San Jose California Travel & Hotels

Updated Oct 2010

Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is the Center for Creative Living at 1460 Koll Circle "C", San Jose CA 95112 (408)392-9090.

Getting to San Jose

San Jose International airport (SJC) is approximately 2 miles from the Center for Creative Living. Taxi service to the surrounding area is approximately $20.00.

Yellow Taxi Cab 408-940-4044

yellowtaxicabca.com

For airport and other ground transportation options, check the travel site: http://www.sjc.org/

Some hotels offer complimentary shuttle service, so be sure to check with your accommodation prior to arrival.

Accomodations in San Jose

General Notes

Prices vary according to the time of year. The prices listed below, which were checked in October 2010 are for the lowest priced room and does not include tax. It pays to call several places and shop around. Most of the options will require taking a bus or taxi to the class site if you are not a good walker. You can go to www.mapquest.com or www.google.com maps to determine the distance from accommodations to the venue.

Be aware that better prices can usually be had by booking as far in advance as possible. You can always cancel the reservation if something better comes along unless you use the non-refundable option. Please communicate with the class organizer before booking a non-refundable rate. Most hotels have discount rates for AAA and some have discounts on the Internet. It is best to call the hotel directly before booking on the internet to compare prices.

E-Z 8 Motels San Jose (be sure you are in this location. There is more than one)

1550 N 1st Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Telephone: 408-453-1830

www.ez8motels.com

Rate: $40.00 per night

Amenities: Pool, refrigerator in room, coffee in lobby, cable

Vagabond Inn San Jose Airport

1488 N 1st Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Telephone: 408-453-8822

www.vagabondinn-san-jose-hotel.com

Rate: $70.00

Amenities: pool, continental breakfast, cable, internet

Homestead Studio Suites San Jose -- Downtown

1560 N 1st Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Telephone: 408-573-0648

www.homesteadhotels.com

Rates: $80.00 per night

Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, internet access ($5 per stay)

Radisson Hotel San Jose Airport (hotel closest to venue)

1471 North Fourth Street, San Jose CA 95112

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Telephone: (408) 452-0200

Email: radisson.sales@radisson.com

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Amenities: airport shuttle, fitness room, pool, internet

Clarion Hotel San Jose Airport

1355 N Fourth Street

San Jose, CA95112

Telephone: 408-392-2419

www.clarionsj.com

Rates: $120

Amenities: Airport Shuttle, Full Breakfast, exercise room, internet, cable

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in San Jose

1350 N Fourth Street

San Jose, CA95112

Telephone: 408-467-1789

www.holidayinnexpress.com

Rates: $136.00. Advance rate available.

Amenities: Airport shuttle, hot breakfast, internet

Comfort Suites San Jose Airport

1560 N 1st Street, San Jose CA 95112

Telephone: 408-573-0648

www.sjclodging.com

Rates: $160 per night. Advance rate reductions available.

Amenities: Full breakfast, exercise room, internet, refrigerator in room

Wyndham San Jose

1350 N 1st Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Telephone: 408-453-6200

Rates: $190. Advance rate available

Amenities: full service hotel—call for questions about free amenities