Another where-it's-at 'experience hotel'

If you're looking for entertainment and a place to stay, then you may need to check into the San Jose Hotel the next time you're in Austin, giving the Jupiter Hotel in Portland OR a run for its money. Make sure you have an appreciation for music as well. Some the amenities of this popular destination...

- Courtyard under the stars, probably the single-most memorable experience of a stay at the hotel
- Located near one of Austin's active neighborhoods on South Congress Avenue
- Coffeehouse serving lattes, pulled pork sandwiches and beer
- Lobby serves as a gathering place, and also wine, beer and appetizers from 5 pm to midnight.
- Rock n' Reel, a seasonal weekly event featuring a live band followed by an outdoor movie chosen by the band.
- 'Artist-in-residence' gallery every few months where an artist's work is featured throughout the hotel.
- Free collection of blues and jazz CDs, plus movies to rent.
- Band members get 10% off room rates while in town for their gig.
- On-call room massages, which fit the very zen-like interiors and food offerings

From a happy customer, "I wish every city had a hotel like this...quaint, personable, fashionable, comfortable, clean and affordable. This place has so much personality--it's even popular with the locals because of the elegant and funky courtyard bar and the groovy coffee shop next door."