The Fairmont San Jose

170 South Market Street

San Jose, CA 95113

Property Description - The Fairmont San Jose

In October 1987, The Fairmont Hotel in San Jose opened its doors as the first luxury hotel in the Silicon Valley. Thirteen years later, The Fairmont Hotel remains the centrepiece of San Jose's redevelopment and the jewel of the city's thriving downtown. Over the past decade, San Jose -- the "capital" of the Silicon Valley -- has exploded onto the world's economic stage as the third largest city in California. The city is also home to the brightest minds in the computer, semiconductor, and biotechnology industries. The Fairmont San Jose plays an integral role in the community, hosting presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, CEOs, and noted scholars. In addition, The Fairmont San Jose has partnered with San Jose's finest charitable and social organizations to host such events as the Santa Clara Golden Circle, the Junior League gala, as well as fund-raisers for organizations such as The Tech Museum of Innovation and Bellarmine Preparatory Academy.More than 30 wineries in the valley attest to the year-round Mediterranean climate. A short drive from The Fairmont San Jose reaches the Monterey Peninsula's legendary golf courses, beaches and sightseeing venues. Attractions within walking distance of the hotel include the San Jose Convention Centre, Museum of Art, The Tech Museum of Innovation, live theatre, symphony, opera, and ballet.

Directions - The Fairmont San Jose

Starting From:Airport and Local Area: Contact hotel to discuss airport transportation options and driving directions in the area.

General Property Information - The Fairmont San Jose

Hotel Rating(s): Four Stars - 2001 Mobil Travel Guide

Check In: 3:00pm

Check Out: 1:00pm

Currency:American Dollars

Floors: 20

Rooms: 541

Year Opened: 1987

Year Renovated: All guest rooms were renovated in 1998. Due for completion in 2002, a $67 million renovation project that will see the addition of a 13-story tower with 264 guest rooms and 20,000 sq ft of meeting space.

Time Zone: Pacific

Airport Details

*San Jose Intl Airport - 3.9mi from Hotel *San Francisco Intl Airport - 36.24mi *Oakland Intl Airport - 36mi

Areas Served

*San Francisco to the North - about 1hr drive *Monterey/Carmel to the south - 1.5hr drive *Palto Alto is 40min *Santa Clara is about .5hr drive *Santa Monica is 6hr 15min drive.

Recreation

Pool & Health Club: Pamper yourself at our Fitness Center, located a few steps from the Cabana, on the 3rd floor. Facilities include Separate locker rooms for men and women, with steam room and dry sauna, as well as fitness area with exercise equipment. The outdoor swimming pool is located on the 4th floor of the main building and is heated in the winter. The pool is unsupervised. Children ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Spa: Reduce stress and muscle fatigue with massages, body treatments and scrubs, as well as aesthetic services also available in the Fitness Center. Advance Reservations are required. Appointment must be cancelled at least four hours prior to schedule time or there will be a 50% cancellation charge for the requested services.
Golf: The Fairmont San Jose does not have a golf course on-site. However, several golf courses area located within a 30-minute drive. See the Concierge Desk for more information. Cinnabar Hills Golf Club 23600 McKean Road San Jose Phone: (408) 323-5200 Beautiful 27 hole public golf course nestled in the Almaden foothills. Full pro shop, driving range, chipping area and three putting greens surrounding the snackbar. More Information: www.cinnabarhills.com Coyote Creek Golf Club 1 Coyote Creek Golf Drive San Jose Phone: (408) 463-0622 Coyote Creek Golf Club is a 36 hole public course featuring a Jack Nicklaus signature design. The 12,000 ft clubhouse has a charming. Opening early 1999. More Information: www.castlecooke.com Half Moon Bay Golf Links 2000 Fairway Drive Half Moon Bay Phone: (650) 726-4438 Two spectacular 18 hole championship golf courses are available for tournament or customized group outings. Features spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. More Information: www.halfmoonbaygolf.com Pasatiempo Golf Club ("pass - a - tee - em - po") 18 Clubhouse Road Santa Cruz Phone: (831) 459-9183 An Alistair Mackenzie design since 1929. A classic layout with rolling fairways treacherous bunkers and awesome greens. Rated in the top 100 golf courses of America. Hiddenbrooke Country Club 2727 Orion Drive Vallejo Phone: (707) 557-8181 18 hole, Arnold Palmer signature designed golf course and country club tucked into the Solano County hills. This challenging 72-par championship golf course has majestic views, undulating fairways, and excellent course conditions. Hiddenbrooke was voted one of "America's Best New Courses" in 1996 by course architects in Golf Digest Magazine.
HP Pavilion (NHL Hockey, Concerts, etc.): Home of the NHL San Jose Sharks, concerts, etc. located 8 blocks from the hotel. A complimentary shuttle service is available to the NHL Sharks games only. For any other events at the HP Pavilion, the Concierge can arrange for a taxi. San Jose Arena 525 W. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Phone - (408) 287-7070 Fax - (408) 999-5797 Event Information Hotline - (408) 287-9200
Tennis: Located next door to the Santa Clara Convention Centre, about 20 minutes by car from The Fairmont San Jose.

