| connected to the san jose mcenery convention center, this refined hotel in downtown san jose is a 5-minute walk from the san jose museum of art. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. theres an upscale steakhouse/bar, a hip lobby bar and a coffee shop. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, along with a business center and 22 meeting rooms. upgraded quarters add minifridges, access to a rooftop terrace, and/or free hot breakfast. high-end rooms come with pillow-top mattresses and sitting areas, plus coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee). lobby wi-fi is complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 38 min
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (9 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. San Jose Museum of Art (5 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Mission Santa Clara (10 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (3 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. California's Great America (13 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. History San José (7 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Municipal Rose Garden (10 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 (5 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Japanese Friendship Garden (8 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (6 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Plaza de César Chávez (2 min)
Various concerts & events are held at this busy open space with water jets & a contemporary statue. Kelley Park (6 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Winchester Mystery House (10 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Raging Waters San Jose (15 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. | 
