200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose, California, United States | (888) 635-3814
Historical landmark in a quiet neighborhood
Simple rooms with plush bedding overlook beautiful grounds
Several event spaces and meeting rooms available
Restaurants known for a weekend champagne brunch
Outdoor pool and hot tub are rarely crowded
On-site bar and a game lounge with billiards
24-hour fitness center includes modern equipment
Full-service spa offers various services
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Not within walking distance of major attractions
Gets crowded with weddings during high season
Bar and game lounge can be unavailable when booked for private functions
Some rooms have non-private balconies
Somewhat uniform, dated decor
The Hayes Mansion was built at the beginning of the 20th century as a private residence, and then was later purchased by the city of San Jose and made into a historical landmark. It’s now a carefully restored hotel that doubles as an events center. A large ballroom and several different meeting rooms are scattered around the estate's garden grounds, making the resort popular for weddings and Silicon Valley company getaways. The rooms are simple with slightly dated decor, but beds are plush, there are flat-screen TVs, and some offer views of the grounds amid Spanish Revival-style buildings. Keep in mind however that not all the balconies are private. The property's also a bit out of the way for tourists, but the Hayes Mansion’s more secluded atmosphere is also one of the best reasons to consider staying here.
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Scene
Restored historical estate with Spanish Revival architecture
Originally built in 1905, tall palm trees line the road leading up to the old Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion. The property maintains the feel of a turn-of-the-century estate with immaculate grounds, expansive patios around grand archways, ornate ceilings, and white stucco walls. The lobby is small and awkwardly laid out, but old California wealth from a fortune in the mining industry left its mark on the antique furniture, decorative carpeted halls, and mahogany-paneled walls hung with old black and white family portraits.
Location
South San Jose, several miles from downtown in a residential neighborhood
Hayes Mansion is located in South San Jose, set off from a quiet tree-lined side street. The estate borders Edenvale Garden Park, a green space with walking trails and tennis courts. Other than that there are no major attractions within walking distance in the residential neighborhood, which includes a large mobile home park across the street. First shaped by Spanish colonists in the 18th century, San Jose is now home to a unique blend of Silicon Valley wealth and post-war urban sprawl. The area’s known equally for its old Mission Revival mansions and five-star hotels as it is for its golf courses and tech start-ups. San Jose International Airport is about a 20-minute drive northwest into the downtown area.
Rooms
Large spaces with bland decor and Keurig coffeemakers
Despite their age, the rooms are well-maintained (if a bit dated looking) with white walls and renovations that make them almost too uniformly contemporary. One of the few links to the rest of the property are the decorative carpets and curtains, but the dated wood furniture that would be unappealing anywhere else seems to fit here. Units also have work desks with plastic roller chairs that are incongruous to the rest of the decor. The bathrooms have marble vanities and white-tiled shower/tub combos. Mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers are welcome standards. Most rooms have balconies with views of the grounds, but some aren't private, connected to neighbors’ spaces with only a short railing between them.
Features
Popular event spaces, heated pool and hot tub, and restaurants with outdoor seating
Formerly the Hayes Conference Center, the hotel maintains an event-centric nature. The grounds, with the stately Spanish Revival buildings as the backdrop, make the venue a popular wedding location. The mansion has an elegant ballroom and several smaller meeting rooms -- each unique, some with old pianos, chandeliers, and ornate wallpapering -- totaling 33,000 square feet of function space.For dining, Silver Creek Restaurant is known for its champagne brunch, while Palm Plaza Lounge does small plates on an outdoor patio with umbrella-covered lounge chairs and tables. The heated outdoor pool is set in a small courtyard that has a large hot tub. There's also a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, and cardio bikes. The hotel's dedicated bar and game lounge has multiple pool tables and is frequently used as a private space for weddings and other events.
