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The San Jose Hotel, in Austin, is a 2-and-one-half star budget hotel. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business" and "families". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable", "great", and "super". What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the area", "the pool", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Value Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Cafe At Four Seasons . Also nearby: Austin Fire Museum , Zilker Metropolitan Park , and Run-Tex . Other local places to consider are Habitat Suites Hotel and Vintage Villas.
This pleasant hotel is located in one of Austin�s up-and-coming hotspot districts: South Congress Avenue. Its style is so simple that some might drive right past the dark gray building covered in green ivy...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like the minimalist decor and great location. A little loud at night and way too trendy for its own good. Now a little $$.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for the outdoor courtyard to have a few drinks with a group of friends. Cute and trendy and right in the thick of things on South Congress.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. This just applies to the bar--I've never stayed. It's a solid crowd and atmosphere. The last time we were there we had a great conversation with a cool couple. However the drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just enjoyed a fabulous stay at the San Jose. We really loved the design of the hotel -- especially the rooms - sleek and modern. Even the standard room felt spacious and airy - and had a great roomy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed in the Grand Suite for 3 nights and when asking before booking the hotel, I was told by the staff that the hotel was, indeed, quiet and that I wouldn't hear much with the room I was staying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere... but wish they offered more than just beer and wine. However, there Micheladas are some of my favorite in Austin.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HAhhh---Hotel San Jose---Great place in eclectic Austin to have a drink or just a romantic break...try the wine and orange crush drink, and when I'm there, it feels like I'm in California in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are certain things that i think are indefinitely 'austin' - like the laid back, come as you are feeling and hippie topped with a bit of country style - and i feel like hotel san jose is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago, when they first opened and the rooms cost considerably less money, I stayed at the hotel and found it quite enjoyable. That was in the previous millennium, so I can't attest to the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been in Austin for years and somehow never made it to the San Jose until last year. Since then, it's a regular stop. I haven't stayed overnight, but love everything about this place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review is for the bar/patio... best outdoor patio/lounge to grab a drink on a warm Austin night. Perfect!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HAPPY HOUR. That's it, and it rocks.Michelada mix is amazing. And I will polish off 5 when I go, don't tempt me HSJ.I bet the rooms are as swanky as the outdoor patio. Maybe I will find out soon.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bear with me- I believe I understand what Hotel San Jose is going for, but I have seen much better execution ( South Beach, Key West). The woman behind the bar offered to pour our (non-liquor wha-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two separate experiences here, with hotel and bar. I stayed at the hotel 2 years ago for my wedding anniversary. I thought the gardens and hotel was so cute. I originally was attracted to it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have no knowledge of the suites themselves, but I CAN tell you that their lounge is absolutely impeccable masterpiece, as it departs from the hustle of South Congress and into a garden of placidity....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with Hotel San Jose from the moment I stepped into the lobby. The decoration was subtle and yet so cozy. The gentleman behind the desk was very friendly and offered to help help carry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool spot, right in the middle of great Austin activity -a number of one of a kind shops & food places within walking distance. If you need to venture further, this is a good starting point.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to come to Austin and stay at this hotel because it seems like a little oasis in the middle of South Congress. All of the foliage makes it seem like you're entering a secret garden or something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in Austin for drinks :) The courtyard at the San Jose Hotel is just great, always a good place to just sit, have a drink and watch people. The staff are very friendly, they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've made it to Austin at least 10 times over the past few years and all the locals tell me this is the place to stay. So whenever I'm headed to Austin I give the Hotel San Jose a call, but they are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greatest patio to drink cold sake on and enjoy the evening with friends. So nice, you can also sit around their pool, and it has such a cool austin vibe. This place is definelty for the truly cool...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed in a grand suite during the film portion of sxsw this year. I loved the layout and grounds. If the weather was nicer I probably would have gave this an extra star but after experiencing an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like going to San Jose at night to chill in the patio area, chat with friends and listen to solo' musicians (and sometimes a group/band). San Jose' has great selections of drinks and appetizers. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband picked this hotel and it was a great decision! Our room was the standard and it was very cool. The room was simple and just the right size for us. I came down to Austin for the TXMPA Lobby...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart the San Jose. The rooms are cool and clean. I love having drinks in the courtyard... the Michelada's are awesome! They have some nice wines too. It can get noisy if your room is on Congress....