A Stay Reminiscent of Old World Spain at Hotel Valencia, Santana Row, San Jose
Santana Row is a palm tree-lined oasis tucked into a luxurious pocket of San Jose reminiscent of a European cityscape. This enclave includes luxury condos, restaurants, and a plethora of shops.
The only hotel swaddled into the row is the Hotel Valencia, voted the #1 hotel in San Jose by Conde Nast Traveler. There is no surprise this Spanish-style hotel came in at numero uno, providing a chic stay and a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of Santana Row.
Upon arrival, you're transported to Old World Spain and swept into a relaxing stay. Hotel Valencia offers amenities that make it hard to even want to leave, despite the many options awaiting on Santana Row. This peaceful refuge features; a gym, rooftop pool, courtyard restaurant, and bar. Did I mention the 24-hour room service?
Our spacious corner suite with its Spanish-style doors revealed the palm tree-infused view of Santana Row below. Open the shutters throughout the suite for glimpses of the sun-drenched rooftop pool. Taking relaxation to the max, the expansive bathroom and its inviting stand-alone soaking tub also give way to poolside views.
Speaking of the pool, this was where we spent the afternoon relaxing. Offering poolside service from the restaurant makes for a perfect setup to lounge the day away.
Although not a far getaway, it was nice to pretend to be soaking up the sun and relaxation vibes in far-flung parts of Spain in the heart of San Jose.