Area Attractions

San Jose Flea Market: Located near the hotel, the San Jose Flea Market is a true experience with almost 2,000 different venders who sell everything from comic books to pruning shears. This is the state's largest such market, covering 100-plus acres of Silicon Valley real estate.
Winchester Mystery House: Located about 3.5 miles from the hotel, Winchester Mystery House is a mansion with a remarkable history. Sarah Winchester, heiress of the Winchester Rifle fortune, moved from Connecticut to San Jose in 1884 and bought a small farmhouse. Convinced by a medium that its expansion would exorcise the spirits of those killed by the rifle, she kept builders laboring on the house 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 38 years, until her death in 1922. The result is a bizarre complex of 160 rooms, including stairs that lead nowhere and windows set into floors.
Paramount's Great America Amusement Park: Paramount's Great America, located just 5 miles north of San Jose, offers some of the best family-oriented fun in the South Bay area. The park is a great place to spend an afternoon, and you'll find a wide range of entertainment from rides and play areas to games and shows.
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries: Enjoy seasonal wine and food events in the Santa Cruz Mountains. A 45 minute drive from downtown San Jose. Ask the Concierge for a list of wineries to visit in the area.
Kelley Park: A 10-minute drive from the Fairmont San Jose, Kelley Park is a public park which offers an excellent break from the traffic and noise of downtown San Jose. This picnicker's paradise includes several ponds, the idyllic Japanese Friendship Garden, and several lawn areas. San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the San Jose Historical Museum also are located here.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo: Located at Kelley Park, Happy Hollow Park features a variety of children's rides, amusements, and a Puppet Theater. A safe place for children of all ages, with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10. Happy Hollow Zoo is an accredited institution which participates in conservation and propagation of rare and endangered species, while at the same time offering children (and adults) the opportunity to see wondrous animals such as the Ruffed Lemur and Jaguar.
Japanese Friendship Garden: Japanese Friendship Garden is a beautiful living symbol of the "Sister City" relationship between Okayama, Japan and San Jose, California. The garden features ponds, bridges, pathways and koi fish stations.
Children's Discovery Museum: Two blocks from the hotel, the museum's exhibit philosophy responds to the distinctive need for children to learn through concrete interactions (touching, exploring, manipulating and experimenting).

About the Location

Located on the corner of South Market Street and San Fernando, in the heart of California's largest city in Northern California near Cesar Plaza Park. The Fairmont San Jose is San Jose's only luxury hotel and is conveniently located in the city centre, near public transportation & restaurants and one block from the convention centre, walking distance to live theatre, symphony, opera, and ballet. Across the street from the Tech Museum of Innovation.

