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A Hotel's Garden
October 01, 2010
 | Leiserovich

I recently went on a work related trip to one of my favorite cities...Austin, Texas. I love almost everything about Austin...great live music, tasty fresh food, laid back vibe, cool funky shops, and abundant vegetation. I would move there in a minute if it wasn't for that hideous humidity. I was hoping I would have a chance to go to some gardens while I was there but my job kept me pretty busy. I'm glad that I stumbled upon The Hotel San Jose after having lunch in downtown. I felt like I was able to get my "garden on" as I strolled through the lush courtyards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel San Jose got it's start in 1939 as an ultra modern motor court and was meticulously renovated into a bungalow-style hotel. It is on one of Austin's hippest streets, South Congress Avenue just a few blocks from where the Colorado River runs through downtown Austin. The hotel gardens have many peaceful areas to chill out, take a cat nap, or to get your groove on with the DJ by the pool. If you plan on visiting Austin soon, take some time out of your schedule to visit this one-of-a-kind hotel's garden.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.sanjosehotel.com

 

Comments

Thanks for bringing a bit of

Mon, 10/04/2010 - 11:59 — jackie nagy

Thanks for bringing a bit of Austin to us. I love the use of simple construction materials for the structure. The gardens bring the structure to life and give it warmth.

Nice article. Love Austin ,

Sun, 10/03/2010 - 01:46 — hellokiddo

Nice article. Love Austin , but only to visit. Now I know a cool place to stay. The gardens and interior decor seen to go really nicely. Retro and zen.

That wisteria trellis must be awesome in the spring. love the mo

Sat, 10/02/2010 - 21:34 — baustinoh

That wisteria trellis must be awesome in the spring. love the modern vs Spanish vibe.

Thanks Steven, I forgot how much I love that place!

Wed, 10/06/2010 - 20:54 — Hammock Girl

Thanks Steven, I forgot how much I love that place!

“The earth laughs in flowers.”

Now how come I didn't see this post come in? (I'll have to ask

Tue, 10/19/2010 - 06:20 — serialplantfetishist

Now how come I didn't see this post come in? (I'll have to ask Albin when we get together.) What an interesting place! Now I'll have to start thinking of an excuse to go to Austin. Will the prices kill me? Wait, you've included a connector. I'll find out for myself.

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