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1215 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express - San Jose)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

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Oakhurst, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

My wife and I wound up at the Hotel Elan in San Jose because we waited too long to book a reservation in Palo Alto. When we first pulled up the very friendly security guard met us at our car. I thought oh-no what did we get ourselfs into. The neighborhood was so-so, but the Motel was great. freshly renovated,... More

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Valencia, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

$89+tax was a good price (especially for downtown San Jose) for this particular stay. It wasn't for vacation or business. We went to a concert that was over late. Rather than drive a distance I decided to stay close to the venue. This little hotel (motel) was clean, rather spartan, and was fine for an 11pm - 8am sleep over.... More

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Valencia, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

I had book one room in sep 2 week before we went there. I call them and told them i am going to be late. When I reach there front desk lady said I have not book the room. After I show the confermation number and all the paper. After taking 45 to 50 minutes and lots of talking finally... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

I've stayed in inexpensive motels and hotels plenty my entire life. They're not impressive but sometimes you just need a place to stay that has a clean bed and bathroom. I was shocked at how disgusting this place was. We booked our trip through Expedia for $70/night for a conference we were attending in San Jose. I'll start with the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

I was very disappointed with my stay from September 1, through September 3, 2012. Not only was the cleanness of your hotel in question but the service rendered particular by the housekeeping staff not what I would have expected from Howard Johnson. Upon arrival I discovered that the rooms and beds were dirty, found bugs in the room and to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

I booked this on priceline, I wasn't looing for anyhting special so I figured it would be good enough. Not the case. Ive stayed in sone doosies, but this was probably the worst hotel I've stayed in. THere was a big spot in the ceiling that wasnt painted and was obvious that they had recently patched over a previous poor... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Spur of the moment trip to San Jose to see my best friend. Chose this hotel because it was the closest to her house. The place looked clean enough until I lifted the covers and the sheets were covered in hair, as if someone had cut their hair in the bed. I'm not kidding. My friend, who is less squeamish... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

The Hotel Elan used to be in the Howard Johnson chain, but they parted ways about four months ago. It is about 1 mile south of the centre of San Jose, and definitely "on the wrong side of the tracks" in a downbeat part of town. It's true that it is rather basic, as American motels go, and that the... More

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Also Known As:
Howard Johnson San Jose
San Jose Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Express
Address: 1215 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express - San Jose)
Region: United States > California > San Jose
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #51 of 71 hotels in San Jose
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located one mile from the dynamic downtown district, the Howard Johnson Express San Jose features spacious guest rooms and Jacuzzi rooms along with easy access to all the great attractions that surround Northern California's largest city, everything from art museums to San Jose Sharks hockey ... more   less 
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