Property Amenities - The Fairmont San Jose

AM/FM Alarm Clock

Bar/Lounge

Barber/Beauty Shop

Business Center

Coffee Maker in Room

Concierge

24 Hour Front Desk

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

Express Checkout

Hairdryers Available

Mini Bar

Modem Lines in Room

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Parking

Restaurant

Room Service

Safe Deposit Box

Shops/Commercial Services

Fitness Center or Spa

Television with Cable

Laundry/Valet Services

VIP Rooms/Services

Room Information - The Fairmont San Jose

Fairmont Room

All Fairmont rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated with one oversized modern marble bathroom featuring a separate walk-in shower and tub. These rooms feature a work desk, a speakerphone with multiple lines and a separate modem connection. In addition, High Speed Internet access is available in all guest rooms. In-room safes and CD players are provided in the South Tower Fairmont rooms. All rooms are non-smoking.

Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.

Signature Rooms

All Signature rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated with one oversized modern marble bathroom featuring a separate walk-in shower and tub. These rooms feature a work desk, speakerphone with multiple lines, a separate modem connection and High Speed Internet access. Each Signature room has a private patio adjacent, with direct access to the 60-ft. outdoor swimming pool. The patio is furnished with a sun lounger, two easy chairs and a coffee table. All rooms are non-smoking.

Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.

Restaurant Info

Fountain Restaurant: The Fountain Restaurant is the perfect place to start your day. Open for breakfast and lunch daily this inviting restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu selection in addition to their breakfast buffet. The Fountain is proud to present a lunch menu that reflects everyone's dining preferences. From old Favorites, with a new flare, to mouth-watering innovative creations by Chef Tung Nguyen. Reservations are recommended.
Pagoda Restaurant - Bamboo Lounge: Experience the Bay Areas Asian Heritage and visit our Bamboo Lounge at The Pagoda Restaurant. Whether it is classical Chinese Hong Kong Style Black Pepper Beef or a more trendy Coriander Dusted Ahi Tuna with Crispy Noodle Cake, Snow Pea Ginger Broth and Pineapple Mango Relish, the Pagoda Restaurant and Bamboo Lounge has it all. Reservations are recommended.
The Lobby Lounge: Grande elegance surrounds you in the Lobby Lounge at The Fairmont San Jose. In addition to featuring an extensive selection of Californian wines by the glass the Lobby Lounge is also renowned for their creative martini offerings and wide array of single malts scotches. In addition, two plasma screen television sets make sure you do not miss your favorite sport while enjoying yourself at The Fairmont San Jose. Wireless connectivity is available in all areas on the Lobby Lounge in addition to nightly live entertainment.
The Grill on the Alley: Inspired by the legendary grills of New York, Chicago and San Francisco, The Grill on the Alley offers a luxurious, comfortable atmosphere patterned after uptown clubs of the 1930s and 1940s. The Grill offers favourite American classics such as grilled steaks, chops, fresh seafood and fowl. Traditional selections include liver and onions and bacon, chicken pot pie, braised short ribs and classic Cobb salad. Homemade dessert specialties include rice pudding, fruit cobbler and brownie pie. Reservations are recommended.
In-Room Dining: Take advantage of the ultimate in convenience and comfort with The Fairmont San Jose's 24-hours In-Room Dining service. Perfect for early-risers, an intimate dinner for two, night-time munchies, a hospitality suite or a small gathering. In-Room Dining also offers special meals designed for travelers. Executive Chef Daniel Maurice has created appetizing, portable breakfast, lunch and dinner selections packed to travel for guests on the go.
Afternoon Tea: Afternoon Tea is served in the Lobby Lounge and includes a choice of tea, assortment of finger sandwiches, fresh baked scones with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd & Fruit Preserves, and an array of French pastries. A children's tea menu is also available. Reservations are required.

Meeting Facility Information - The Fairmont San Jose

Meetings & Conventions: The Fairmont San Jose hotel features 65,000 square feet of function space for a meeting in San Jose. Meeting rooms are well equipped for every function, from an elegant reception of 200 to a modern multimedia theater presentation for 3000. Blending state-of-the-art facilities with a timeless beauty, The Fairmont San Jose is a meetings venue without equal. AskFairmontFirst is our toll-free service for group planners. If you are wanting more information, contact one of the following numbers: *For Catering/Function Space, call 1-888-270-4432 *For Bedroom with Meeting Space, call 1-866-662-6060 or contact us at: askfairmontfirst@fairmont.com Guests outside North America call 1-506-877-3162.