Hotel bars offer an oasis for travelers looking for a break after a long day in transit, but several Silicon Valley hotels are also popular for locals looking for a break from their local watering holes or neutral ground for meetings.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best hotel bars and lounges in the South Bay.
This cocktail lounge in the middle of downtown San Jose is attached to the Marriott. The black leather seats, marine hued lights and huge windows give the place its name and set its slick and sophisticated vibe.
The Lobby Lounge is large, inviting and classy. If the Fairmont is the flagship hotel in downtown San Jose, the Lobby Lounge is the flagship bar. With nightly live music and elegant décor, the Lobby Lounge provides sophistication and relaxation for the most weary traveler. Adjacent to the Lobby Lounge, the Pagoda Lounge hosts late-night parties with local and touring DJs on weekend nights, with bottle service available.
Bars with a view are hard to come by in San Jose, which is what makes Vbar so unique. With excellent balcony views of Santana Row, Vbar offers a sleek, modern décor and comprehensive drinks list.
Evolution offers various deals on appetizers and drinks, especially during 49ers games. The Regency is attached to the Santa Clara Convention Center, so the people watching is always rewarding in this hotel bar.
As part of the historic Hayes Mansion Hotel, the Palm Plaza Lounge shares it’s intimate, classy vibe. With both an interior bar and an outdoor patio area, the Palm Plaza Lounge offers a long wine list, draft beer, cocktails and various small plate bites.
Housed in the Hotel De Anza, a downtown Art Deco gem, the Hedley Lounge hosts some of the best live jazz in the South Bay. With a rotating lineup of jazz professionals and a regular open jazz night for amateurs, the Hedley is the go-to spot for cocktails and Coltrane. It also retains its original Art Deco stylings, so the jazz fits right in with the architecture.
