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“Stay and Play in San Jose” + Win a 2 night stay at any Country Inns and Suites in USA and Canada

Calling San Jose a travel destination probably wasn’t too common twenty-five years back, and back then you wouldn’t hear of people vacationing in San Jose nearly as often as you do today.  Well as they say “times are a changin”, and the transformation in San Jose and the surrounding areas has made the city an absolutely exciting place to stay.  San Jose has always been on the map for my family as we love its great architecture and charm, and  the fact that it’s one of the premier places to stay while visiting San Francisco.  Since it’s also close to Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay and other Northern California tourist destinations it always made sense for us to stay in San Jose.  On our last trip up however we really embraced the growth that the city has gone through, and the many amazing things to do, eat and see that are sprouting up all around.

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Here’s a short Travel Guide on San Jose, including our favorites:   Where to Stay, , Where to Eat and What to See:

 

Country Inns and Suites San Jose

Where to Stay in San Jose: Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM

This hotel has it all: a pool, nice fitness center, free Internet, a 24-hour business center and a tasty complimentary, hot breakfast!  It was conveniently located 4 minutes from the airport and a block from the Light Rail so we could easily hop up to San Francisco.  The service there is great and they have shuttles to make your stay easy, whether you’re in San Jose on business for a big tech meeting or pleasure to see the sights or root on (or in our case against) the San Jose Sharks.  The rooms have a nice color palette that are refreshing and make the room pop.  I liked how our room was broken out into different areas with a good sized workspace and even a couch to lounge on.  What’s unique?  They have a read it and return library!  

 

Where to Eat in San Jose: Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

This was no easy choice for us… the diversity of people in San Jose and highest standards of restaurants in the area brings about more great restaurants than we could cover in a month.  If we had to pick one restaurant though it would have to be Gochi.  The most popular item on the menu may be their pork clay pot, it’s even better than those I tried in Asia.  Traditional items like tempura are showcased and presented beautifully, and unique items like Hokkai Fusion Pizza or Gyutan Kakuni (Braised Beef Tongue) will give your taste buds a wonderful adventure.    What’s unique?  Find me an item on the menu that isn’t unique!  It’s Japanese gastronomy at its finest.

What to do in San Jose: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

This place has been give the award of America’s best rose garden and will not disappoint!  There are the most beautiful roses I’ve ever seen packed into this beautiful space (make sure to have your camera charged)!  I love how this is one of those destinations that you can almost stumble upon and visit on the same day as another big attraction (like a trip out to one of the many national parks in the area, the coast or up to the Stanford University campus).  We went in without expectations but our entire family (of 3 generations) had an amazing time that day walking the grounds and taking in the sights and smells.  It’s a hidden gem that to me exemplifies the pride that San Jose residents take in their city.  What’s unique?  The collection of roses is unmatched, you’ll surely see colors and shapes that you’ve never seen anywhere else.  The surrounding area also has a lot of character, we enjoyed walking around and looking at the nearby homes.

You’d probably have to be off the grid to not know about Silicon Valley, and the thousands of tech companies that are based in the San Jose area.  From Apple to Google, Facebook to Yahoo, just about every big tech company you can imagine is based in or near the San Jose area.  This has obviously brought phenomenal growth to the area.  I’m happy to see that San Jose and the surrounding cities put so much thought into expanding those cities tastefully.  From restaurants to parks there is so much character in the area, and natural beauty of rolling hills all around and gorgeous ocean views a quick drive away make it very special.  Come discover for yourself why San Jose is now a destination city for all types of travelers.

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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza® and Park Inn® by Radisson. For reservations and more information visit, www.countryinns.com

 

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  1. Tammy Shelton

    Jul 23, 2016 at 9:16 am

    My favorite is the FREE hot breakfast and the Free internet. Can’t beat FREE!

  3. Daddy lovin Deals

    Jul 23, 2016 at 9:26 am

    My favorite would have to be the free internet! It seems like a lot of hotels are charging $15 for that these days and I can’t live without it, glad it’s free at this hotel!!

