My wife and I wound up at the Hotel Elan in San Jose because we waited too long to book a reservation in Palo Alto. When we first pulled up the very friendly security guard met us at our car. I thought oh-no what did we get ourselfs into. The neighborhood was so-so, but the Motel was great. freshly renovated,... More

$89+tax was a good price (especially for downtown San Jose) for this particular stay. It wasn't for vacation or business. We went to a concert that was over late. Rather than drive a distance I decided to stay close to the venue. This little hotel (motel) was clean, rather spartan, and was fine for an 11pm - 8am sleep over.... More

I had book one room in sep 2 week before we went there. I call them and told them i am going to be late. When I reach there front desk lady said I have not book the room. After I show the confermation number and all the paper. After taking 45 to 50 minutes and lots of talking finally... More

I've stayed in inexpensive motels and hotels plenty my entire life. They're not impressive but sometimes you just need a place to stay that has a clean bed and bathroom. I was shocked at how disgusting this place was. We booked our trip through Expedia for $70/night for a conference we were attending in San Jose. I'll start with the... More

I was very disappointed with my stay from September 1, through September 3, 2012. Not only was the cleanness of your hotel in question but the service rendered particular by the housekeeping staff not what I would have expected from Howard Johnson. Upon arrival I discovered that the rooms and beds were dirty, found bugs in the room and to... More

April was super helpful, pleasant, and very competant. Great prices, would definatly stay again. Local restaurant was good, taxi's readily available.

I booked this on priceline, I wasn't looing for anyhting special so I figured it would be good enough. Not the case. Ive stayed in sone doosies, but this was probably the worst hotel I've stayed in. THere was a big spot in the ceiling that wasnt painted and was obvious that they had recently patched over a previous poor... More

Spur of the moment trip to San Jose to see my best friend. Chose this hotel because it was the closest to her house. The place looked clean enough until I lifted the covers and the sheets were covered in hair, as if someone had cut their hair in the bed. I'm not kidding. My friend, who is less squeamish... More

The Hotel Elan used to be in the Howard Johnson chain, but they parted ways about four months ago. It is about 1 mile south of the centre of San Jose, and definitely "on the wrong side of the tracks" in a downbeat part of town. It's true that it is rather basic, as American motels go, and that the... More