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review of Courtyard only Don't think for a minute that you have to check in to the Hotel San Jose to enjoy its breathtaking views and realizing atmosphere. Some friends and I gathered there to share a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big Lebowski, The Graduate, and Best in Show. These are the movies that I checked out of Hotel San Jose's video library during my stay (Sullivan's Travels and Duck Soup were in no good shape to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had drinks here but I love the atmosphere I feel like I am back in Ca.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you have an inferiority complex around your coolness, stay away, because the guy behind you waiting to check in will be much much cooler than you are. Staying here isn't in my pricerange for more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy my time in Austin, so when my firm asked me to go there on a recruiting trip, I said, "Well, twist my arm, I'll go!" The firm's default hotel for trips to Austin is the Four Seasons,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Save your money. Minimilist decor and an ideal location on S. Congress would be cool if the showerheads had any identifiable water pressure and they didn't ream you on checkout. If I'm paying more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new fave place - I'm talkin the bar/patio (didn't get to stay at the motel). It is an outdoor place so don't go there if the weather isn't right. And make sure to get there early because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel's style (unfussy minimalist decor with concrete floors and barn doors), friendly staff, and the luxuriously comfortable beds are its strongest attractions. The minuscule shaded grounds are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A review for either the bar or the hotel equals the same review- 5 stars.For the first month after moving to Austin, I mentioned to my wife that it did not seem all that different from Houston. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think, that if anyone said: choose one place that embodies Austin, I would choose the Hotel San Jose.The rooms are spartan, practical beautiful and zen. The courtyard is idyllic and serves a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 98 reviews prior to this one all tell a story that is pretty similar to my own stay at one of Austin's true gems. I just wanted to relay a few points that really made my visit stellar.I told the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of my favorite Austin hangouts. I've spent a night or two here as well and it's super zen spartan decor which I love, but just think single swinging light bulb and you get the idea....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you bring your proper hipster credentials, this place can be a great time. It's nice to sit and have a glass of vino, maybe some olives, and pretend you're in Cali. Great for the end of a long...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my most embarrassing moments in life occurred here, but I still gave it 4 stars. I went here on a date once and had a lovely time. We drank wine outside by the pool. However, it caused me to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great outdoor patio. They have created an awesome relaxing enclave that masks the hustle and bustle of south congress. Such a nice place to sit for an evening drink, especially on a warm night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place. Spent my wedding night there. Love to take out of town guests for a drink. It is uber-cool Austin, almost too cool. But not ... hey, it's Austin. Recommend it for a one-night...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Question: when did you start allowing babies to hang out at the bar? I went there a month ago and my friends and I counted 5 babies there. It was 11pm. I have pictures to prove it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite Austin boutique hotel.DECOR: Clean lines, modern, comfy. Love the patio and pool area too. Great bar area with dramatic, good design for meeting friends in the evening.SERVICE: Good.FOOD:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great... rooms for every budget, from the euro style shared bath to the super suites.Great "scene" spot with imaginative minimalist decor.Grab a shiner, relax by the pool or fire pit depending on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
review of courtyard drinky area on a Tuesday eve... Seriously, the vibe had a bit of the Elk's Lodge thing going on for me... lotsa smokin in this place, beer in cans, a rat next to the pool... I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at the Hotel San Jose back in June while in town for a wedding. I liked the vintage yet minimal decor and the fabulous courtyard and pool area. Although, I did feel it was a bit pricey for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lounge is great. The hotel is great. In that order... The lounge at the Hotel San Jose is mostly an outside patio, but weather permitting, it is a charming place to order a glass of wine and sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were asked to sum up what's so interesting about Austin into hotel form, it would be this place. It's hip, it's expensive, and it's probably worth it. The brief time I spent in one of the rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is , without a doubt, and has maintained so for over five years, my favorite place to while away the evening and share wine and have a great gab.delicious cheese & fruit plates, gorgeously...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whether on a vacation or staycation (better for my budget), visit the San Jose Hotel. It has the perfect little outdoor patio to enjoy a drink and snack with a date or a group of friends. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From LA, wife and I trying to decide on moving to Austin, we love it there. Been three times in the last 18 months and finally got to stay at the San Jose. We loved the rooms, the grounds were kept up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since Jens B. has thrown down the competition gauntlet between myself and the fabulous Tara M., I thought it only fitting that my next Yelp be one that I associate with Tara!You see, Tara and her...