San Jose

Nestled in the heart of the Santana Row outdoor shopping area, San Jose's Hotel Valencia offers a hip vibe and Mediterranean décor. — Gayot

A tastefully renovated, business-friendly hotel within walking distance of the convention center. — Gayot

Luxury and world-class golf are the highlights at this resort just minutes from Silicon Valley. — Gayot

Modern and exceedingly cheery, the Garden Court offers a bit of downtown luxury. — Lonely Planet

Just steps from the Boardwalk, the property offers ocean views from every room and a neo-boho attitude that jibes with Santa Cruz’s surf-city heritage. — Travel + Leisure

Budget overnighters dig this cute hostel at the century-old Carmelita Cottages surrounded by flowering gardens, just two blocks from the beach. — Lonely Planet

The funky Deco details in the lobby's ceiling art are a harbinger of things to come. — Gayot

This chic hotel was built by T.S. Montgomery in 1911 and has since undergone extensive remodeling and retrofitting... to restore taste and comfort. — Gayot

This sleek business-friendly, high-rise hotel is located next to the convention center and within walking distance to downtown restaurants and attractions. — DK Eyewitness

This Spanish-Mediterranean style compound, with its red tiled roofs and white stucco arches... houses 33,000 square-feet of total meeting space, which includes an elegant 6,600 square-foot ballroom. — Gayot

A former senior center, this 86-room boutique hotel is wired with all the latest technological essentials. The design, however, is anything but cold. — Gayot

Lush courtyard gardens, flowing fountains and terra cotta walls create an atmosphere of a private Mediterranean villa at this downtown Los Gatos hotel. — Gayot

The bland façade may look quiet and unassuming, but inside, executive chef Scott Cater turns out some smart New American cuisine. — Travel + Leisure