Press

“These 500 top scorers deliver the bucket-list locations, outstanding design, and exceptional service our readers want to return to time and time again.”

“Bring your crew to Hotel San José, the boutique hotel they’ve probably already seen all over Instagram, which is actually just as attractive in real life.”

“It’s creative and quirky in all the right ways (for example: they have typewriters and Polaroids to borrow) and the property is part of Bunkhouse group, which means there’s a distinct retail collection with pieces from the rooms and public spaces.”

“Why it’s Essential To The Neighborhood: One can almost feel like they are cozied up in a treehouse while staying at the Hotel San José. Nestled under canopies of verdant greens, this boho-chic hotel hosts 40 bungalow-style rooms, including 14 suites.”

“Helped kickstart the revitalization of the entire South Congress strip, which is now bustling with shops, restaurants, and music venues—all within just steps of your room.”

“We have found that guests love to take part of their stay home with them. Not just souvenirs, but wanting to recreate the feeling—the robe you relaxed in during your stay, the glasses you drank wine from on the courtyard, and the incense from the hotel.”

“If you want to be in the center of the action, stay on South Congress Avenue. Specifically, in Hotel San José. Originally built in 1939 as a motor lodge, the forty-room property was renovated by hotelier Liz Lambert about twenty years ago and has since developed a big fan base.”

“With free courtyard concerts and a legendary SXSW event, the hotel has become synonymous with Austin’s music scene. “