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4.0 of 5
170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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The Fairmont San Jose
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Ranked #7 of 72 hotels in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 341 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • “Valet parking” (9)
  • “Free internet” (9)
  • “Convention center” (8)
  • “Lobby bar” (7)
  • “Nice hotel” (6)
  • “South tower” (5)
  • “Great location” (4)
  • “Spacious and clean” (4)
  • “Pool area” (4)
  • “Coffee maker” (4)
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A TripAdvisor Member
San Diego, CA
1 review
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A Strange, Hostile Hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2004
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Boston, MA
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91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
“In a pinch..but not a "CP or Fairmont" brand level at all”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2004
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Way way way overpriced.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2003
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Philadelphia, PA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fairmont is great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2003
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San Jose, CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Pure Luxury!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2003
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Address: 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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