| San Jose is the third largest city in California. It is | | | | Connection (Ibahn) Fee: $9.95 ) - High Speed |
| located in the Santa Clara Valley at the southern | | | | Internet Access Initial Fee: $9.95 (USD) - Health & |
| end of the San Francisco Bay area. The "Capital | | | | Fitness Center (On-Site) - Universal Weight |
| of Silicon Valley" became its nickname. This is | | | | System, Dry Sauna, Extensive Cardio Equipment, |
| when a large development of high-technology | | | | Spa Facilities and free weights - Business Services |
| computers, microprocessors, and engineering | | | | - Facsimile, PC available, Courier Service, Printer , |
| companies settled down in this region. Together | | | | E-mail & Internet, Copying, Executive Suites, |
| with the rise of big companies and schools around | | | | Dedicated Lounge (or 24 Hour Lounge), Unstaffed |
| the city, many hotels had been built surrounding it | | | | Business Center, Porter/Bellman, Executive Floors |
| in order to accommodate the rising number of | | | | - Housekeeping & Laundry Services - Dry |
| tourists. San Jose is the third largest city in | | | | Cleaning Pickup/Laundry, Daily Housekeeping, |
| California. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley at | | | | Same Day Dry Cleaning, Weekly Housekeeping |
| the southern end of the San Francisco Bay area. | | | | Room Features: - Free Morning Newspaper |
| The "Capital of Silicon Valley" became its | | | | Delivered to Room - Valet Service - Buffet |
| nickname. This is when a large development of | | | | Breakfast - complimentary, daily - Turndown |
| high-technology computers, microprocessors, and | | | | Service - In Room Movies (pay per view/ |
| engineering companies settled down in this region. | | | | premium cable) - Video Review / Checkout - |
| With a total of area 178.2 square miles (461.5 | | | | High-end Video Equipment - Cable / Satellite TV - |
| km²), it is originally known as El Pueblo de | | | | Tea Maker - Mini Refrigerator - CD Player - |
| San José de Guadalupe, in honor of Saint | | | | Coffee Maker Others: - Workspace desk - Phone |
| Joseph. Moreover, San Jose experienced | | | | Fax - data services - Bathroom / personal care |
| earthquake activities along the areas that fall | | | | facilities Dining: - Cocktail Lounge - Room service - |
| under and near the San Andres Fault. It also has a | | | | available from 6:00 AM up to 11:00 PM - Crowne |
| Mediterranean climate, which is similar to most | | | | Plaza San Jose Lounge Event Facilities: - Smallest |
| areas near the bay area. Three sided mountain | | | | Room Measurements: 37.0 ft/11.28 m x 19.0 ft |
| shelters within the city make it more semi-arid in | | | | 5.79 m - Largest Room Capacity: 640 Reception |
| its environment. Historically, San Jose was inhibited | | | | Style - 6 Sales & Meeting Professionals On Site - |
| by groups of Ohlone Native Americans. In 1769, | | | | Largest Room Measurements: 99.0 ft/30.18 m x |
| the Europeans began with a series of Franciscan | | | | 60.0 ft/18.29 m (ceiling height = 10.0 ft/3.05 m) - |
| missionaries. In fact, San Jose was founded as | | | | 5 Meeting Rooms - 35 - 8'x10' Booths can be |
| the first town in the Spanish colony of Nueva | | | | accommodated - 6643 ft²/ 617.15 m² |
| California. This was on November 29Th of the | | | | of Meeting Space - 6000 ft²/ 557.42 |
| year 1777. It was made possible by a certain | | | | m² of exhibit space - The Park Center Plaza |
| Lieutenant José JoaquÃn Moraga. By | | | | Ballroom - can accommodate up to 640 people |
| the year 1825, San Jose was ruled by Mexicans | | | | Equipments: - Microphone - 35mm Slide Projector |
| and became part of the United States. This was | | | | - Flip Chart and Markers - DVD Player - VCR - |
| after surrendering on stipulated terms in the year | | | | Modem Lines - Lectern - Overhead Projector 4. |
| 1846. It also supports military installations at | | | | Dolce Hayes Mansion Price: $131 up to $221 |
| Monterey and San Francisco, which were farming | | | | Address: 200 Edenvale Avenue Phone number: |
| communities. Thus, between the 1960s and the | | | | 1-408-226-3200 Check-in time - 3:00 PM |
| 1990s; it became a magnet for suburban | | | | Check-out time - 12:00 NN Dolce Hayes Mansion is |
| neophytes, particularly in new housing | | | | adjacent to the renowned Edentale Park and six |
| developments. Hence, San Jose served as its first | | | | miles from the downtown area of San Jose. It is |
| capital when California gained statehood in the | | | | a historic mansion. Aside from this, it is also once |
| year 1850. During 1970s, there was a growth in | | | | the grand home of the socially prominent, wealthy |
