Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton.

A meticulously preserved slice of Santa Clara Valley history, this 1905 Mission Revival estate transitioned from a private family home to a modern retreat without losing its grand Mediterranean character. Set within the 20-acre Edenvale Gardens Regional Park, the mansion underwent a significant recent renovation that balanced its National Register status with contemporary upgrades across its 214 rooms. The architecture remains the primary draw, featuring sprawling lawns, white stucco walls, and red-tiled roofs that frame a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Dining centers on Palm & Ember, which flows out to a fire-pit-dotted patio serving craft cocktails and small plates. It is a rare pocket of quiet, old-world California atmosphere tucked just south of downtown San Jose’s tech hubs.