El Encanto Inn & Suites

Little gem of a hotel with a wonderful location.

Air conditioning was not very powerful.

Fantastic staff! Beautifully landscaped property. Cute swimming pool with onsite bar. Close to restaurants and activities. Stayed here last year, enjoyed this year's stay amd and plan to book again for next year.

Most people probably enjoyed the temperature, but wish the pool water was a warmer.

This is a lovely hotel in the gallery district of San Jose. Many restaurants nearby. The hotel is a beautiful old Mexican style property, with beautiful gardens. Our room was clean and up-to-date and very nicely appointed. We have stayed here before and recommend it to others who are visiting San Jose.

This is an urban hotel, so you hear city noises. If you want to stay in a very quiet hotel you should find one near the beach. That said, you will be far away from a dynamic art community and a wide range of great restaurants. It’s location is one of the reasons to stay here.

Small and a neighborhood feel

You feel like you are living in the town. Right in the middle of the art district and restaurants. Couldn’t be a better location. No attempt at resort or western “comforts”which was why we chose to stay there.

We did not get to stay in the main building which might have been a little nicer but there was still a small courtyard and quaint surroundings. On the second floor you get a bit of a view. You have to unplug the lamps to plug in your phone.