Hotel named 'Howard Johnson Convention Center' - but it's a mile walk through a dicey neighborhood. Very misleading. Also advertised on orbitz as 3 star. Bunk. 1 star. Most budget hotels I've been to did not have cigarette burns on the nightstand and carpet, holes in the bedspread, inoperative lights, rough floor under the rug or loose seats on the... more

I like to describe myself as frugal, some might call me cheap - but I can't see spending a lot on a hotel. During my travels I have stayed in plenty of inexpensive places as long as the rooms were clean and the hotel was in a reasonably safe area. I booked this hotel for a conference as it is... more

I stayed here for a conference held at the Convention Center. It is a 15-20 min walk, but you cannot beat the level of cleanliness and service. The price is a great bargain. The front desk folks were excellent and the breakfast is really good quality. The only downside is the walk between the 280 overpass and the hotel at... more

We had two rooms at this HoJo during the NCAA basketball regional. The rooms were clean with great beds; had refrigerators and microwaves; free snacks, coffee and bottles of water; and older but still functioning whirlpool tubs. For the money and location (one mile from downtown and on the bus line if you didn't want to walk), this was a... more

It is nice, clean and friendly. I missed having a pool but the rooms are very nice. we were able to walk down to fast food and a pizza parlor is right next door. Not the best part of town as this is a true "downtown" location in a big city but i would stay there again. more

For some reason, I had high expectations for this establishment when my girlfriend and I were choosing amongst the many inns in the San Jose area. After the stay, I was quite disappointed. Pros: -Price: $69 -Easy and fast check-in! -Location: Less than 5 mins from our destination. -Friendly Staff: The 2 people that helped us the night of the... more

The Howard Johnson Express in San Jose is a well maintained property. The rooms are good sized with many amenities such as refrigerator, microwave, and safe. They even include bottled water, popcorn, and chips with no charge. Local phone calls are free. The manager Andy Patel is very accomodating. He will make sure to do everything to make sure you... more

My husband and I have spent several days at the Executive Inn Downtown for 2 "Christmas seasons" and one other time, since our son lives in San Jose (with no parent accomodations). It's not fancy, but is a nice, clean, comfortable place with nice extras like a room refrigerator, and a large vanity sink/mirror, outside of the bathroom. The management... more