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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kcf78749's lack of insight and her date's poor manners, coupled with only a patio visit, are no reason to give anything (not to mention such a marvelous place) 3 stars. Obviously, someone can read her review...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bar at San Jose is cool and relaxed. The menu is like the hotel itself-minimalistic but full o'quality. Mostly wine and beer, but I've also tried the champassion and micheladas. For food, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose saved my birthday evening!My friend from San Antonio drove in to take me out to dinner for my birthday and I had made the mistake of choosing a not so good restaurant...when we left...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with sitting on the back patio with a champassion (champagne with passion fruit juice, garnished with raspberries). I also love the plate of bread, cheese and fruit you can order to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little patio in the courtyard area and they serve the best micheladas I've had in Austin so far (Red House is a close second). Step away from the business of Soco and enjoy a drink in this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most fantastic afternoon on the back patio pool lounge area today with some fellow yelpers. It was the perfect place for Michelle C.'s "Puppy Shower" since it is fenced in and the Puppers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I've never actually stayed at this hotel, so I can't comment on the hotel aspect of it, but it's a great place for a first date. My date and I had some wine out on the patio, by the pool, and it was lovely....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top location to catch drinks outside with friends during an comfortable evening in Austin. Vibe is hip and I usually like to put up visitors from out of town here.Only downside is that they could add...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and love it. It's upscale but not snobby and not rowdy. I'd say for an 27 crowd. There were a few things to nosh on - not a "bar menu". It's a small patio type place lit by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive only been here twice, and i like the chill vibes it has. very austin yuppy. it is a little bit more on the pricey side, but not horribly unreasonable. definately a good place for a date....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not cheap, but for the price of the drink, you get a really, really, nice atmosphere to go with it. The beers are averaged price and you can get by with a decently priced glass of wine too. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
San Jose, you're in my Austin dreams. I think of the crisp michelada's on your central patio and the warm Austin breeze wafting through your courtyard. I miss my friend Liz, owner/entrepreneur...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I've never stayed here but I like to sneak in and sit in the little cove like areas.... that is all.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For I visited you on sunny day in spring. I felt in love with you. There are still memories which I won't forget because it was an experience of what a unique town you live at. I will always remember...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's "HOMESTYLE" entertaining that you don't have to clean up after. What a lovely place. Bring your friends. Bring your dog. Grab an apple and a Chronicle and kick back and shut the hell up. Feel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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I met friends there after work and had a great time. It's a great space and vibe. People can keep coming and going and the staff is completely accommodating. We spent the greater part of the evening there and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice location. I am ashamed to admit this, but after living in Austin for years I only first went here this past weekend for some drinks with my date. I loved the atmosphere especially with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here in 2004 and I had a wonderful time. The architecture and design of this hotel is clean and sparse, but poetically so. When you come here, you instantly feel lighter, like the weight of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't make much of an annex on San Jose poolside bar, so for my purposes I'll just append it before a glossary is created to navigate all 66 reviews. Number 67 in-yo-face:I took my friend in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! As I've said before, Hotel San Jose and Jo's Cafe pretty much cemented our decision to move to Austin. I thought it exemplified what great things I had heard about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short and Sweet review of the LOUNGE of the San Jose ... because there are already like 5 million reviews of this place! 1. Location, Location, Location. I can't get over how the hotel is tucked away...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose is one of those places that make you forget where you are, perfect for a lazy sunday evening. Much props to Allison P for recommending this place. Start by getting a michelada with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here for a weekend when a friend was getting married. Great location, though be warned that the no-bath singles are right on South Congress across from the Continental club. The patio is well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose is SO hip they had to enclose the courtyard with a tall fence in order to shield the mere gapers walking by from the sheer, blinding hipness emanating from within it. Errrr...yeah. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to give the San Jose 5 stars. Why? It is a wonderfully packaged Boutique Hotel which has unique Austin Style. Lets Start with the smell, a divine essential oil blend at reception. Service, it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed there for just one night, and didn't partake of the beer/wine/cheese fest on the patio - I was over at Homeslice taking in the ambiance..The room was small, but just big enough. It seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I waited a couple of days before writing this after having my first experience at the San Jose lounge to see if my opinion would change, but, alas, I'm a stubborn girl and it hasn't. I still think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just based on looks alone, this place is a four. we walked through this quiet little villa-type hotel and it is super cute, very relaxing and right down the street from south congress.