Hotel De Anza, San Jose

Hotel De Anza - A historic Art Deco boutique hotel with live jazz, a 24-hour fitness center, and downtown event spaces

Standing in Downtown San Jose since 1931, this iconic 4-star San Jose hotel features 100 rooms adorned with Art Deco and Spanish Colonial Revival décor. Hotel De Anza's west facade showcases its signature 25-foot inverted diver sculpture, nicknamed The Diving Diva, installed in 1951. The Hedley Club serves as the property's premier cocktail lounge, featuring live jazz performances from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Each room includes air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with showers or baths. The property offers six versatile event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests for conferences or 65 for meetings. Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center equipped with TechnoGym machines and a late-night pantry. De Anza's location places guests within 0.5 miles of SAP Center, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and The Tech Interactive. The property stands 0.3 miles from San Pedro Square's dining venues, including Peggy Sue's, Olla Cocina, and AFK Gamer Lounge.

Pros

Historic guest roster includes Eleanor Roosevelt, Cab Calloway, Miley Cyrus, and One Direction

Executive Chef Yamil Diaz brings 20+ years of culinary expertise

Mediterranean-style courtyard features tiled fountains and terra-cotta walls

Pet-friendly accommodations available

Cons

3 miles from the airport requires transportation planning

Limited on-site dining options compared to nearby establishments