SAN JOSE, CA - Oakwood's newly remodeled apartment campus in San Jose earned praise in a recent edition of Silicon Valley's leading newspaper, The Mercury News.

 

In a May 17, 2003, article, the Mercury noted that, "One of the largest providers of temporary housing, Oakwood owns more than 20,000 apartments worldwide, including about 1,200 in the Bay Area. When demand began dropping in 2001, the company renovated its 402-unit complex in Mountain View. Once that was complete, renovations began at Oakwood San Jose. The Los Angeles company spent $14.7 million to upgrade its 789-unit complex on South Saratoga Avenue in San Jose."

 

It was indeed an upgrade two years in the making. Oakwood Worldwide has completed a grand renewal of its Oakwood San Jose estate , designed to make the property a hub for business travelers arriving in Silicon Valley. Yfree Wireless "Wi-Fi" Internet was added to the entire property, and other new charms include a sleek new fitness center, high-tech business center, richly appointed billiards room and a new lobby with stunning Eurasian decor. The property offers both furnished and unfurnished studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Located just off the 280 freeway at 700 South Saratoga Avenue, Oakwood San Jose is located at the center of Valley living, with shopping, dining, popular new Santana Row, and the San Jose International Airport nearby.

 

Mercury scribe Terri Morgan wrote that, "For Oakwood Worldwide, a privately owned company founded in the 1960s, renovating rather than downsizing makes sense. The firm owns and operates corporate apartments in Northern and Southern California, as well as Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and a half-dozen Asian countries."

 

Oakwood Worldwide is the largest global provider of corporate housing, with locations throughout the U.S., U.K. and Asia. Many of its clients are technology workers from around the world. Oakwood's expansion is taking it to new locations in Japan, Korea and India, all of which have deepening economic ties with Silicon Valley.

 

Commenting on Oakwood's strategy, the Mercury concluded that Oakwood is, "...confident corporate clients will be clamoring for Silicon Valley apartments when the economy recovers."

 

For reservations at Oakwood San Jose, please contact 800/888-0808 (nationwide toll-free), 408/551-6900 (San Jose), or www.oakwood.com. Travel agents may book Oakwood San Jose through the GDS code: IP, or via the following property codes: Sabre (45914), Galileo/Apollo (18350), Worldspan (7017) and Amadeus (SJC017).

 

Oakwood San Jose is a part of Oakwood Worldwide (www.oakwood.com), the largest global provider of corporate housing and serviced apartments, with locations throughout the U.S., the U.K. and Asia. Oakwood also owns and manages a portfolio of multifamily apartments. Oakwood's award-winning apartments are delivered with a rich standard of quality, reliability and personal service.