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of in love with the San Jose and all it's moderately pretentious glory. Granted, I didn't stay there, but I did enjoy the courtyard around the pool. Their New Year's Eve party was a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose Hotel is a little bit of New York, Austin style. It's cool, calm, collected, and laid back. Hanging out there makes you feel like a glam movie goddess in the pages of Architectural...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel San Jose rocks in many various ways. It's simple. It's cool. It's clean. But what impressed me the most was something that they did NOT do. This weekend we had to cancel our stay there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend the michelada at San Jose. I have tried many in Austin and been extremely disappointed because,well, no one seems to know what one is. They just throw a bloody mary mix into an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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When I saw the overall rating on this hotel, I got excited. Then, I read the reviews. They're pretty overwhelmingly weighted toward the staff being terribly rude. The high ratings mostly refer to the ambiance...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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This is a wonderful hotel. I love the outdoor area where you can sit and have a great cocktail and relax. Beautiful setting.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Something about sitting in their courtyard with a glass of wine from the bar is heavenly... I don't know if I'm partial because it's where my sweetie and I had our first date (a great first date...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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On this particular day, several large conventions were being held in the downtown Austin area so there were no rooms available, not even as far out as the airport. The gal who took my call, offered me a room...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rachel C. (who really needs to change her name to Rachel K. now or perhaps Rachel C-K or Rachel CK1 if she wants to smell good) and I stay here every time we come to Austin because it is so distinctly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh oooh ooh! Hook me up with one of those champagne drink thingies with the raspberries floating in it! My Hotel San Jose experiences are limited to drinking at the outdoor bar and seeing live...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe 5-stars if I stayed in one of the newer rooms, but still a nice boutique hotel. The garden area is nice and definitely quieter than the center building behind the pool but my room was older and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Staying here, I saw no reason to go anywhere else in Austin. All I needed was an iced coffee from the parking lot, repeated dollar refills throughout the afternoon as I lazed by the poolside, waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any time you put the word HOTEL before your name, you know you're in for a very fancy time. The name of this place is officially Hotel San Jose. AND to put how the simple word HOTEL does make a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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While in Austin I stayed several nights at Hotel San Jose. I loved it...the cool, clean, comfortable rooms were just what I was looking for. It's a very unique...amazingly decorated and pristine landscaping....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finding a great Boutique hotel is the hardest thing these days.I stayed at San Jose about eight years ago. My fiance thinks they "set the bar."WE recently got back from a trip up the California coast....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved this place and now after watching the "Last Days of the San Jose" on PBS or KLRU or whatever, I really REALLY love it! I am so impressed by the vision of the owner to remodel this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is Austin at its best! I love everything about it. I always tell people to stay there, even if it means a drive from where ever they are. It's worth it by far :o)
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go here, I drink good wine, have fun with my friends and leave feeling much cooler, happier and hipper than when I arrived. And when it all boils down to it, isn't that what it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
more please...love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quirk meets tao. And then they shake hands. Cordially. [End Scene]If I had to sum up the San Jose, that would be the script, however brief. A fusion of Asian zen and Swedish minimalism, it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though we live in Austin, my wife and I stay here once a year. We even rented the courtyard suite for our wedding nite.Our friends came over and jumped in the pool with their clothes on. No one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bar here is a great place that's classy and modern but not too out there for you to take your parents when they visit. My dad loved sitting out here surrounded by the lush vegetation, wondering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As many others have mentioned - hotel has a cool bar, good outdoor scene, and minimalist decor. Stay here for the social scene, SoCo location, and as alternative to more conventional / big box...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to the actual Hotel part, just the bar. i've heard the hotel is very nice, but make sure you get a room with your own bathroom!The bar area is beautiful, almost serene. It's great for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We started our obsession with San Jose a little over a two years ago. It was our favorite special get-away-from-the-city spot. It has recently been so well advertised and busy that getting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get a room! yes, even if you live in Austin I suggest you get a room and do naughty things...big mirrors inspire such behavior.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cool hote, bar, poolside area. A great place to stay or chill with friends in the coartyard area.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My twin brother is an architect and he introduced my parents to the Lake/Flato architecture firm and aesthetic a couple of years ago when he was working on their house plans. When it turned out that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Never stayed there, but friends love it. Stop by for a drink on the patio
