Hotel Rose Garden, San Jose
About the Hotel
Hotel Rose Garden is a recently converted independent hotel located just a mile from Mineta San Jose International Airport. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, it is an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features a beautiful outdoor garden with hundreds of rose bushes, offering a tranquil escape in a bustling urban setting.
Location
The hotel is conveniently located near major interstates and is less than two miles from downtown San Jose and local attractions such as the San Jose Convention Center and SAP Center. Parking is free and ample, while public transportation options are available, including Amtrak just 1.5 miles away.
Rooms
The hotel boasts 55 exterior corridor rooms, including options with king-size beds and spacious family-friendly rooms with two queen beds. Each room is air-conditioned and non-smoking, equipped with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and complimentary toiletries. Accessible rooms are available, designed to meet ADA compliance for guests with mobility needs.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast featuring items like fresh waffles, oatmeal, and fruit. For lunch or dinner, the on-site Mango's Mexican Restaurant offers a range of traditional dishes from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. A vending machine and ice machine are also available for convenience.
Leisure & Business
Hotel Rose Garden features a beautiful rose garden courtyard for relaxation and an outdoor pool for leisure activities. A 24-hour front desk provides assistance to guests, ensuring a comfortable stay. The hotel also offers free high-speed wireless internet, catering to business travelers.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I found the hotel to have both positives and negatives. The rooms were very small but clean and spacious, though the strong unpleasant smell from cleaning products was off-putting. The lighting was odd with only overhead lights controlled by a single switch, which was too bright. The service was mixed, with a casual 'no worries' attitude and Spanish communication but a lack of concern about security. The location was beautiful with a pool and nice garden, although it needed some maintenance. The dining was basic with limited protein options, mostly carbohydrates, and simple breakfast choices. Overall, the hotel had its good points but also areas that could be improved.
Upon arrival at 3:30 in the afternoon, we found our room was not ready due to a late check-out from the previous occupants. The rooms had a retro feel from the 70s or 80s, but they were spacious. The check-in experience was marred by dirty and unsafe conditions.
The hotel had both positive and negative aspects. The rooms, despite being a nice size, were full of flies and hadn't been updated in at least 20 years. On the positive side, the location was great for exploring downtown nightlife and the staff were friendly and accommodating, offering early check-in and late check-out. However, the dining experience was lacking with minimal options available, and the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the place fell short of expectations.
