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From the T+L 500
Converted 1910 Tropical Victorian mansion with the feel of a private home (rooms are filled with locally made furniture and art; fresh flowers abound), in San Jose's residential Barrio Don Bosco, a 25-minute walk from the center of town
| Score | 81.84 |
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| Stats | 40 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar. |
| Rooms to Book | Rooms 1, 2, 3, 12, and 13 on the second floor are away from street noise and offer tranquil views into an interior garden (note: specific rooms cannot be guaranteed). |
| Insider Tip | Dine on Francis Canal's French-leaning local fare (such as macadamia-crusted sea bass) at one of San Jose's most elegant restaurants. |
| Cost | Doubles from $115. |
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As Featured In...
From Travel + Leisure, Nov 2007
“Built in 1910, this pristine 38-room inn has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the capital’s finest accommodations. ...” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Jun 2004
“Anyone wanting to stay in the heart of downtown books into Hotel Grano de Oro, a 100-year-old mansion whose 35 rooms are filled with antiques and contemporary furniture. The patio restaurant is always buzzing with local expense-account lunchers—the sea bass with macadamia nuts and orange glacé is deliciously sweet and salty....” MORE>>
lastArticle = 11/2007 and lastAward = 01/2008