| businesses. Hence, after four decades of fast | | | | and politically powerful Hayes family. It is in close |
| developments and growth in population, it became | | | | proximity to the Oakland Airport, San Francisco |
| the third most populous city in California. San Jose | | | | International, Nonnan Y Mineta San Jose |
| shifted from agriculture to industrial manufacturing | | | | International Airport and it is also a drive away |
| as the World War II started. In 1943, IBM | | | | from Santa Cruz or Monterey. Hence, it is also |
| established the West Coast headquarters and | | | | close to recreational activities such as: - Fabulous |
| opened its doors for research and developmental | | | | entertainment - Exciting nightlife - Local wineries - |
| facilities. Aside from this, a rapid heightening of | | | | World-class dining - Golf courses - Beautiful |
| technological industry was gained by San Jose in | | | | beaches of Santa Cruz. Moreover, they have 214 |
| the year 1990. By then, Silicon Valley gave more | | | | guestrooms which would include 22 suites. Their |
| economic and population expansion which led to an | | | | units also have guestroom beds that are |
| increase in housing costs. This is along with the | | | | triple-sheeted and equipped with foam and |
| highest rating of 93.6% between the years 1976 | | | | feather pillows. This mansion offers a unique |
| up to 2001. San Jose also got the highest median | | | | setting for business and social activities. Amenities: |
| household income as compared to any other city, | | | | - Electronic keys - computer rentals - Meeting |
| with over 300,000 residents by year 2000. The | | | | facilities - Gift shop - Spa - free parking - business |
| cost of living in San Jose became high when the | | | | center - airport shuttles - room service - outdoor |
| 25 companies began expanding. This included: - | | | | swimming pool - laundry services - sand volleyball |
| Flextronics - Adobe Systems - Cisco - | | | | court - woodland park with children's playground - |
| Hewlett-Packard - BEA Systems - eBay - IBM - | | | | billiards - sauna - fitness center - Sprinklers - |
| Lockheed Martin - Hitachi. U.S. - invested and | | | | Photocopier service - Car rental - Wheelchair - |
| received about thirty-five percent of all venture | | | | Computer use available - Bar - Complimentary |
| capital funds at San Jose. This is along with Silicon | | | | transportation - Uniformed security - Health club |
| Valley companies. There are several federal and | | | | and spa - Tennis (outdoor) - Pool (outdoor) Room |
| state agencies settling in San Jose, even | | | | features: - wake-up calls - telephones - free wired |
| courthouses. It also houses schools like: - San | | | | high-speed internet access - alarm clocks - iron |
| José State University Stanford University - | | | | ironing boards - coffeemakers - hairdryers - free |
| University of California - Berkeley - Santa Clara | | | | daily newspapers - movies on-demand - |
| University - specializes on computer and | | | | refrigerators 5. Extended Stay Deluxe San Jose - |
| engineering courses. San Jose also became one of | | | | South - Edenvale Address: 6189 San Ignacio |
| the safest large cities in the United States, along | | | | Avenue Phone number: 408- 229-9188 Check-in |
| with a population of 989,496 as of January 2008. | | | | time - 3:00 PM Check-out time - 11:00 AM |
| Furthermore, San Jose continually attracts tourists | | | | Extended Stay Deluxe is a 25.00 USD per day, |
| and more hotels now, offering great | | | | along with a non-refundable cleaning fee (cleaning |
| accommodations that would fit ones relaxing | | | | fee). As a guest, you will receive free local phone |
| moments. Hotels to choose from are as follows: 1. | | | | calls and weekly housekeeping services. You will |
| Best Western Airport Plaza Price: $90 up to $215 | | | | also receive free movie channels, access to a |
| Address: 2118 The Alameda Phone number: | | | | 24-hour, coin-operated laundry facility, and a |
| 408-243-2400 Check-in time - 1:00 PM Check-out | | | | two-line phone that has a computer dataport. To |
| time - 11:00 AM Best Western Airport Plaza is | | | | add comfort, there is a large work desk, |
| located near the airport, universities, restaurants, | | | | comfortable arm chair, oversized studio suites and |
| convention centers, museums and amusement | | | | a sofa sleeper. Only one pet is allowed per unit. |
| parks. It is a boutique styled property situated | | | | Amenities: - Sprinklers in rooms - Shower - |
