Hotel Sainte Claire
historic place
The Hotel Sainte Claire, a Historic Place located in San Jose, Santa Clara County, was completed in 1926. Its construction and furnishing cost one million dollars, leading to its designation as 'San Jose's Million Dollar Hotel'. Designed by the prominent San Francisco architectural firm Weeks and Day, the Hotel Sainte Claire is a hexagonal, six-story building. Its architecture features detailing derived from the Renaissance Revival tradition. The hotel quickly established itself as the premiere grand hotel in the South Peninsula region, known for its elegant accommodations. In 1994, the Hotel Sainte Claire earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. It continues to be a recognized architectural landmark in downtown San Jose, reflecting a significant period in the city's history.