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The places listed below are moderately priced to inexpensive. All prices are subject to change. More expensive places have more amenities and may include meals; call for info. Prices are one-day weekend rates, and do not include tax unless otherwise indicated. The first price is one bed, the second two bed, unless otherwise indicated. Ask about AAA and other discounts.
City is San Jose unless otherwise indicated. All phone numbers are 408 area code (1-408) unless otherwise indicated.
Prices accurate as of Sept. 2005; subject to change.
Alameda Motel, 1050 The Alameda at Race St., 295-7201 $50/$60
Flamingo Motor Lodge, 1084 The Alameda, at Race, 297-4115 $50/60
St. Francis Motel, 2222 The Alameda 1/2 mile north of 880/17, 296-4330, $49/59-65
Super 8, 1860 The Alameda between Hedding and Taylor, 293-9361 $69/75
Travelodge, 1041 The Alameda, near Race, (1-800)255-3050, 295-0159 $65/75
Valley Inn, 2155 The Alameda at Newhall near 880/17, 241-8500 $59/69
Executive Inn, 3930 Monterey Rd. near Capitol Expwy, 453-7755 $79/89; $10 AAA discount
Sands Motel, 1787 Monterey Rd. near Curtner/Fairgrounds, 293-6025 $50/60
Travelers Rest Motel, 1315 S. First at Alma, near NW corner, 297-2641, $55/75
Travelodge Convention Center, 1415 Monterey Rd. near Alma SW corner, 993-1711 $75/80
Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St., 286-1000 $119 king-size bed, discounts available
Plaza Hotel, 96 S. Almaden Ave. 280-5120 $45, walk-in basis
Ramada Limited, 455 S. 2nd St., 298-3500 $74/79
Townhouse Motel, 475 S. 2nd St., 295-5558 $55/60
Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market at Plaza de San Antonio, 998-1900; prices start at $149
Bristol Hotel, 3341 S. Bascom Ave., between Camden and 85, Campbell, 559-3330 $99 with AAA discount; $119 without; 1 king bed or 2 double
Carlyle Hotel, 1300 Camden Ave., Campbell, at Curtner just east of 17, 559-3600 $89/96
Campbell Inn, 675 E. Campbell Ave at 17, Campbell, 374-4300 $99/109 (closest motel to the Center)
Larkspur Landing Hotel, 550 W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell, at San Tomas Expressway, 364-1514 $89
Los Gatos Garden Inn, 46 E. Main St. Los Gatos, 354-6446 $110-150 range
Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. near 17, 354-3301, $99 queen, $109 2 double
Los Gatos Motor Inn, 55 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. near 17, 356-9191 $86/95, $10 AAA discount
Motel 6, 1240 Camden Ave, Campbell; at Curtner just east of 17, 371-7218, $70 1 person, $76 2 people
Village Inn, 235 W. Main Los Gatos, 354-8120 $105 king or 2 beds
E-Z 8 Motel, 1550 N. First at Gish, 453-1830 $51/57 (most pets welcome at E-Z 8)
E-Z 8 Motel, 2050 N. First at Brokaw, 436-0636 $51/56
Motel 6, 2081 First at Brokaw, 436-8180 $47 for 1 person, $52 for 2 people; reservations recommended
Accurate as of September 2006. Hours listed are for weekends.
Lincoln Ave. (from Center, north on Hicks to Minnesota; east about 6 blocks; left on Lincoln Ave.
Pizza My Heart: near NE corner of Minnesota. Hours 11 am to 10 pm. 279-4441.
Le Boulanger (bakery and sandwiches): just north of corner of Minnesota, on west side of Lincoln; open until 7 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday. 288-7095
Siena, a Mediterranean Bistro: behind Le Boulanger, off parking lot in back (off Minnesota W of Lincoln). Saturday 5 to 10 pm; Not open Sunday. 271-0837.
Taiwan Restaurant, 1306 Lincoln Ave. lunch: 11:30 to 3, dinner 5 to 9:30. (408)289-8800 or 289-9328.
John's XLNT Food, 1238 Lincoln Ave. 8 am to 9 pm. 998-1440.
Plaza Inn (Mexican) 1182 Lincoln, 10 AM to Midnight. 292-0132
mio Vicino, 1140 Lincoln, Sat.1-10 PM, Sun.4-9 PM. 286-6027
Bill's, on Willow St. NW corner of Lincoln, next to US Bank; 7 AM to 3 PM. 294-1125
Jake's Pizza: past Willow St. going north, on right/east. Hours 11 am to Midnight. 287-7960.
Puerto Azul (next to Jake's) 1072 Lincoln, open to 10 PM. 297-1300
Meridian and Hamilton Aves. (from Center, south on Hicks, right at Hamilton, about 4 blocks W)
Gunther's (cafe and deli): SW corner, open 7 am to 2 pm Saturday only. 266-9022.
El Sombrero Taqueria (authentic Mexican food): 1629 Meridian, west side of street, 1 block south of Hamilton. Hours Sat. 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. 265-1198
Straw Hat Pizza: on Meridian north of Hamilton, left/west side of street. Hours Sat 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday Noon to 10 pm. 266-0216
Fratello's (Autentico Ristorante Italiano): 1712 Meridian, in Dry Creek Plaza, near corner of Lenn (next light south of Hamilton). Hours Sat 5-10 PM, Sun.5-9 PM. (408)269-3801
Cafe San Jose, NW corner next to Goodwill, open 7 days from 7 am to 3 pm. 265-3020
Vegetarian (not exclusively so)
Hobee's: Pruneyard, in back (west on Hamilton, left/south on Bascom; right into Pruneyard). Hours 9 am to 9 pm. 369-0575
The Happy Bamboo: Branham Center. South on Meridian 3 miles to Branham; right/west to Ross; near Camden and Highway 85. Hours 11:30 AM to 9 PM Tuesday through Sunday. 694-0740
Good Karma, 37 S. First St. between Santa Clara and Post, downtown San Jose. Vegan vegetarian and meat. Hours Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM; Sunday 11 PM to 7 PM. 294-2694
Starbucks:
a) Lincoln and Minnesota, NE corner.
b) just south of Hamilton on Meridian, in Dry Creek Plaza