Hotel De Anza - San Jose, CA REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Oct 7, 2019, 1:51 pm
Hotel De Anza
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Hotel De Anza: A Destination Hotel San Jose, CA REVIEW - MASTER THREAD (0 Photo)
Hotel De Anza
It appears that the De Anza is very new to the Hyatt family as the name doesn't even show up in the search box above. I stumbled across this fortuitously a couple of days in advance of a Saturday night stay in downtown San Jose for a race Sunday morning. Good thing as we were booked at the Hyatt Place and the reviews for that location are, shall we say, less than stellar.
It was a brief stay with limited time in the room, so this review will be short. Certainly details will be missing.
The hotel is well-situated to downtown and the Convention Center, SAP Center, Center for Performaing Arts and various other theatres. And very close to the race start!
Complementary morning coffee and tea, starting at 7. Coffee was a few minutes late and tea closer to 10-12 late. That was disappointing, especially as they knew that many were off to the race start, so this would have been a day to be on-time or even a few minutes early.
Check In
We had booked a 2-double-bed room using an Award (this was all that was available) with a request for a King. We showed up around 2:45PM, so in advance of the 4PM check-in. After looking, the gentleman found us a King Room that we could love into right away.
For check-out, we requested a late accommodation. The\is gentleman had a list to which we were added. He was asking about time and I asked for 1:30PM, and then mentioned that we were Explorist. He had not inquired or looked at the room in advance. Once I said this, he wrote the 1:30 followed by Explorist. So that worked.
Room
The room was on the second floor with a view of a side street. I would have preferred both a higher floow and a Santa Clara street view, but had only asked for an "interesting" view, so that one's on me. Also, with an early check-in and a room-type change, I take what I can get :)
The room was on the small side, but manageable for a single night. End tables had no drawes and were in a compatible art deco style. Lamps had plugs and USB, so power was not an issue. Minimal drawers throughout (some in the closet) but, again, short stay.
Nespresso style coffee maker, but only PWD for creamer. No tea service at all (mrs. brp is a tea person).
Nicely-sized bathroom with a very nice shower.
Cheers.
Oct 7, 2019, 2:06 pm
Cheers.
Oct 31, 2020, 10:28 pm
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ca...-de-anza/sjcdh
Not impressed that the property charges a $15 "destination fee".
As it is a Destination branded hotel, it would qualify for the Chase Visa $75 back on $250 purchase.
Thanks!
Nov 1, 2020, 12:11 am
The fee will be waived if you are Globalist with Hyatt or booking on points/using an award.
It's an older hotel but nothing very flashy, and for being a Cat 4 it's best to pay with cash and earn your rebate.
It has about a 2.5 / 5 rating on the World of Hyatt App, which is a little too critical. I'd give it a 3.5/5.
How long are you planning to stay and is it for business / personal pleasure etc?
Nov 1, 2020, 6:45 am
If you're trying to meet your explore the different Hyatt brand requirement to get your Cat 1-4 reward by exploring different properties then this could be worth it if you don't have Destination already.
Overall, no issues. Thinking chengchl has a more accurate update than myself being the more recent stay.
Feb 12, 2021, 2:34 pm
If you're trying to meet your explore the different Hyatt brand requirement to get your Cat 1-4 reward by exploring different properties then this could be worth it if you don't have Destination already.
Overall, no issues. Thinking chengchl has a more accurate update than myself being the more recent stay.
1) this vs. hyatt place? I typically prefer new, but was this place well maintained?
2) What was the breakfast situation?
3) Does this property give out upgrades for Glob?
4) decent internet + desk?
many thanks!
Feb 12, 2021, 2:48 pm
1) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown looks newer but Hotel De Anza is also well maintained. You know, HP is always the same however, Hotel De Anza looks more like a boutique hotel... So it totally depends on your preference.
2) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown offers Grab to Go during the Covid time. I skipped breakfast at Hotel De Anza so I cannot comment much.
3) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown offered me to a high floor; Hotel De Anza offered me the Parlor Suite
4) Decent internet + desk at both properties.
By the way, just if you are interested, parking is complimentary because of the recent promotion at Hotel De Anza however, you cannot expect free parking at Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown for some reason because they closed their garage? You probably need to find a nearby overnight parking lot.
Feb 12, 2021, 3:28 pm
1) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown looks newer but Hotel De Anza is also well maintained. You know, HP is always the same however, Hotel De Anza looks more like a boutique hotel... So it totally depends on your preference.
2) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown offers Grab to Go during the Covid time. I skipped breakfast at Hotel De Anza so I cannot comment much.
3) Hyatt place San Jose Downtown offered me to a high floor; Hotel De Anza offered me the Parlor Suite
4) Decent internet + desk at both properties.
By the way, just if you are interested, parking is complimentary because of the recent promotion at Hotel De Anza however, you cannot expect free parking at Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown for some reason because they closed their garage? You probably need to find a nearby overnight parking lot.
Thanks for the super quick reply.
Feb 12, 2021, 5:25 pm
Feb 12, 2021, 5:31 pm
Mar 8, 2021, 12:57 pm
Furniture as others have noted is a bit worn, but works. Room was clean, bathroom large and very clean - perhaps they only renovated the bathroom without the rest of the room? Felt newer than the rest.
Will definitely stay here again in the future. Also dodged a bullet with the Fairmont up the road closing mid-stay and kicking out the Vegas golden knights!