https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/03/09/fairmont-hotel-bankruptcy-marks-the-end-of-an-era-in-san-jose/

Consider me among those stunned by the bankruptcy filing and abrupt — and temporary, I hope — closing of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. Hotels and restaurants have been absolutely devastated by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I would have bet on the Fairmont weathering the storm.

When the hotel does reopen, most likely under a new brand, it will still mark the end of an era in San Jose. The iconic hotel was the crown jewel in the downtown redevelopment effort when it first opened in 1987 and quickly became the place to see and be seen. Its guests included Presidents Clinton and Obama, countless celebrities from Muhammad Ali to Lady Gaga, and other dignitaries visiting San Jose. It’s been the site of hundreds of charity galas, hosted weddings both lavish and modest, and provided a backdrop for downtown events including Christmas in the Park and the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.