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finding a great Boutique hotel is the hardest thing these days.I stayed at San Jose within the first year they were open and have visited many friends there since. So in my world, they set the bar.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for Austin. The culture shock is bad enough for this California girl going to Texas for a work meeting (which way is the ocean? Do they only issue driver's licenses for trucks? Did the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They say anyone who is anyone stays at the San Jose Hotel during SXSW. They say that the San Jose Hotel is a converted Motor Lodge. They say those that drink from the mythical pond of gold fish at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know that I can add much more than the others already have. I love this place. The atmosphere of the bar, the tiny pool, the amazing landscaping, the minimalism of the decor...it's the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this minimalist-meets-western style of this place. Plus, you get a pair of Havaianas in your room.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose Hotel is the definition of swank!I stayed in a room just off the pool on the ground floor for a little in town weekend get away last year. It was fantastic. The beds are comfy, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a warm Texas evening, nothing beats good friends sitting outside with a wonderful cheese tray sharing a moderately priced bottle of wine in the middle of the chill and modern courtyard of the San...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever get the chance, you may want to avoid the independent film that was made about this place: it's very sweet, and Austin nostalgics may well love it for its portrayal of a simpler time in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can be said about this wonderful hotel?I drove a car back to Los Angeles and stopped in Austin for the first time, and ended up getting a room at this hotel...su-weet.Johnny Cash had just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best michilada in town.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose typifies where Austin has been, and where it's going. It is the best of what the new Austin has to offer. The space, originally a motor court in the 30's, is now the ultimate in soulful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LIVE in Austin and still checked into the San Jose!!!Ok, well my living situation was very weird at that time and I needed to get away from life's craziness...so I decided to pamper myself. Staying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's difficult not to have a drink here and feel ultra-sophisticated. Only in Austin would they turn a seedy, old motel into one of the swankiest courtyard bars. This might just be the kind of place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who wouldn't give this place a great review?This place is like a dream. Awesome pool Great location. Really hip rooms. After I sell a million downloads, I'm just going to perma-rent a place here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend gets a discount on drinks here because he works at Jo's cafe, which is owned by the hotel. Sooooo, I had the pleasure of drinking here for free - sorta. Discuenta.I'm really happy we went...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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What a racket! This place has hip rooms and cool design--and charges every dollar they can for it--but the staff, simply put, s*cks. Basic requests (directions, an iron, recommendations) were met with eye...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had the privilege of staying at this supposedly pricey South Congress hotel, but the outdoor bar/lounge area is niiiiicccceee. Seriously. Candlelit tables and subtle lighting. Attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chic and zen (period)Along with a boutique hotel lover and his bold posse, we trespassed San Jose Hotel through their outdoor patio-pool link to get a quick impromptu tour along SoCo.At that stunning...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
incredibly hip, terrifically friendly staff, and all around great place. i will stay here every time i visit austin from now on. great rooms, super staff (bartenders, front desk, everyone), great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I second and third what others have said. It's so beyond hip that we might have to use the names of other body parts to describe how impossibly hip it is. Here's something not mentioned yet. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the SJ. We stay here every year and it never fails to deliver. Very cool and unconventional for those of us that hate chain hotels. I do have to say though, each year it gets more press,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Brides beware: My husband and I chose the San Jose Hotel for our wedding night. We booked a courtyard suite for two nights (a $600 value). Including out of town guests for our wedding, we occupied 7 rooms...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and her husband recommended this hotel to me last time I was in town. They stay there sometimes, even though their house is literally like 4 blocks away. Hmm, kinda silly, right, but now I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down my favorite hotel. modern design sensibility and just really comfortable, cool and relaxed. it is a getaway in the heat of austin.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is basically amazing.really nice rooms. great design. and in a great location in south austin. i recommend breakfast in bed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ian Schrager watch out! The pool-based bar San Jose is the Delano meets the Standard on a smaller Texas scale you get pretentious trendy hipsters at $2.50 a beer. the pool is small but the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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I am an Austinite who has been intrigued by the San Jose for some time now. Love the outside decor but we stayed on a drizzly evening. This resulted in a less than enjoyable experience with the wet gravel from...