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