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The DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel is on every social media outlet you can think of! We want to make sure our guests are not only up-to-date on what is going on at our hotel, but what is happening around the Bay Area! We’ll keep you posted on great events going on from the little towns (such as Campbell, CA) to the big cities (such as San Francisco, CA). So get connected with us and don’t miss a single thing!

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts Offers LGBT Travelers New Ways To Go Out As Pride Travel Season Begins New ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ Package Offers Value At More Than 460 Hotels In Top Gay Destinations Worldwide

MCLEAN, Va. - As cities from San Francisco and Toronto to London and Amsterdam prepare for the start of Pride season, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers added value at more than 460 participating Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations properties in top gay travel destinations with its new ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ package. Travelers attending LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) events or planning their own vacations will enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, a one-year digital subscription to OUT magazine, two welcome beverages* and late checkout, where and when available at value rates by booking the offer at www.hilton.com/GoOut. Available throughout 2013, the package continues the global LGBT traveler program by Hilton Worldwide‘s flagship brand.

“Whether traveling solo, with friends, as a couple or with family, we are proud to offer LGBT guests and friends this value-added package and other resources to make the most of their travel through our ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ program,” said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Travelers can print and download a 2013 LGBT travel and holiday calendar, sign up for the Hilton LGBT travel newsletter, view travel offers and join Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands at www.hilton.com/GoOut, the ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out.’ LGBT travel hub. Hilton Hotels & Resorts welcomes LGBT travelers and friends as a sponsor of top events in 2013, including San Francisco Pride, Capital Pride in Washington, DC and Northalsted Market Days in Chicago.

Travelers can begin planning their Pride travel and trips to popular gay travel destinations at www.hilton.com/GoOut. To participate in the ‘Stay Hilton. Go Out’ Package and for full Terms and Conditions, visit www.hilton.com/GoOut or call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667).

Media can access information at http://news.hilton.com.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

We’re on Instagram!

Did you know that DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel is now officially on Instagram? Follow us @doubletreesanjose for chances to win prizes (for example, a tin of our famous DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies!). We’ll be posting great pics of our hotel, san jose, and events going on in the bay area that you will not want to miss! Enjoy!

San Jose Theaters

Team San Jose Launches Unified Website for Four Historic Theaters

Single Portal Lets Consumers Book San Jose Civic, California Theatre, Montgomery Theater and Center for the Performing Arts in One Stop

 

SAN JOSE, CA (January 29, 2013) – Now theater lovers in Silicon Valley have a helpful new tool to make planning and booking their arts season easier. Team San Jose — which manages four historic cultural theaters in Downtown San Jose on behalf the City of San Jose — launched a single, unified theater portal so theater patrons and potential performing arts promoters can more efficiently browse arts and entertainment content along with events taking place at the San Jose Civic (home to A-List concerts and events), Center for the Performing Arts (home to Broadway San Jose and Ballet San Jose), California Theatre (home to Opera San Jose, Cinequest Annual Film Festival and Symphony Silicon Valley), and Montgomery Theater (home to Children’s Musical Theater San Jose and Lyric Theatre of San Jose).

“We want to connect theater and arts lovers to be plugged into the latest information on San Jose’s innovative events in one central location they can access anytime, anywhere,” said Bill Sherry, CEO of Team San Jose. “Rather than have to review different sites for different theaters, patrons and event promoters can now research venues and buy in one easy stop.”

With a user-friendly interface, the new website offers residents and visitors new features such as:

  • Streamlined process for buying tickets at all four theaters
  • Highly specific technical information for potential event promoters, performing arts groups looking for theater informatio
  • Increased information on San Jose venues and upcoming events
  • Social media tabs with direct links to social media channels, so arts lovers can stay connected with the latest buzz from their peers.

For more information on Team San Jose’s four theaters, visit the new website at: www.sanjosetheaters.org

The four historic theaters consist of:

San Jose Civic: Built in 1934, the 3,036-seat San Jose Civic has classic Spanish mission-style architecture and has been at the core of San Jose’s cultural activity and traditions.

California Theatre: The 1,122-seat California Theatre is known today as one of the best-preserved examples of late 1920s motion picture houses in the United States.

Montgomery Theater: Built in 1936, the 475-seat theater retains its historic charm and offers audiences an intimate experience for every performance.

The Center for the Performing Arts (CPA): The new kid on the block at 40 years old, the 2,677-seat elegant CPA was designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Make it a STAYcation this weekend!

Next to Normal at San Jose Rep

The San Jose Rep is putting on a great performance called “Next to Normal“. The show is a “rock musical about one woman’s struggle with bipolar disorder and the toll it takes on her family. Diana is having hallucinations. She makes sandwiches on the floor, bakes a birthday cake for a long deceased brother and sees her doctor (Mark Farrell) as a flamboyant rock star. Attempts to treat her condition, first with pills and then with electroshock therapy (the play was originally titled Feeling Electric), only make things worse for her and her family” says Sean Conwell from Sanjose.com.

