San Jose is home to several historic hotels, offering visitors unique alternatives away from standard cookie-cutter rooms at hotel chains.

Most of San Jose’s historic hotels were saved from destruction in the 70s by the San Jose redevelopment agency and feature architectural nods to the turn of the 20th century, the art deco movement and other important cornerstones in American architecture.

However, beyond interesting decor and detail of the hotels below feature modern convenience and accommodation.