The Row Hotel; BW Signature Collection
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest of our San Jose picks, with free parking and an easy walk to Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair. If a higher guest score matters more than saving money, our Best Value pick rated better for about €37 more per night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in San Jose. It suits drivers, shoppers and families who want a tidy room near Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair and local restaurants. The property lists free parking, a gym, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and the listing is tagged as pet-friendly.
Skip it if you want to walk to downtown San Jose. The cathedral in our data is about 53 minutes on foot. Also look elsewhere if you need the highest guest score, since this hotel's 8.0 placed it low in our sample.
Location and getting around
The address is 2404 Stevens Creek Blvd. Guests rate the location 8.4 out of 10 and like being close to Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair and places to eat.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Real routes will take a bit longer.
Other sights are far. PayPal Park is about 3.3 km away, roughly 41 minutes, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph about 4.2 km, roughly 53 minutes. For those, plan on a car, taxi or public transport. Free parking makes driving straightforward.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.0 out of 10 from 635 reviews, joint eighth of 10 eligible properties in our sample. That is a fair score, but not a standout one.
Guests like the location for shopping and dining, and they describe rooms as tidy and well maintained with a fresh smell.
Breakfast gets mixed comments. It includes hot items such as eggs and sausage, but some guests say the selection is sometimes limited.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, were about €158.41 per night. The sample median was €197.81, so this hotel came in 20% below it. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hyatt Place San Jose Airport, scored 8.6 at about €195.81 per night. Our Luxury pick, Signia by Hilton San Jose, a 5-star hotel, also scored 8.0 at about €368.92 per night.
San Jose is not cheap, and budget here still means well over €150 a night on these dates. The choice comes down to about €37 a night saved here versus a 0.6-point higher score at the Hyatt Place. Free parking may tip the balance if you drive.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 hotels in San Jose. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is reserved, and The Row Hotel took it at €158.41 a night.
Its 635 reviews, the 8.4 location score and the free parking made it a sensible low-cost option in an expensive sample.
Before you book
Continental breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details.
Gym opening times, pet fees and parking conditions are not confirmed for your dates. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the room description and cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Row Hotel close to Santana Row?
Yes. Guests say it is close to Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair mall and local restaurants.
Does The Row Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the property facilities. Check the conditions for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is listed, with hot items such as eggs and sausage, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed. Some guests find the selection limited.
Can you walk to downtown San Jose from the hotel?
It is a long walk. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is about 53 minutes on foot, so a car, taxi or public transport is the practical choice.