (11 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (7 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Mission Santa Clara (7 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Raging Waters San Jose (17 min) 23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. California's Great America (9 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Intel Museum (8 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. The San Jose Flea Market (11 min) Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Municipal Rose Garden (7 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (11 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (13 min) Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Kelley Park (11 min) This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Winchester Mystery House (9 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (10 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Alum Rock Park (18 min) Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. |