  15. David

    Jul 24, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I like the free breakfast, especially the warm foods, not just donuts or bagels like other places.

  27. melissa goodspeed

    Jul 24, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool, would be my favorite amenity, complimentary breakfast is definitely a close second tho.

  29. Catherine Shaw

    Jul 25, 2016 at 4:39 am

    The amenity I prefer and find indispensable is the Free High-Speed Internet Access. Thanks!

  31. Eric Ross

    Jul 25, 2016 at 4:53 am

    Free breakfast is soooo good. When I’m picking a place to stay that’s literally all I care about.

  38. Kathleen Southern

    Jul 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I love the unique rooms The Country Inn and Suites provide in all the hotel’s

  39. Bill B.

    Jul 25, 2016 at 9:17 am

    May sound silly, but I vote for the pool. My son always looks for a nice pool when we travel.

  43. Jessica miller

    Jul 25, 2016 at 10:04 am

    My favorite amenity from that hotel is the Free Shuttle to the Airport! that is nice!

  45. Crystal Warren

    Jul 25, 2016 at 10:48 am

    I love not having to get out of my (respectable) pj’s and look for a place to eat breakfast..just walk down and grab a bite in the hotel! Free Breakfast is my pick

  70. Angela Heaven

    Jul 25, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    I love a few things but these are my favorite…..sorry couldn’t limit it to 1!

    King Suite or Two-queen Suite
    The living area features a pull-out sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchenette and a 42-inch television.

    Free high-speed Internet access

    Free weekday USA TODAY® newspaper

    Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast (complimentary)

  71. Michelle Balvin

    Jul 25, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    My favorite amenities are the Free high-speed Internet access and the complimentary Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast…YUM

  76. Sandie Aliprantis

    Jul 26, 2016 at 7:09 am

    I like the “Be our Guest” complimentary breakfast. I love lingering over breakfast.

  85. Karen Jaras

    Jul 26, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    I love the outdoor pool and hot tub. You do not find that much here in the Midwest!

  88. Kathy Hanley

    Jul 26, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    The best amenity is a free shuttle from the airport. The hotel is two blocks away from the city’s light rail system. You can fly in for the weekend, get picked up from the airport and be close to transportation so you don’t have to rent a car or worry about driving.

  97. beewbedard

    Jul 27, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    We totally love the location – so convenient to the light rail system (us Canadians LOVE our hockey) lol
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  104. K. Finn

    Jul 27, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    I like their outdoor pool and the palm tree by it. (The landscaping looks simple but pretty).

  105. Shanna Uptergrove

    Jul 27, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    When I travel with the kids- I always make sure we get a place with free breakfast. That has to be the best amenity ever because there’s 5 of us! Usually 6, with my mom too 🙂 And we also love a nice pool as well. Tweeted and following on both FB and Twitter!

  106. Alison Michaud

    Jul 27, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    The must have feature for my family (after the spacious suite room) would be the high speed internet.

  107. Daria

    Jul 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    The free breakfast, its my favorite part. I feel like I’m getting ripped off otherwise 😛

  114. Ally

    Jul 28, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    The hot breakfast would be awesome, but so would the airport shuttle–one less stressor on travel days!

  125. Jaclyn Reynolds

    Jul 29, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    The outdoor pool and high speed internet! Can’t live travel without either! 😀

  129. Gina Rock

    Jul 30, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I like the Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool! We would love to do some swimming and stay cool!

  136. Michelle Palin

    Jul 30, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    I love that they have Suites with 2 queens that have kitchenettes! Hotels with kitchenettes are my favorite since we have food restrictions and need to bring along our own food.

  138. Jeffrey

    Jul 31, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    One of my favorite amenities is the free high speed internet. This day in age its a necessity for so many reasons.

  141. KT

    Jul 31, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    My favorite Country Inns & Suites amenities have always been the free breakfast and internet, so specifically for the San Jose location, the free airport shuttle seems to be my fave one there.

  147. my villa

    Aug 1, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    i think the Fitness Center is great! I also like the free Shuttle to SJC Airport

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