I had an incredible experience! The hookah was top-notch with a wide variety of flavors that were perfectly prepared and lasted a long time. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and unwind.(best part the had football on with the volume up, very hard to find in the Bay Area) What truly stood out, though, was the amazing customer service. The staff was extremely friendly. They made sure we had everything we needed and checked in regularly to ensure we were having a great time. Overall, I highly recommend read more

The host was very rude. He forced us to order 3 hookas for 7 people. The host was not also hospitable.

I'm diggin' the spot! It's located inside this middle eastern type plaza that's pretty much ran down. Some of the local stores around look like they're out of business and not doing too well. Red Room looks like one of these shops as well. From the outside, it doesn't look appealing and instead looks like a hardware store that's barred up from the outside. When you enter in, it's whole different story. The walls are dark red, dim lighting, nice black leather lounging furniture, smooth stone grounds, clean setting, etc. The hookahs here are clean and up to date. Their hookah hoses are thick and comfortable for grip. My bro in law and I took about a good hr and half with our single flavor. It did get really bitter at the end and harsh to puff but otherwise it was good. We smoked this popular flavor called elixir which had lemon mint, white grape and some other flavor. This was a pretty good mix but I've had better. Overall, this place is awesome! I do like how it gives off this VIP/Lounge feel. There's separate areas for a more intimate vibe with friends or a date. I'm def coming back! read more

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Interesting location for a Hookah place. It's located in a practically empty shopping center off of Almaden Expressway. It was close to work and we headed over after a long day. Walked in and right away, was thrown off by the lighting. It is super bright in here for a Hookah bar! Weird! They seat you and give you menus. The seating was terrible! OMG not sure if we were unlucky and had the most uncomfortable couch in the joint but it was like sitting on the Flintstone's family couch lol. My butt hurt after only five minutes. House rules is 2 people max per Hookah so we had to order 2 of them. There was only one hose per Hookah too. We had orange and white peach and everyone enjoyed them. At around 4pm there was a good amount of people here which kind of surprised me. They have sodas, waters and snacks for sell at the counter. You pay after you are done. Price point was fair. Customer service was good, they checked up on us pretty regularly. Please get better couches and turn down the lighting! read more

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Used to love coming here on a weekly basis. The hookah is great (always ordered the elixir) and the ambiance is nice. Except: *Omar no longer works there. He used to make it a point to come and check on us regularly and replace our coals. We no longer get the same service. *No food or drinks. I respect that... but not when the owners are sitting right beside me eating their meals while telling us we cannot. *Speaking of no drinks, they used to offer really good iced drinks; smoothies and fraps, which they no longer offer. Bring the fraps back and I may just come back and tolerate the awful service. read more

Almost missed this place because it's kind of tucked away in a sketchy little dark plaza. Best friend wanted to hookah for her birthday so I couldn't deny her. She's the one who decided on this place. Parking was dark with no lights around. It felt like we were entering a secret club. Gus sitting outside staring us down as we entered didn't make me feel any safer. Receptionist greeted us upon entry and we picked our flavors. I think we went with some some fruity flavor. We sat down on a comfy couch next to another couple. It's a very lounge-y place. Hookah was brought over to us in a timely manner and coal was changed at least once. Hookah isn't really my thing so I got bored after our time was up. Overall it was a good hookah joint. read more

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I've came here twice an each time the customer service was incredible. The atmosphere is fun an delightful Even the set up of Red Room is creative. There are NO rats an I repeat NO rats in the building. Red Room it's close convient an cheap I can see myself coming here everyday to have fun an relax. The Red Room is the perfect place to hangout an be with friends they have amazing flavors My suggestion try White Gummybear an lemon mint. I can't wait till I go back again!!! :D read more

Red Room Hookah Lounge - Buddha smoking - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

I think this place will be my new go to hookah spot. Came here last weekend with a plus one for the first time & the price is really decent compared to other spots. We tried the white gummy bear ($15) & it was pretty flavorful. Can't bring in your own drinks (they check bags), & be prepared to make friends because the seating is close to other parties. Other than that no complaints. read more

