9 of the Best Hotels in Silicon Valley

Don’t expect to find Silicon Valley neatly marked out on a map. You will find the Santa Clara Valley though, which has Palo Alto at one end and San Jose at the other. And this region with its towns, shopping centres, media centres and industrial parks is what constitutes the tech mecca known as Silicon Valley. Fairly recently this flat region was farmland and plum orchards, and it still has a very affluent, suburban feel, with lovely architecture, great bars, restaurants and boutiques and a very rich cultural calendar. If you’re here to work then the best hotels in Silicon Valley are either those closest to your office, or else those affording you a beautiful view maybe in the Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay areas. If you’re visiting as a tourist then San Jose, Palo Alto and Santa Clara are where you’ll find the best hotels

City Break Hotels in Silicon Valley

• The Hotel Nia is a luxurious hotel with high design values that incorporate the location, the high-tech locale and industrial chic trends, into a glamorous environment. There are 250 rooms and suites, a huge pool with a fire-pit, a relaxed but elegant Mediterranean restaurant, complimentary bike hire, a gym and spa, lush gardens and a business centre.
• The Garden Court Hotel is a chic, Mediterranean villa-inspired property, with 62 elegant rooms decorated in a crisp dark blue-and-white colour palette. The rooms and suites are large, with generous balconies and large marble bathrooms too. It’s perfectly placed for exploring Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, and there’s a noteworthy Italian restaurant to come home to if you need to.

Luxurious Silicon Valley Hotels

• Palo Alto has a Nobu Hotel, of the chain of super-sophisticated hotels and Japanese restaurants. There are 86 rooms and suites, all artistically minimal, with lots of space and comfort, and lots of natural light. The restaurant is equally minimal and stylish, letting the innovative menu do the loudest talking.
• The Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley offers contemporary luxury, within an elegant, glass-fronted facade. There are 200 rooms and suites, with simple, neutral furnishings and all the hallmarks of quality, and when it comes to facilities there’s an excellent list, from the roof-top pool and bar, business lounge, spa and gym, to a choice of restaurants including a fine-dining Italian restaurant.

Most Romantic Hotels in Silicon Valley

• Los Altos’ Enchanté Boutique Hotel is our smallest pick in Silicon Valley: a 19 room, French-château style, boutique hideaway. The decor is French in style, with some wonderful fabrics, art and vintage pieces, and there are sumptuous modern luxuries, like Carrera marble bathrooms. You'll also find a library with an open fire, and a French/American bistro.
• San Jose’s Hotel Valencia Santana Row is a chic, city pad with enviable views over the valley, especially from its rooftop pool, bar and terrace. There are 213 rooms and suites, so it’s big, but not at all faceless; it’s got a very European feel, fitting in perfectly with surrounding Santana Row. As well as chic decor and private balconies, the best rooms also have fantastic city views.

Family-Friendly Hotels in Silicon Valley

• Just outside Palo Alto, the Rosewood Sand Hill is a sumptuous, ranch-style resort with views of both the Bay Area and the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a big place, spread out around a central pool and courtyard, and surrounded by rural views. And, as well as indulging in the spa, or eating in the Michelin-starred restaurant, guests can also go horse riding, play golf or go wine tasting. The rooms are large and stylishly simple, with original art, and large marble baths, and the public spaces are even more stylish.
• The Stanford Park Hotel is large, with 162 spacious rooms and suites, arranged around courtyards with pools, palms and fountains. Inside the decor is comfortable and classic, with big beds, cosy armchairs and log fireplaces. Either the fireplaces, the pool, the bar, or the excellent Menlo Tavern, will provide you with a warm welcome back after exploring the city. Open since 1895, this is a smart, historic base for visitors eager to make the most of the area. Suites are ideal for families.

Great Value Hotels in Silicon Valley

• The Domain Hotel is our pick as one of San Jose’s best affordable business hotels, with comfortable, contemporary rooms and suites with all the mod. cons., a business centre, and a heated pool and gym. But it’s not all work and no play, every evening they host a wine hour, with complimentary small bites at the bar.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could browse our recommendations for all the best places to stay in Palo Alto?
• or the the best places to stay in San Jose?
• Or even expand your search as far as San Francisco?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Tuesday, 2nd February 2021