Hotel San José, Austin
Expert reviews
“Location, location, location, and style, style, style—that’s what the Hotel San José has going for it. It sits in a prime part of SoCo, just up the street from popular shops like Lucy in Disguise, Stag, and Uncommon Objects. It’s also just a stone’s throw from Guero’s, a hopping taco and margarita spot.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Austin.
“This uber-hip, bungalow-style boutique hotel, in the midst of the South Congress Avenue action, features a modern, minimalist style, adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation. Rooms cater to the young and beautiful, with concrete floors.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Austin.
“This 1930s-vintage motel has been revamped by celebrated local hotelier Liz Lambert to create a chic SoCo retreat. Stucco bungalows hold minimalist, uncluttered rooms, and there’s a lovely (if tiny) bamboo-fringed pool.”
What guests liked
- Perfect location
- Helpful staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Coffee shop
- Free parking
All you need to know
This building was established back in 1936 and later on converted to a 40-room hotel. You can also find fantastic garden courtyards all around the hotel. It is located on South Congress Avenue. It is not only the best place to plan your stay, but it is all an excellent place for a get-together, parties, and other activities.
Here are some of the rooms and services of Hotel San José, Austin. There are different room styles to suit the needs of every individual.
Grand standard
These are big and premium rooms located at the center of the hotel. The room has all the necessary amenities along with a queen bed, a seating area, and a spacious bathroom. The area of these room styles is around 240 sq. Ft.
Standard Rooms
These rooms are a little smaller than the grand standard rooms. They have all the necessary amenities in the room and have an area size of 220 sq. Ft.
Hotel Amenities
— You get a swimming pool to spend your leisure time.
— You get gardens and lounge along with Wi-Fi and a complimentary phone.
— Your room service will arrive at your doorstep between 7 am to 11 am every day.
— You can rent a bike to tour the city.
— You will get safe in your room to store your valuables.
Additional offers
If you book a room with Hotel San José, Austin for more than three nights, then you are eligible for a discount of 20% on your total payment.
These are some of the services of Hotel San José, Austin that pleases their customers during their stay in the hotel.
Hotel deals & lowest price guarantee
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Location
Recent guest reviews
27 May 2022
sweet and calming
great location
seems to need some updating-outdoor furniture, more plugs in room, painting
22 April 2022
An stylish oasis in a bustling, great location.
The hotel has a very good balance of style and comfort, at a relatively low cost. For those who prefer something hip and casual but very clean, calm and with its own personality.
Ask for a room away from the road. This can be a little noisy and you will have to keep your blinds drawn or the passersby will be able to see inside.
21 April 2022
Excellent
Peaceful and beautiful
The pool was cold
8 April 2022
perfect location. fun spot.
the location is exceptional and perfect for me when visiting family. the bar are is super fun and very popular.
the closet was a joke. it was only half length so you cannot hang long items and there was only one small drawer, part of which was taken up by the hairdryer. what was an attempt to be hip was basically a useless waste of space. there is no where to unpack your clothes or toiletries. fortunately I had two beds so used the other as my closet.
28 February 2022
Exceptional
The location.
The blinds that have been cleaner in the room.
14 February 2022
Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend as a great place to stay if you want to enjoy Austin.
Location was excellent. Parking was excellent. Had a nice time sitting by the pool.
Limited maid service - had to ask for clean towels and toilet paper. The bathtub did not have a mat - slippery older designed tub - may want to consider a mat or something to prevent potential falls for the future.
7 February 2022
favorite hotel in Austin!
everything
n/a
10 December 2021
Always go to spot in Austin-perfect.
unique, great location and service
nothing
3 September 2024
It was great! I would splurge for a nicer room with hopes that there would be blackout curtains
I loved the aesthetic and style of the facilities as well as the rooms.
Our room did not have curtains so the sunlight woke us up in the morning even with the blinds closed. There was also an interesting musky smell in our room. However, our room was built in the 1930s so that was somewhat expected.
28 September 2023
Room was unsatisfying
Location
Our room and bed
12 August 2023
Great location bad room
Location
Our room - a concrete block. Much better rooms were there but not allocated to us.
8 August 2023
Convenience is the San Jose’s only bragging rights.
The location couldnt have been better. Walking distance to so many shops and restaurants. I liked the door separating the sleeping area from the bathroom. There were numerous outlets for charging devices. Despite the convenience and our Austin son’s strong encouragement that we stay at the San Jose, next time we’ll stay elsewhere with amenities commonly found in other hotels.
For the price we paid, I expected a microwave and coffee maker. The room was very small and the bathroom didnt have a counter surrounding the lavatory to put things—-cosmetics, etc., and that was inconvenient. We could’ve parked on the street for no charge but didnt know that and paid $30/day to park in your lot which elevated the already pricey accommodations.
21 May 2023
Super cool place and I love the brand but the noise and the bright light for sleeping was terrible
looks gorgeous
bright light in my room and tons of noise from the street
15 April 2023
Pleasant
location, vibe and staff
they need darker blinds and double glass windows. much too bright and loud.
2 April 2023
Pleasant
Good spot locally - only issue I had was that there was no ability to make a coffee or a tea in the room and no were provided on the premises. Would of been nice to have a coffee tray available until 10:00 - 11:00 I traveled for business and in between calls if I wanted a coffee I would have to go line up next door (a 15-20 min effort)
10 December 2022
was curious to see how a redone Vintage Motor Court would feel, but was not wowed by the overall ambience and did not fe
ample parking, good location
overpriced for the design/comfort noisy would expect some amenities at this price common areas in concrete and gravel are cool/quaint, but not worth this price!
6 September 2022
Pleasant
Location, ambiance
The AC in the room was VERY noisy! We had to turn it off overnight to be able to sleep (not nice in the heat of Texas summer)
23 March 2022
Always love to stay here, but would like to be informed about p
Always great quality and comfort. Perfect location, staff is super friendly and efficient.
Due to Music festival in town, that I was unaware of, and we were not able to utilize the patio and pool due to crowding.
10 January 2022
not the quality we’d expect at that price
Location perfect. Cool design but all style over substance at that price $$$$
walk to the bungalows is just a dirt track. tried wheeling our case but it clogged up with dirt. floors are concrete so dirt just dragged in there. concrete floor looks cool but very cold & nothing provided in the room for feet when walking around. no coffee making facility in room. u can walk through the dirt to reception in the morning to get coffee but it was freezing outside. this would all be good at $150 per night but at $350 we expected quality along with hippy chic!
20 November 2024
Very good
25 October 2024
Exceptional
9 October 2024
Exceptional
1 October 2024
Very good
7 September 2024
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Cleaning services
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Activities
- - Live music/performance
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
3 June 2022
Mostly terrific.
Location, room and staff.
No available printer, lack of power outlets.