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Business & Group Travel

Meetings & Events

A convenient San Jose base for business travelers and convention attendees
Plan Your Visit

Whether you're in town for a convention, a university visit, or a group trip, our San Jose hotel offers a practical home base with the business tools you need close at hand.

Built for Business Travel

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Central City is suited to business travelers and convention attendees visiting Silicon Valley. The hotel sits less than five miles from San Jose State University and the San Jose Convention Center, with Spartan Stadium and SAP Center just minutes away.

An on-site business center supports guests working outside their meeting or event schedule, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for staying connected between sessions.

Special packages may be available for groups traveling together for events or conventions in the area. For current group arrangements, reach out to our team directly.

Plan Your Visit Designed With Business In Mind Meeting spaces at this San Jose hotel are shaped around the rhythm of a working traveler's day, balancing quiet corners for focused tasks with room to host small groups. Generous square footage, flexible seating arrangements, and consistent lighting make it easier to settle in for a presentation, a quick strategy call, or an extended planning session without leaving the property. The atmosphere stays calm and uncluttered so that productivity feels natural rather than forced, and the layout leaves enough breathing room for attendees to step away, regroup, and return to the agenda refreshed and ready to engage with their work in Silicon Valley.

Plan Your Visit Beyond The Boardroom The property also recognizes that meetings are often part of a larger trip, so the team curates moments of downtime alongside the working hours. Attendees can step out for a casual meal nearby, stretch their legs around the neighborhood, or unwind by the outdoor pool once the day's sessions end. Family friendly considerations and easy access to downtown attractions mean colleagues traveling with loved ones can blend business with leisure, turning a routine stop into a well rounded San Jose stay that supports both professional goals and the chance to enjoy everything the surrounding Bay Area has to offer.

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Nearby Venues

Guests attending events at SAP Center or gatherings at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds will find the hotel within easy reach, with the fairgrounds a short walk away.

On-Site Support

Business Center

Available on-site for guests handling work between meetings or convention sessions.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Free wireless access is provided throughout the hotel for staying connected.

57 Guest Rooms

Comfortable, non-smoking accommodations for attendees and groups. See our Rooms page for details.

Ready to Book?

For meeting or group travel inquiries, contact our team at 408-279-6600 or gm@holidaysanjose.com. Reservations are handled through the official InterContinental Hotels Group website.