The Sainte Claire, a Larkspur Collection property, is located in the heart of downtown San Jose, California and features 170 uniquely designed guest rooms, more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space in unique and intimate settings such as their Grand Ballroom, Boardroom and Courtyard Atrium, and state of the art meeting technology and natural light.  Originally constructed in 1926, the Sainte Claire is just minutes away from the San Jose International Airport and within walking distance of the the McEnery Convention Center, the Tech Museum of Innovation and the HP Pavilion. The Sainte Claire features food and beverage services from their restaurant partner, Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana Restaurant.

From now through March 31st 2009, the Sainte Claire hotel offers meeting and event planners its new “3 Steps to Success.” This innovative program allows planners to choose from a wide list of features so as to create a perfect, customized package—and optimize meeting success--when booking 50 guest rooms or more per night. The “3 Steps to Success” package includes: 20 percent off The Sainte Claire’s Best Available Rate; an additional 5 percent off the total guest room bill upon conclusion of the event; and complimentary wireless Internet access in guest rooms and meeting rooms. Planners may also select from the following exclusive features: 50 percent off meeting room rental; 10 percent off Audio/Visual equipment; Complimentary guest room per 30 rooms booked. Planners who book a second event at The Sainte Claire by December 31, 2008 will receive 25 percent off the Best Available Rate for all guest rooms, plus an additional complimentary guest room & upgraded room accommodations.

All meeting planners will receive an American Express gift card based on the revenue acquired from bookings, previous to tax and gratuity, upon the conclusion of the event  All packages are based on availability. Certain restrictions may apply. Please visit www.thesainteclaire.com  for more information or contact Elizabeth Rose, Director of Sales & Marketing at (408) 271-3338 or erose@larkspurhotels.com