Downtown SJ The Hensley House
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Downtown SJ The Hensley House
San Jose, California, 95112
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Property Description
Welcome to the Hensley House of San Jose. It gained historical landmark distinction in 1990. It was the former home of San Jose Mayor Samuel Hensley who was responsible for developing San Jose from a small settlement to a large city in the Mid 1860’s. This house was originally built in 1894 and still retains it’s old world charms, but updated with modern amenities for your comfort. All seven units enjoy their own bathrooms, and large common living area, dinning area, and outdoor garden. Unit 6 is only for the entire 3rd floor of the property with its own small kitchen, en-suit bathroom, small living and dinning area. It stands out with original antique wood furnitures, wool carpet, marble sculptures, and original oil paintings. There is also a Tempur-pedic mattress replete with high count 100% cotton sheets, a single bed, a full-size sofa foldable bed, a fireplace, and a 65” smart tv to help you wind down after a fun day. Our common area for staying guests only. The first floor living dinning room available daily between 10am-8pm. No party, gathering, or more than one visitor without permission from the host before use the common area. To reserve our common area for small gathering, please contact the host. Additional fee may apply.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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8.4/10
Cleanliness8.4
Amenities8.4
Location8.4
Service8.4
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Surroundings
Airport: San Jose International Airport
(5.6 km)
Airport: San Jose Reid-Hillview Airport
(10.6 km)
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5
1 Bedroom Private Vacation Home
1 sofa bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Wi-Fi in room
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Guest Reviews
8.4/10
Very Good
20 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.4
- Amenities8.4
- Location8.4
- Service8.4
Average for similar properties in San Jose
Guest User
July 24, 2025
Great location
Very nice accommodations in San Jose
Guest User
July 20, 2025
We’re from Japan. The Hensley House, a historic building, is old but kept clean, and I think the owner's care was reflected in the room. Five people were able to live enough. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Guest User
June 29, 2025
Convention Stay
We stayed here to attend a local convention I found this place while trying to find reasonably priced accommodations, as all nearby hotels wanted 500 - 1,000 a night and the convention hotels sold out in minutes. This was perfect, located near the local transit, very reasonably priced, plenty of room for me and my sister in fact I'd say you could've fit five people in this room comfortably easily. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're looking to attend any event at the Mcenery Convention Center.
Guest User
June 19, 2025
This rental was a perfect size for the price, and everything matched the listing and previous reviews. The kitchen, air conditioning, and bathroom all worked as expected, and the bed was incredibly comfortable—one of the best I’ve ever slept in outside my own home. The location is convenient, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby in San Jose. We also enjoyed using the rental bikes just down the street. Street parking was easy and hassle-free.Just a heads-up: there are quite a few stairs to reach the unit, so it may not be ideal for those with mobility concerns. That said, the space itself worked for three adults and one teenager, and I’d stay here again!
Guest User
July 4, 2024
San Jose Getaway...
We have a lovely stay in room 6 of the Hensley House. This space was the entire top floor of the property. With events at SJSU planned it was a centrally located, peaceful, quaint, and lovely place to come home to at the end of the day. Coffee and chocolate croissants were a definite perk too!
Guest User
December 17, 2024
As promised
We were in town for a volleyball tournament and needed room to sleep for myself and 2 teens. It was great to have 3 separate sleeping areas and a kitchen to cook quick breakfasts and dinners. The only issue we had was with the heater, I couldn't figure out how to easily adjust it so at 4am each morning the temps got unbearably warm. I never had the time nor occasion to address it with the owners but if I had, I'm sure they would have addressed it quickly.
Guest User
August 10, 2023
Electricity
When we were no at the place, somehow the breaker became overloaded. I had to reset the breaker with the help of the owner but other than that it was a great place to stay.
Guest User
November 13, 2023
Amazing Historical Home
Worth every penny, incredibly beautiful home. I loved every minute, thank you for providing such a welcoming space!
Guest User
May 14, 2025
Great Stay
Property was great. Street parking was easy and free. Fun stay
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Public areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Property host
Mandy Li
About this property
Welcome to the Hensley House of San Jose. It gained historical landmark distinction in 1990. It was the former home of San Jose Mayor Samuel Hensley who was responsible for developing San Jose from a small settlement to a large city in the Mid 1860’s. This house was originally built in 1894 and still retains it’s old world charms, but updated with modern amenities for your comfort. All seven units enjoy their own bathrooms, and large common living area, dinning area, and outdoor garden. Unit 6 is only for the entire 3rd floor of the property with its own small kitchen, en-suit bathroom, small living and dinning area. It stands out with original antique wood furnitures, wool carpet, marble sculptures, and original oil paintings. There is also a Tempur-pedic mattress replete with high count 100% cotton sheets, a single bed, a full-size sofa foldable bed, a fireplace, and a 65” smart tv to help you wind down after a fun day. Our common area for staying guests only. The first floor living dinning room available daily between 10am-8pm. No party, gathering, or more than one visitor without permission from the host before use the common area. To reserve our common area for small gathering, please contact the host. Additional fee may apply.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 6.05KM |
| Nearest Train Station | San Jose Downtown - Diridon Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 2.55KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 5 |