*Not a fan of the lay out, service, ambience, or hookah* The nice thing is that its located close enough to SJ eateries open 24/7. Usually lounges have like a neat ethnic feel that inspires some kind of energy. Not this spot. Seating arrangement is awkward. Playlist is no fun. Decent menu. Shared parking lot. I'd rather go to a lounge up north. read more

Looks like you have great reviews because you have worked hard for them. It takes a lot of time a hard work to maintain such high reviews. Keep it up read more

Customer service is great here. Prices are good. Last time I came in there was an issue with another customer saying inappropriate things. Everyone quickly assisted and made sure I was comfortable. This is my fav place to go when downtown. read more

It shouldn't be this way, but I'm always pleasantly surprised when I find a business that is staffed by people who are knowledgeable and passionate about their product. Such is the case at Red Room Hookah Lounge. Come twice or three times, and you'll already be treated as a regular. They'll remember your favorite hookah, and bring it to you, expertly prepared. If you want to try something else, just tell them what you like, and they'll recommend the perfect flavors for your palate. And they'll be absolutely correct. They understand the subtleties of the hookah experience. If it's not tasting quite right, they'll fix it. Sometimes it's too much heat from the coals; sometimes it's too much smoke buildup. Whatever it is, they won't be happy until you're happy. read more

Easily the best hookah lounge I've been to so far in the Bay Area and probably in my top 10 hookah lounges ever. Everything about this place is how hookah lounges should be and I implore SF lounge owners to visit this place and take some notes on how to properly run a hookah lounge. I've been here over a dozen times and I honestly wouldn't waste my time anywhere else in NorCal if only it were closer to me. Pros: Service: I've never had a problem with anyone who's worked here not being on top of their game. Everyone is super friendly and accommodating. Very well staffed and responsive, always. Hookah: Flawless. Always well-packed and hits smooth. Plus they have a good variety of Tangiers and that's pretty much all I need. Layout: There is A LOT of space to move around the hookahs and that's honestly underrated in most places where it's easy to knock over stuff. The seats are super comfy and the place has great vibes overall. Parking: there is a massive lot and almost always easy to find a spot. Cons: None. read more

Sit here for one and half hours charcoal guy past by 3 times gave me no charcoal even asked for it for 3 times I guess they only give service for thier friends only read more

Red Room Hookah Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Found out that they just opened again a few months ago, and it's quite exciting because I will be visiting again for sure. Nice chill atmosphere with snacks and drinks. I tried a hookah flavor at first that I didn't like but the girl working did a mix of their big boy flavor and it was SO GOOD! Def try Big Boy read more

My girls and I came here after eating dinner since it was really close by to where we had dinner. The workers are actually so nice. They made us feel welcome there. Us girls treated our self to the glass hookah. We had lemon mint, ambrosia and white gimme. The glass hookah hit really well. We didn't have any disappointment on that The environment overall was really good. I'd definitely come back to this spot whenever I come to San Jose read more

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The staff is very welcoming to first-timers like me. This is my fifth visit in two months...and we'll be back in a few weeks. Thank you for continued, enjoyable experiences. read more

The girl there charge my hookah twice , also the hookah is not good . Taste like bugg killer spary ! Now you know . Go head and try this place if you want . read more

There are hookah lounges in San Jose that have really good black tea but none have green tea. Ive been to this place a few times and the green tea always hits the spot lol. The hookah gets better each time I smoke at this place. Another thing that really surprised me was the green starbuzz hose with each hookah. Most lounges use the stock hoses and those obviously suck. For now the coal service is SUPER fast. Most lounges that open up are fast for the first few months and then they start slowing down. So we shall see about that when I update the review in a few months. The seating is super comfortable like someone else said. You can sit there for hours without getting uncomfortable. good hookah, friendly service, and comfortable seats is all you need from a hookah spot. read more

The tobacco this place has must be extra special because I'm still feeling a little buzzed by it a day later. Me and the wifey plopped down on the couch after watching the dramatic conclusion the the Warriors Spurs game one. We asked the server what we should get and she recommended the Elixir. The hookahs themselves are nice and tall so the drag was nice and smooth. The Elixir was a nice mixture and it made me feel so relaxed. I'm not giving the place 5 stars because there is a little too much lighting and I was hoping for more private sitting. I was practicing blowing smoke rings and didn't want to make goofy faces in front of people. Anyway great place to chill and unwind. read more

Welcoming staff and great flavors. I'll likely return in the future if I find myself in San Jose again.

