Starwood Opens 171-Room Westin Hotel in San Jose

The Westin San Jose, an historic 171-room hotel in the center of Northern California’s largest city, has opened.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has undergone a guestroom, corridor, lobby and public space transformation.

Located in the heart of downtown, The Westin San Jose is steps away from San Jose McEnery Convention Center and San Jose State University. The hotel is also near Santana Row, where guests can enjoy a variety restaurants, trendy shopping and nightlife.

“We are excited to unveil this historic building’s restoration to our guests,” said Brian Dell'Ergo, General Manager of The Westin San Jose. “While still maintaining its beauty from when it was originally constructed in 1926, The Westin San Jose will offer guests a comfortable boutique hotel experience, alongside the amenities and services that our Westin guests have come to expect.”

Each of the 171 rooms and suites feature The Westin Heavenly Bed and Bath, complimentary high speed internet access and large flat screen TVs.

The hotel is equipped with 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grande Ballroom which features vintage 1920s chandeliers, complemented by wall sconces, mirrored walls, crown molding and wooden borders. Connecting French doors lead to the covered atrium, where revitalizing food can be catered by the on-site restaurant.

The Westin San Jose is the brand’s 18th hotel to open in California and one of five new openings this year in North America.