| just a drive away from Santa Cruz or San | | | | Air-conditioned - Copy service - Smoke detectors |
| Francisco. Amenities: - Common areas wheelchair | | | | - Recliner - Heated guest rooms - Fax - |
| accessible - Non-smoking room - Crib/rollaway | | | | International direct dial - Bath tub - Family plan - |
| bed - Parking (free) - Multi-lingual staff - Smoke | | | | Queen bed - Phone service - Maid service - Iron - |
| alarms - Sprinklers - Elevators - Fax (for guests) - | | | | Microwave - Kitchen - Vending machines - |
| Indoor/Outdoor Pool - Hot Tub 2. Comfort Inn | | | | wheelchair - Temperature control - Sofa bed - |
| San Jose Price: $72 up to $229 Address: 875 N | | | | Outdoor parking - Heated guest rooms - TV and |
| 13th St Phone number: 408-287-9380 Check-in | | | | TV remote control 6. Highland Inn Bed and |
| time - 3:00p Check-out time - 11:00a Amenities: - | | | | Breakfast Address: 16203 Highland Dr. Highland Inn |
| Complimentary breakfast - Wake-up service - | | | | Bed and Breakfast provides business travelers |
| Business center - Copy service - Electronic keys - | | | | with a comfortable, hassle-free and relaxing stay. |
| 24 hour security - Outdoor parking - Multi-lingual | | | | It is a 4 bedroom and 4 bath executive home |
| staff - Iron - Ice machine - Fax - FREE High | | | | with a great view of the San Francisco Bay Area. |
| Speed Internet Access in all rooms - Brailed | | | | Amenities: - Continental breakfast - Hi-speed DSL |
| elevators - Laundry room - Photocopier service - | | | | - WiFi Internet Access - Computer with printer - |
| Smoke detectors - TV remote control - | | | | Telephone - Electronic combination safe. - private |
| Microwave - Non-smoking room - Phone service 3. | | | | bath - Oversized towels - Toiletries - Dell Docking |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Price: $113 Hotel Front Desk: | | | | stations - Office supplies - Weekday mornings, |
| 1-408-9980400 Hotel Fax: 1-408-2899081 Located | | | | with fresh seasonal fruit, gourmet cereal, and |
| at 282 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose Downtown, | | | | fresh roasted coffee 7. Holiday Inn, SAN JOSE |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel provides a 100% smoke free | | | | Address: 1740 NORTH FIRST STREET Hotel |
| environment. The hotel is accessible to all | | | | Front Desk: 1-408-7933300 Hotel Fax: |
| freeways, train stations and light rails. Crowne | | | | 1-408-4530259 Check-in 3:00 PM Check-out 12:00 |
| Plaza is a 4 mile distance from the tennis court, 1 | | | | PM Location: - Local Time: 12:49 AM PDT - |
| mile from a shopping mall and 3 miles from a golf | | | | Distance from Hotel: 3.0 MI - Hotel is located at or |
| club. It is also across the Tech Museum of | | | | near an Airport Facility: - 250 Single-Bedded |
| Innovation, the San Jose McEnery Convention | | | | Room(s) - Storage - 3 Floor(s) - 238 |
| Center, the Adobe headquarters, and a walking | | | | Double-Bedded Room(s) - Exterior Corridor - 494 |
| distance to HP Pavillion. - Check-in 3:00 PM - | | | | Non-Smoking Room(s) - Interior Corridor - 12 |
| Check-out 12:00 PM Nearby Attractions: - | | | | Suite(s) - Amenities: - Spa Facilities - Whirlpool - |
| Children's Discovery Museum (0.2 MI / 0.32 KM ) - | | | | Health & Fitness Center (On-Site) - accessible 24 |
| St Joseph's Cathedral (0.5 MI / 0.8 KM ) - Center | | | | hours with hotel room key - Television - AM/FM |
| for Performing Arts (0 MI / 0 KM ) - San Jose | | | | stereo - Showers This hotel is newly renovated. |
| Airport (2.9 MI / 4.67 KM ) - Valley Fair Shopping | | | | Its facilities include stairmasters, lifecycles and |
| Center (4 MI / 6.44 KM ) - Santa Cruz Boardwalk | | | | treadmills. Housekeeping & Laundry Services: - |
| (30 MI / 48.28 KM ) - San Jose Center for | | | | Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry - Same Day Dry |
| Performing Arts (0 MI / 0 KM ) - SJSU (0.9 MI / | | | | Cleaning - Daily Housekeeping Others: - Outdoor |
| 1.45 KM ) - McEnery San Jose Convention Center | | | | swimming pool - Convenience Store - E-mail & |
| (0 MI / 0 KM ) - HP Pavillion (formerly San Jose | | | | Internet - Unstaffed Business Center - Newsstand |
| Arena/Compaq Ctr) (0.9 MI / 1.45 KM ) - Tech | | | | - High Speed Internet Access Initial Fee: $5.00 - |
| Museum of Innovation (0.2 MI / 0.32 KM ) - | | | | Wireless Data Connection Initial Fee: $9.95 |
| Paramount's Great America (6.5 MI / 10.46 KM ) | | | | For more information on San Jose Hotels: Proving |
| Amenities: - Hotel Shops - Gift Shop, Newsstand - | | | | Progress for a City please visit our website. |
| Public Space Data Services - Wireless Data | | | | |