This is a good place. And I drive 12 miles to come here when I have other Hookah places close by. The quality of Hookah and the service have always been good except for today. This may be a one time thing but I would like to put it out there. The service sucked today - literally. We had to wait very long for coal replacements and had to go to the front desk many times. In spite of that, we could manage to get the guy once and the first question he asked was 'Is this your first time here?' I had tried to brush off the existing coal and one of it had shifted to the center. He cited that as a reason of it feeling harsh. The coal has almost burned out and we were getting almost no smoke. I'm a Hookah connoisseur and have been to almost all Hookah Lounges in the South Bay. Secondly, we had to wait longer for the next 2 coal changes and every time we got up to talk to the staff we were told that the coal guy will go to each Hookah and if he's not coming that means they're heating the coal. I saw them coming to the ones right opposite us and changing the coal but completely ignoring us for some weird reason. We sat there for almost 2 hours and our Hookah experience was ruined. Having more customers is not an excuse since they should be efficient at managing crowd. That's what service is and that's what we tip for. read more

The customer service here is the best! Better than any other lounge. Really cool/chill environment. Hookah hits forever. The house mixes are amazing Recommend for sure read more

Update: with my mediocre review last time, the owner had reached out to me. She apologized for the mediocre service. I came back with a different group of friends and on a week day this time. The service was a1 like the first ever time we went here. The guy who was changing the coals was hilarious and super nice. The owner herself came out to talk to me which was a plus. It shows she truly cares about the business and is looking to improve in anyway she came. Keep in mind, I didn't leave a nasty review the last time, I only spoke my opinion in hopes the owner would read it to improve her business in which is did! It's nice to see that they truly care about their customers. After this last experience, it changed my perspective of the place and I will continue to come here when I am in the area. Thank you red room for the great service. See you soon! Old review : The last 5 times I've been here, it was not the same experience I used to get when I came. The girls in the front are always super rude. They expect you to know how it works. I know that I've been here a lot of times, but sometimes I forget how many add on people you're allowed per hookah. The last time in particular, the guys who usually come around to change the coals only came by 2x during the entire time my party was here (2 hours). We had to keep asking for the coals to be changed but they would only come by every hour. When the flavor ran out I asked the hostesses if I can refill the flavor I waited 15 mins then proceeded to the front desk again to ask where our flavor was. I wasn't aware that they were making it and bringing it to the table since I'm not usually the one asking for a refill. Instead of a simple "yes, we are currently making it right now and it will be out shortly," her response was. "Yea! I put the order in already. " and rolled her eyes at me. I simply apologized since I was aware how it works and walked back to my booth. I've noticed it is not as packed as it used to be and I'm always seeing new faces everytime. Either way... i only come here because of the Lavo, and because it is close to the house. Ps- the hazelnut honey coffee sounded really good and I kept seeing people with tea/coffee so I ordered one. It tasted like watered down coffee with just the hazelnut little creamer things. Disappointed read more

I came here with 2 of my girl friends on a Saturday night and this place was kinda packed.. There were still a few seats left but the host sat us at the edge of a couch with 3 other people and one of us could touch the other people and one of us was sitting on the very edge! We were not happy with that so we asked to sit somewhere else and the host was very hesitant. She didn't want to sit us anywhere else, she even said it. So we finally got to move cause we ended up standing for a bit.. Not happy with that! She wasn't too friendly either.. I wanted to come here to try out the Lavoo hookahs cause I think they're the only ones in San Jose who have them.. They're just pretty hookahs! :) it hits really well and it doesn't get harsh! Definitely recommend getting a Lavoo hookah when coming here.. I believe it was $35 for 3 people per Lavoo hookah. The atmosphere of this place is OKAY. I don't like the fact that you can't sit across with your friends and talk to them face to face like I can at other lounges.. I understand that it could be a safety hazard but ehh.. I've been to better lounges with a better seating arrangements. Especially how the host sat us all weird lol I'd come back only if I'm lazy to set up my own hookah at home or if I wanted to use the Lavoo. read more