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually stay here, cuz I didn't know about it, but I walked around in it and took pictures. Super stylie and hip and cool. The rooms look really comfortable and stylish. The pool is small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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The San Jose is a real gem on South Congress. It has been picked up, dusted off, and truly shines. It is great for an overnight stay, or just for drinks. PROS: GREAT VIBE. CONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything you could want in a hotel: hip, charming, low key, and lovely.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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The Hotel San Jose is not cheap but it's worth it if you're on a luxury vacation or spending a night away from the house. The building is truly unique looking with a great courtyard layout and the lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Great place to stay if you don't like the corporate places that are so common these days. This place has cool decor and architecture. Lots of celebs stay here. Easy to walk to local attractions.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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...that she's in the HOSPITALITY business. Popped in to ask about blocking a few rooms for my wedding and the owner was shockingly rude. Apparently she's under the impression that whatever trendy cache they...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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Good, interesting, hip visual design, but noisy and expensive. The bathroom doors are sliding garage door types that are very noisy in the middle of the night and not very private. You can hear EVERYTHING!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2004
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This hotel has so much character & I love its artistic "community" feel. Very zen. The bedding is the most comfortable I've ever slept in...loved it so much I purchased the very same bedding/bath supplies...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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San Jose: one of the absolute worst experiences ever. Fairly expensive (we paid $185/night) so it's reasonable to expect upgraded amenities. There are very few (decent location; video/CD library). The Hotel...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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Front desk very helpful in making restaurant recommendations, etc. Decor is interesting but a bit sparse, even for a fan of minimalism. Nice soap and high-end bath fixtures. Guest chair and phone were dirty,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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I stayed in 2001. Room had appealing minimalist design, excellent use of space, comfortable bed, fresh flowers. Instead of a closet, there was an unenclosed rack, and instead of a chest, there was a super-long...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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This was my first time at the hotel. Arrived early, but my room wasn't ready, Nicki quickly offered to check my luggage, offered advice on near-by restaurants and related information. The staff went out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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We usually stay next door at the Austin Motel, a much more accurate reflection of the "true Austin." However, if the Austin Motel is full and you've got some extra cash, try the Hotel San Jose. It does try too...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2002
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel San Jose in Austin, Texas. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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This quaint stand of 1936 bungalows, smack dab in the middle of the action on South Congress, was heroically rescued from decay by lawyer-turned-visionary innkeeper Liz Lambert. With design help from the...
nytimes.com - user review
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The Hotel San Jose is a great boutique hotel - it's hip, but comfortable. I liked the mimimalist design. If you're looking for plush accommodations or a good place for the kids, this isn...
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(See my trip review on the Austin forum)We were staying at the Hotel San Jose on South Congress and they...
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I recently stayed at the San Jose for two nights. As a native Texan and frequent Austin visitor, I was...
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Who says motels are for budget-minded families traveling in minivans or covert, low-budget trysts? Not in Austin, where the coolest digs in town are the radically restyled San Jose. Super convenient...
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This quaint stand of 1936 bungalows, smack dab in the middle of the action on South Congress, was heroically rescued from decay by lawyer-turned-visionary innkeeper Liz Lambert. With design help from the...
fodors.com - user review
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Did not like the fact that animals could swim in pool - dirty! Also, did not like the cement floors....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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I love this place. I could live here no problem. The only thing i don't like is. It is a little on...
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I wish every city had a hotel like this...quaint, personable, fashionable, comfortable, clean and affordable....
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After all the hype, we decided to stay at the San Jose for a weekend getaway. For the price (we paid...
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The Hotel San Jose is the best way to experience Austin! The serene garden space, inviting wine bar, and great staff make you feel right at home, while you are steps away from authentic Austin...
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OK, it gets 5 out of 5, but I'm not saying it's the Ritz Carlton. With that said, what a pleasant, laid...
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