Pagoda - Fairmont Hotel San Jose

Nice hotel in the heart of downtown San Jose. Very close to restaurants and shops. more

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we got a groupon for pagoda and decided to try it on a thursday night. there was a guy playing the piano and singing at the bar area which was separate from the dinning area. You can easily hear him though so it was a pleasant sound and not overbearing. the ambiance of the restaurant was nice and good for fine dinning. not too fine thought that you feel uncomfortable and have to dress up. the staff was very nice and courteous and obviously chinese. we ordered the honey walnut prawns which we always order at every chinese restaurant to determine the quality of food. First off, the food came fast and all together :) i like that... i hate the pretentiousness of things coming in one after the other. so about the prawns, they were fresh and had a slight crispiness about the batter... soooo good... the walnuts were cut in smaller pieces and very crunchy and tasty. yummy. best honey walnyt prawns that we have every tasted. next one that we ordered were prawns and scallop with brocolli. the brocollis were so fresh and tasty. i would normally not finish the brocolli when i order these kinds of food but for the first time, every piece was as eventful as the first one... the scallops and prawns was so fresh and nicely cooked. not chewy at all. for desert we had the mango ginger creme brulee... oh la la yummy!!! melt in your mouth. we are for sure coming back to this restaurant. every month if possible. it is sad there is not many people who frequent eating at places like these that look pricey because they are at the hotel... but they are definitely one you dont want to miss, esp if your in downtown san jose more

I am brand loyal when it comes to the Fairmont. While the San Jose location is not the nicest or most elegant, it is a great place to stay! I have stayed there probably about 10 times now and have never had a complaint. Christmas time the lobby is decorated beautifully and right out the doors is a Winter Wonderland! If you want something nice, I would reccommend the Santa Clara suite, it was my favorite. The staff is very nice and helpful. The location is perfect, everything you need in within a block or two of the front door! Restaurants and Bars right there for you. If you are going to San Jose, especially if you wont have a car- STAY HERE! Pros: Location, Service, Quality Cons: Valet Only more

For me, one of the first things I noticed about this hotel was the amount of people in the lobby, etc. I'm not a fan of crazy busy places, so its a detractor. However, nice rooms, great food onsite (The Grill is EXCELLENT and serves PRIME meats), good concierge, and a good salon onsite when you need a hair trimming. One thing I liked about this hotel is all the places you can walk. The downside, having to get in and out of downtown, and parking will cost you at this hotel and there really aren't any choices. Pros: Nice Rooms, Well Maintained, Good Service Cons: Parking, Lots of People more