Been here about 5 times, yes I drive all the way from Hayward to smoke here lol. Their hookah is just as good as Smoke This Hookah in downtown. It's in the cuts of San Jo but once you get inside, you'll forget about that. Plenty of parking! They have tons of drinks to choose from as well, I always get the white peace iced tea, hits the spot. Prices are pretty average for lounges in the Bay Area. Customer service is great when it's not overcrowded! Definitely a new kick it spot though. read more

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I have gone to literally every hookah lounge in the South Bay and none of them even come close to how excellent Red Room hookah lounge is! In January I had thrown my birthday party here, I gave them a two week heads up and they were so kind and helpful even when i wasn't sure how many people will be there, when I came in on the day of our spot was reserved and everything went perfectly, bonus was the belly dancer who danced with everyone! The music was hitting the spot and obviously the hookah was perfect! 5 stars for management and the other staff 5 stars for the hookah! 5 stars for the service! 5 stars for the drinks! Overall I suggest you start coming here it's the ideal hookah lounge :) read more

Love this hookah lounge. Staff is very helpful and friendly! Some of the employees know me by name. Very personal experience. Music and ambience is great. Definitely give this place 5 stars! read more

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Loving the hookah Loving the staff... Zorah, Tamana Best hookah, service and staff. Jafoor read more

Coming from LA I wanted to find a great hookah lounge with great service, awesome hookah, and awesome atmosphere and I have found it! The service is beyond great constantly checking on our hookah and charcoal. Lounge type seating with great music for you to sit around and have a great time with friends. I recommend to everyone! read more

Redroom hookah is the place to be if your looking for a place to relax and smoke to your hearts content, I've been coming here for a couple months now whenever I'm in town, I live in la and I still come out here for the smoke. Omar is the chillest guy I've met this guy goes out of his way to give great customer service, I recommend if you like a place with cool staff and respect customers this is the place to be. Just try it out you'll be back forsure look for Omar read more

GREATEST HOOKAH IN THE SOUTH BAY!!!!!!!! I always get lemon mint white gummy. It's always smackin. Best customer service. You don't have to compete to get anyone's attention. The staff is professional they never rock wife beaters with sandals and socks like every other hookah lounge in all of Cali. They have HD tv with whatever game that's supposed to be watched on. No whack bay area hyphy music. No stupid old movies playing. Outside patio area with fire pits are bomb at night. It's not super dark to the point where you cant identify anyone in the room like other spots. Well lit. Beautiful design and ambience. This is the place to be. read more

So in SF it's really really hard to find a good hookah spot now after all these stupid laws. I have been forced to trek to SJ for anything remotely good. Sadly a lot of places have turned the relaxing idea of enjoying a hookah into a rave or really really loud obnoxious club. Not so much with this place. Pretty much what I was used to. A coffee shop look, with couches and small tables through out. Great attentive staff, they brought out fresh coals preemptively (super rare lately). Pretty awesome. I want to come back. Hardest thing with this place is finding it. Google was like take a left, then take a left and put me in someone's driveway that was behind a wall. Basically this place is in a little plaza, but at night it's not visible from the street, but trust me it's there. But looks like I found my hookah spot from now on. Please don't turn it into a night club ever. read more

I've been coming to Red Room for a while now and have no clue as to why I haven't wrote a review yet! Amazing hookah!! Is almost all you need to know to come here, but there is more, service is great!! Everyone is always friendly, and they show that they thoroughly enjoy what that do. The set up is cute! It's great for groups and great for a date. The hookahs are always clean! And they give out disposable hoses every time. Which I love! The main attraction for me is their Tangiers. I'm very familiar with hookah and Tangiers, that being I am very picky with it and they never fail! They know exactly what they are doing! And I love coming here!. (All the way from San Mateo!) A must stop! read more

