| this upscale high-rise hotel in silicon valley is a 2-minute walk from the san jose museum of art and 3 minutes' walk from the tech museum of innovation. other amenities include a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool, plus a 24/7 business center and 65,000 sq ft of meeting space. room service is offered. there are 3 restaurants, as well as a lobby lounge and a bakery. featuring free wi-fi and flat screen tvs, the sophisticated rooms also offer desks and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. valet parking is available for a surcharge. suites add living areas; some come with pull-out sofas and/or whirlpool tubs. some rooms have private patios with direct access to the pool
San Francisco International Airport 38 min
California's Great America (13 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (2 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (7 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. History San José (11 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (10 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Mission Santa Clara (14 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Japanese Friendship Garden (11 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (9 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Municipal Rose Garden (10 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Alum Rock Park (18 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. Raging Waters San Jose (18 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Kelley Park (10 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Winchester Mystery House (13 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. The San Jose Flea Market (15 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (6 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. | 
