Getting Around San Jose

The McEnery Convention Center ( 150 W. San Carlos Street, San José, CA 95113 ) At the heart of the downtown (Between Almaden Boulevard and Market Street ) “convention community” is the San José McEnery Convention Center. The center is connected by skywalk to the San José Marriott Hotel and the Hilton Hotel San José. The Center offers an onsite newsstand, Starbucks Coffee outlet, onsite visitor information, business center, and onsite parking.

Hilton San José & Towers (300 Almaden Boulevard, San José, CA 95110.  Tel:  408-287-2100; Fax: 408-947-4489) Connected to the McEnery Convention Center via an enclosed concourse, the Hilton San José offers feather beds, high-speed Internet access, a choice of complimentary newspaper, iron and pressing board, coffee maker/coffee, hair dryer, and refrigerator.  The City Bar & Grill in the Hilton is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is known for its sophisticated blend of 1940s music and its variety of time-honored recipes and original creations.

San José Marriott (301 South Market Street, San José, CA 95113. Tel: 408-280-1300; Fax: 408-280-0212) The San José Marriott is directly connected to the San José McEnery Convention Center and offers 506 guest rooms. All guest rooms and meeting space offer high-speed Internet access, two-line telephones, bathrobes, voicemail, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, coffee makers, complimentary daily newspaper, and laptop safes. The Arcadia restaurant, recently opened by Chef Michael Mina offers guests an extensive menu with items such as Dry Aged Slow Roasted Prime Rib or Lobster Pot Pie. The Marriott also features the Corner Market Kitchen deli, which is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Fairmont Hotel (170 South Market Street, San José, CA 95113. Tel: 800-314-0928, 408-998-1900; 408-287-1648) The Fairmont Hotel is located next to the light rail line and the McEnery Convention Center. Guest rooms feature king, queen, or two-bedded accommodations. Amenities for each room include goose-down pillows, individual temperature controls, high-speed Internet access, voicemail, twice-daily maid service, terrycloth bathrobes and mini-bar. The Pagoda Restaurant features the varied cuisines of China’s provinces. The casual American-style Fountain Restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. The Grill on the Alley reflects the spirit and atmosphere of New York’s legendary grills. The Lobby Lounge Bar offers afternoon tea in a cozy, club-like atmosphere-&emdash;and is perfect in the evening for dancing and live entertainment.

Doubletree Hotel (2050 Gateway Place, San José, CA 95110. Tel: 408-453-4000; Fax: 408-222-TREE) Doubletree Hotel San José is especially accommodating with 505 spacious guest rooms, ten executive suites, five dining options, twenty-four hour in-Room dining, a state-of-the-art business center, wi-fi high-speed Internet access, generous parking and an impressive list of services and hotel amenities. The Doubletree provides a heated swimming pool, fitness center, and hot tub.

Crowne Plaza ( 282 Almaden Blvd., San José, CA 95113. Tel: 408-998-0400; Fax: 408-289-9081) Crowne Plaza guest rooms are equipped with either a king-sized or two double beds. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, iron with ironing board, and coffee makers. The hotel offers a touch of elegance in Miro’s Mediterranean Café and Bar featuring Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast buffets, a selection of pastas and other entrees for lunch, and nightly dinner specials. The Espresso Bar features cappuccino, flavored coffees, and freshly baked pastries and breads.