I've been here twice, and both times I ordered the "Haze" flavored hookah. Both times the hookah was stellar. Smooth, plentiful smoke, with good flavor. I've been smoking hookah 13 years and I know a good hookah when I inhale one. Trust me. Right now, this is the best hookah you can get from San Jose to San Fran. The lounge itself is nice. Red of course. The music was very loud the first time I came. This is a hookah lounge not a club. But today's kiddies can't get enough of their loud music. The clientele is also pretty young, all in their 20s. This demographic is expected considering its location in suburbia. Anyway, 5 stars for a damn good hookah. read more

Nothing but amazing things to say about this place! Me and my boyfriend started coming here when they opened and have literally had the best experiences each and every time. I've been mad slacking in my YELP game but I definitely owe this place a review! It is so easy for people to leave a review when they have a bad experience somewhere, but what about the 100 times you have an AWESOME experience and you don't take a second to share it??? Give credit where credit is due! Service: EXCELLENT! They stay on top of your coals ensuring a smooth hit from start to finish! They get busy, but it never takes away from the way they treat their customers which IMO is what makes or breaks the great hookah lounges! Menu: FANTASTICAL! They have all the best flavors! If you don't like fruit, then don't order fruit. It's common sense and the people who complain about that are retarded. I happen to love everything, but ELIXIR is our go to! Also, anything that has mint in it will give you flavor forever! If you are new to the game, I recommend asking the employees to help you! They have tried all the flavors and can give you genuine guidance to adjust to your particular cloud preferences! Hookah: They have the standard hookah set ups which are great, but they really step it up with their LAVOO hookah! OHMYGOD, it is fricken sweet! It lasts for hours and never gets harsh! Also it gives you massive clouds which I love, but who doesn't?!!! I recommend trying it at least once, you will never go back! Totally worth every penny! So why choose this place over another hookah lounge? To be honest, for us it comes down to the owners. Carlo and Tamana are legitimately the most down to earth business owners we have ever encountered. They treat you with respect, and don't give you that fake smile that a lot of small businesses tend to give you. They remember you, and talk to you on a level playing field, always making sure you are enjoying yourselves. Think of them as really awesome hosts at a party, but the party never ends, and they always take care of you. They have certainly customers for life out of us! CHEERS TO AN AWESOME ESTABLISHMENT! Keep up the good work! -Courtney and Chadwick =] read more

My gf, a friend and I went here on total random. Best choice ever, if you do not go here your dumb really just dumb. On top I bought the best piece I have ever had! Overall this was the best mini tirp ever, I wish we had one in Santa Cruz! Turn Up! -Majic read more

Red Room Hookah Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Jose, California

Love this place! Iv gone to many hookah lounges however this place has it all. Lavoo, and the tangiers? Probably spelt that wrong but oh well. The atmosphere is great as well! Great music and my favorite worker is Omar! Great service every time read more

Not really the best place to hookah in my opinion... I came here on a Saturday night with a couple of friends and it was quite busy. Upon arrival one of my friends brought a bottle of water with him because it was habitual for him to do so. When we got in they told him that they don't welcome outside drinks. My friend then went back to his car to put his water bottle back. We looked over the menu and we decided to get the Karma flavor (tangerine dream, bluemist, safari melon dew). When our hookah came out, I realized the hose was made out of plastic. I've never been to a hookah place where the hose was plastic. I mean, I guess it's a good way to recycle the hose if you don't constantly want to clean a hose. They also sell extra hoses if you want another hose. They hookah flavor was mediocre. Nothing too memorable for me. I also think they put mint in it and I don't really like mint. We also decided to get a Fumo (a glass container hookah set). The Fumo was a little funny looking because they added color to the water and the color they put in ours was blue. It reminded me of dish soap so smoking it wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. When one of the hostess walked by, one of my friends was sitting Crisscross applesauce (or Indian style if you don't know what crisscross apple sauce is) and she told him to take his feet of the furniture. I personally thought that was rude. Most hookah places aren't as knit picky as this place. One of the other things that ticked me off was when our coals needed to be refilled the person who was refilling our coal didn't even acknowledge us. Like he didn't say "do you need to refill on coals?" Or " how is the hookah? Are your coals feeling a little light?" This is my first time here and it will be my last. I am glad that I tried this place out because now I appreciate other hookah places better than this one. read more

Amaaaaaaaazing hookah, i love it and the service was great. The guy who helped us was such a nice person. I will sure come again :) read more