Hotel San José

Chris the bartender made me and my girlfriends experience amazing! Super knowledgeable, makes incredible drinks, stellar taste in music, and had great recommendations for activities and fun around the area. A complete 10/10 experience, and we can’t wait to come back. Thanks again Chris!

I stayed at the hotel for over a week in a pretty average room. I did not expect my bill to be over $5,500 I wasn’t aware that some night my room would be around 300$ and others over 600$ And then each day on top of my room rate there was TX Rec Fee State Occ Tax 6% TX Rec Fee City Occ Tax 11% Self Parking 30.00 Sales Tax State Occupancy Tax 6% City Occupancy Tax 11% 2.20 Paint in my bathroom was peeling off and grout was spotted with black. They have pretty much the worst infestation of birds and mosquitos I’ve ever experienced so if you enjoy sleeping past sunrise Goodluck. At one point my bathroom mirror fell off the wall and they glued it back on which left for a chemical odor but they gave me a fan and a noise machine. The staff is kind but if I knew the price would’ve been 5.5k $ I would’ve stayed at the commodore Perry. Truly shocking price tag for a truly below average experience. They don’t even offer room service. The service was kind and the aesthetic was nice but.. not for the price tag. And this is all coming from a local. The music from across the street till 2 am wouldn’t bother me if I didn’t have to be woken up by a million birds at 6 and being covered by mosquito bites. 5.5k later I could’ve gone on a nice vacation but now I guess I can get a shirt that says “I spent $5.5k at hotel San Jose and all I got was mosquito bites” On multiple occasions I voiced the birds (I was told interior designers are against anything that may deter birds and there used to be someone that would get rid of the nests but he retired, mosquitos (they don’t do citronella candles), a weird water sound from walls, explained to me as probably air conditioning units from other rooms. I’m just.. at a loss for words.

What a great visit! The hotel is incredible and the location can't be beat. Quiet and serene while also lively and fun. Claire our bartender may have been the cherry on top, perfect service and so funny! Thanks for making our staycation amazing after such a hard year. Will return!

I stayed at Hotel San José for a short trip in Austin, and overall it was a decent experience. The place has a simple, laid-back feel. The rooms are pretty minimal—nothing fancy—but they were clean and comfortable enough for a couple of nights. I liked that it felt quiet even though it’s right on South Congress, which is usually busy. The courtyard area is probably the best part. It’s small but nice to sit in, especially in the morning with coffee. Staff were polite and check-in was straightforward, though not particularly warm or personal. One thing to note is that you’re paying more for the location and vibe than for room features. If you expect a full-service hotel, this might feel a bit basic. But if you’re okay with something simple and well-located, it works fine. I wouldn’t call it a standout stay, but it did the job without any real issues.

Always an incredible stay at Hotel San José. The location is hard to beat — right in the heart of a vibrant, highly walkable neighborhood with great shops, restaurants, and plenty to explore just steps away. The property has a unique charm that keeps me coming back. Special shoutout to Natalia E. for her outstanding, personalized service — she made the experience feel warm and effortless from start to finish. Looking forward to my next visit.