Montgomery Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel-a very sophisticated fresh design within an historic building, just what I love. Staff were helpful, room was well appointed, wonderful bathroom with separate tub and shower. The workout room is very small and really just for cardio (with a few dumbbells). I didn't eat at the restaurant, but the hotel location is great for walking to other spots downtown. The only drawback for me was the mattress, which seemed sub par (I could feel the springs!). No one else mentioned that in their reviews, so I must have had a lemon. I would definitely come back here again. The hotel treats their guests well.

We arrived at the Hotel Montgomery on Friday evening. My husband and I were staying in San Jose for two nights for a romantic weekend getaway. The staff was very friendly upon check-in and even called our room to make sure that everything was ok when we had gotten settled in. The room itself was a little smaller than a typical four-star, and the bed was a queen instead of a king. However, this was not really a problem. I liked the decor, the room was extremely clean, and the bathroom had adequate space. They provide robes in the room which are very soft and there are other amenities such as a make-up mirror, a computer desk, a hairdryer, iron, etc. The bed was extremely comfortable and had four pillows which was more than enough. I know some people had commented that they didn't have enough pillows in previous reviews. Overall it was a very good stay and I would certainly stay here again.

I have been coming to San Jose off and on for business for over a year and can't believe I never tried the Hotel Montgomery. It's right across the street from where I do business but somehow it alluded me. I have mostly stayed at the Fairmont (luxurious but a gigantic building with lots of waiting for elevators and walking) and the Crowne Plaza (decent and good rates on Hotwire) but I think I will make the HM my new permanent choice. The room was clean and well decorated. The bed was really comfortable (no complaints about pillows like others - they give you two kinds). The minibar has unique items and very inexpensive (I had some candy for under $2). I had the continental breakfast - good coffee and "real" croissant (flaky not doughy) which came with the local paper. The internet is free - both wired and wireless and there is a terrific unit on the desk to use the wired connection and charge up all your devices. There is an ipod docking station and a great Brookstone wall mounted stereo. The shower is large and is a modified bathtub that requires a pretty steep step up and down to get in and out. I didn't mind and it's a great shower but elderly or disable people should double check if all room are like this. The towels are thin not becuase they're old - it's just a style. They are very absorbent. The Lather bath products were great. I booked the King Deluxe room where the tv does point straight toward the bed. I would opt for this in the future over a junior suite which has the issue of the tv being off to the side (probably to be viewed from tv and couch. My only complaint was noise coming from the courtyard below next to the bar but it was early and didn't last long. I would have also liked a full length mirror - one could easily be placed on the back of the closet door. There is a nice restaurant downstairs but you are also walking distance (less than a block in most cases) from many many restaurants, (and a book store and movie theater). Overall, an excellent choice in the San Jose Downtown area.

Because I was late in making my plans to attend a convention in San Jose, there were only two hotels left which were available at the convention rate: The Fairmont, and the Montgomery. I chose the Montgomery because it was slightly closer to the convention center than the Fairmont, and because it was in a quieter area.

Boy, did I make the right choice! I know Fairmont hotels are well-known for their luxury, but the Montgomery and its boutique Joie de Vivre chain (which I had never heard of before) can easily give them a run for their money. From the moment I entered the lobby, I could see the hotel's architectural history. I could sense it was one of those hotels that was part of a once-thriving downtown area that hit hard times, and was renovated for a more modern city center. At every step, particularly the retention of the hotel's original check-in desk, there were touches that honored the hotel's history, and yet the Montgomery is on par with any modern luxury hotel.

And that was just the lobby. The room was splendid! Beautiful earth tones, very plush bed with a ton of soft pillows, free wireless internet (though it could use some acceleration), and every conceivable amenity you could think of available for purchase from the mini-bar area.

The location is perfect! Two blocks from the convention center, but half a block off of San Carlos, the main thoroughfare, so it's very quiet (the occasional light rail notwithstanding). It's also right next door to a promenade that includes multiple restaurants and a movie theater, so you're never far away from any entertainment.

My best encapsulated description of the Hotel Montgomery was if the W Hotel brand wanted to put their touch on an old hotel without overpowering it with their trademark 21st century kitsch.

The only thing missing from the hotel is a pool and/or spa, but that was likely a limitation of the building's original architecture, which I will not disparage. At least they have a fitness center.

This is now my new favorite hotel in downtown San Jose (including the St. Claire).