The vibrant and diverse East Bay, with cities like Oakland and Berkeley, is a cultural and culinary hotbed. San Jose, and the Silicon Valley, is an essential hub of innovation. Plus, you’ll find quaint waterfront towns, incredible shopping, fantastic museums, and endless outdoor delights at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Menlo Park
Size: 121 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Casual
Year Opened: 2009
Location rules at Rosewood Sand Hill – Right in the midst of Northern California, you are at the foot steps of hiking, cycling, golfing, paddling as well as Stanford University and Silicon Valley.
The Santa Cruz Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for the inspiring Bay Area views from Rosewood Sand Hill. The hotel’s 121 elegant guest rooms and suites, surrounded by fragrant courtyard gardens, are perched on hillside tiers in the relaxed style of California ranch architecture. All offer private balconies or terraces, sumptuous marble baths, original artwork, and high-tech amenities. Madera restaurant features modern, farm-to-table cuisine with ingredients sourced from local growers, while Sense®, A Rosewood Spa draws ingredients for natural treatments from the abundant resources of the California coast.
I AM A ROSEWOOD ELITE PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
Palo Alto
Size: 200 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 2006
A Contemporary Business Hub With The Highest Standards Of Innovative Hospitality
At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.
I AM A FOUR SEASONS PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
• Daily full breakfast for two people per bedroom, served in a hotel restaurant or through In-Room Dining
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Guaranteed late check-out at 4pm
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Palo Alto
Size: 73 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Hip
Year Opened: 2023
For an ultra-private stay, reserve a room on the Ryokan level of the hotel with secured elevator access, priority seating in the restaurant, and high-tech meeting spaces.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Nobu Hotel (helmed by world-renowned chef, Nobu Matsuhisa and award-winning actor, Robert De Niro) is a 73-room boutique property that blends minimalist Japanese tradition with modern luxury. While it’s geared for business – all rooms are tech-friendly; the hotel also has its own tech concierge – those traveling for leisure will find plenty to pique their interest, from signature dishes like Rock Shrimp Tempura to exclusive sake lists.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Woodside, south of San Francisco
Size: 30 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary Classic & Secluded
Year Opened: 2019
More than a few high-end lodgings claim to offer something more than simply a luxury-hotel stay, but Canyon Ranch makes perhaps the most persuasive case. You certainly don’t grab a room for the night at their iconic Tucson resort just because you’re passing through town without a place to sleep. And you don’t end up at Canyon Ranch Woodside, the brand’s smaller, retreat-focused property on the mountainous San Francisco Peninsula, without a bit of advance planning.
Hard to believe all this sits just minutes from Silicon Valley, and half an hour from San Francisco International Airport. Guests, naturally, include plenty of locals and near-locals looking to reset, recharge, or otherwise restore themselves. If it were just a luxury resort, it would be impressive enough; approached with a bit more ambition and intention, it’s the sort of place where transformations are made.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
► My Virtuoso Bay Area Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: Bay Area Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Bay Area.
► VISIT CALIFORNIA: Bay Area Page
The official visitor information for the Bay Area.
San Francisco General Information Page
or leave a comment below
page updated: August 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, California Tourism Board
Please Note: All Hotel / Resort / Cruise / Services Amenities are subject to availability and may have changed since the date of this being originally published.
Leave a Reply