By The Editors By The Editors | February 16, 2022 | Lifestyle
Here are the best hotels in Silicon Valley no matter what your needs are.
2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park / Website
For a relaxing spa escape, head to the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. The serene Sense Spa offers a range of luxurious experiences, from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures, so you'll leave feeling refreshed and recharged.
2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto / Website
A timeless choice for a weekend escape, the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto is an ideal option for a retreat from the madness of daily life. Not only does the getaway have a luxury spa offering treatments inspired by the natural beauty of the redwood forest and other iconic natural California features, there's also virtual personal trainers and a rooftop lap pool on hand to keep you entertained all day.
Sip espresso inside the sun-drenched solarium while overlooking a terracotta-tinged courtyard. The owners have created a 62-room sanctuary reminiscent of an opulent Spanish manor festooned with wrought-iron balconies and fireplaces. Graced with romantic alcoves and lavish seating, this bespoke hideaway nails the aesthetic with trailing philodendrons, palladium windows and jewel-tone furnishings. For a special occasion, reserve the fairy-tale penthouse suite that opens to two patios and a fountain.
800 Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View / Website
Chef Christian McCallion admits Roger, the restaurant and bar at the Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View, doesn’t fit neatly into any category. He prefers it that way. The sleek yet comfortable venue already has a steady following, and for good reason: McCallion and his team produce fare that’s brilliantly unfussy and still elevated.
“Fine dining doesn’t need to mean stuffy service and dinner jackets,” says McCallion. “We’ve invested in a creative and interesting bar menu, conversation-worthy food and a gorgeous dining room. You won’t have to sacrifice an amazing experience for an approachable one.”
Standouts include roasted salmon (saffron, sweet pepper, dill yogurt) and pan-fried shrimp (Israeli couscous, cilantro, Fresno chile, chermoula). Moroccan corn ribs and toy box carrots, the latter with za’atar, pistachio and tarragon labneh, serve as reminders that the kitchen is adept at perfecting the details required of vegetarian fare.
750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto / Website
Glass doors whoosh open to the refreshing whiff of Tuscan oranges. Bicycles trimmed with wicker baskets await. Outside, a swimming pool and fire bowls summon respite. Together, with the new Wild Onion Bistro & Bar, this 150-room, miniresort celebrates luxury with wellness. Fave details? In-suite pink designer kettles and bone china teacups. Custom swivel chairs with nubby fabric are available to hug in every room.
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park / Website
Across from Stanford University sits the charming, family-owned Stanford Park Hotel, which just underwent a $14 million transformation. The modernization marries contemporary touches, such as the sleek wood bar, with its classic brick and shingle structure. Along with updating the lobby to create a comfortable, loungelike setting and remodeling the restaurant and bar Menlo Tavern, an outdoor dining area now lives among the lush courtyards and fire pits. Guests also can lounge at the new, fully furnished poolside cabana. As an homage to the hotel’s namesake, a collection of contemporary-style portraits of 157 notable Stanford University students, including John F. Kennedy and Sally Ride, is displayed throughout the hotel’s corridors.
Photography by: Photo courtesy of The Ameswell