Make a night of it and come to Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops before (or after) the show and have a great date night with that special someone. Or make it a Staycation and book a suite with us!

Reservations for Spencer’s can be made at 408-437-2170 or to book a room go to our DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose website.

For more information on the play “Next to Normal” go to their website or to sanjose.com. Enjoy!

Meetings and Events and Conventions, Oh my!

Here at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, we want to make your meetings and events the best they could possibly be! With over 48,000 sq ft. of flexible meeting space, you can host anything from a small business meeting to a 3 day convention! Our Attention-to-Detail Catering Managers are here to make your lives as easy as possible. Contact us today to set up a site tour with one of our great managers! 408-453-4000

NYE Dinner at Spencer’s

Please join Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops, located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, for an exquisite New Year’s Eve dinner. We will be open on December 31st from 5pm-9pm. This is one of our most popular events and will be busy all night, reservations are highly recommended at 408-437-2170! Contact Patrick Sarte, Director of Food & Beverage, at patrick.sarte@hilton.com for any additional questions.

San Jose Events, Weekend of the 30th

 

Happy Friday from all of us at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose! Here are some fun things to do this weekend in the Silicon Valley! Book a room today and enjoy your time with us in San Jose, CA!

Club Max (located inside DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose): Friday and Saturday, 8pm

An original Silicon Valley hang out, featuring live music and DJ entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights.

San Jose Dance Theatre & Los Gatos Ballet: The Nutcracker: Friday, Sat, Sunday, 7:30pm

This Christmas classic tells the story of a young girl who is whisked away into a magical dreamland filled with exotic dancers, a rat army, toys that take on human form, and much more.

Retro Dome presenting Elf: Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm

Get into the spirit of Christmas with The Retro Dome as they present a screening of the hit comedy film, Elf.

Downtown Ice Skating Rink: Friday (5-9), Sat (noon-midnight), Sun (noon-9)

Now in its 17th season, and ninth at its present location, the one-of-a-kind circular rink is open daily for 59 days in the heart of San Jose’s traditional holiday activities. The rink, 8,100 square feet, will attract more than 40,000 skaters and thousands more spectators.

 

San Jose Downtown Ice

Nov. 18-Jan. 16 – Downtown Ice. Who says you have to be in the snow to be able to ice skate? The San Jose Downtown Association has brought the snow to us! A fabulous ice skating rink will be placed in downtown San Jose starting Friday, Nov 16th at 5pm on Market St. Come by the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose before you head to the skating rink and grab a nice warm beverage and delicious meal at 1 of our 3 great dining outlets!

2050 Lobby Lounge & Bar :

Offering delicious cocktails and bar bites, 2050 Lobby Lounge & Bar is a great place to come and relax.

Sushi Totoro :

Overlooking the pool the Sushi & Sake Bar offers California-inspired sushi & fresh seafood from around the world.

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops:

The finest juicy, tender Prime Steaks; succulent chops and sensational seafood served in a stately atmosphere at Spencer’s. A wide selection of wines, single malt scotches and small batch bourbons is available.

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

More details about this great San Jose Downtown Ice Skating Rink can be found at www.sjdowntown.com

Address:

120 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 291-0525 (Rink) or (408) 279-1775 (SJDA)

2012-13 Hours: (Subject to severe weather conditions and private party bookings)

Nov. 16 – Dec. 14 and Jan. 6 – 13

*Monday-Thursday: 5-9 p.m.
*Friday: 5 p.m.-midnight
Saturday: noon-midnight
Sunday: noon-9 p.m.

* Due to private parties:

  • Dec. 5 the rink will be open from 6-9 p.m.
  • Dec. 12: 7-9 p.m.
  • Dec. 14: 7:30 p.m. – midnight

Dec. 15 – Jan. 5 (Winter Break)

Daily: 11 a.m.-midnight

Special holiday hours

Nov. 22, Thanksgiving: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Nov. 23, Day after Thanksgiving: 11 a.m. – midnight
Dec. 25, Christmas: 2 p.m. – midnight
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Jan. 1, New Year’s Day: 2 p.m. – midnight

Admission

Children 10 & younger: $13

11-older: $15

Pay with Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover
Admission includes ice time and rental skates (skate sizes range from toddler 8 to men’s 13)
Skate all you want (no in-and-out privileges)

First-come, first-serve

Bark in the Park, San Jose

Being that DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose is a dog friendly hotel, we love to share with our guest the great upcoming events in San Jose for you and your furry friend! Enjoy!

Come to the 16th Annual Bark in the ParkTM canine celebration in downtown San Jose, California. It’s a unique festival for the whole family, including your dog and his best friend.

Bark in the Park 2012

Saturday, September 15, 2012
10 AM to 5 PM

William Street Park – William and South 16th Streets, San Jose

Bark in the ParkTM is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee Park neighborhood’s Campus Community Association. All proceeds benefit the CCA and local Pet Chairities.

More information at Bark in the Park