Local Haute Hotels

Hayes Mansion is San Jose’s Best-Kept Hospitality Secret

The grand Mediterranean-Revival Hayes Mansion gleams beneath a canopy of palms, looking more Napa Valley than Silicon Valley. A long driveway leads to the impressive, whitewashed estate that feels like a private…

Casa Palmero: Pebble Beach’s Most Exclusive Hideaway

Carmel is no stranger to charming boutique hotels. But within the gates of Pebble Beach—where manicured fairways meet the Monterey Peninsula’s wild Pacific coast—Casa Palmero offers a rare kind of intimacy. With…

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley: Summer Camp for Grown-Ups

In Sunnyvale, where hi-tech reigns, a new hotel feels deliberately analog. The Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley sits in the cradle of innovation, yet it invites you to unplug. You could throw a…

North Block Hotel: Napa Luxury, Elevated by Cuisine

In the heart of Yountville, North Block Hotel offers a quietly luxurious base for discovering Napa Valley’s most refined pleasures. With just 20 guest rooms arranged around a tranquil, tile-adorned courtyard, the…

Inside the Redwood Room at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Nestled within San Francisco’s swank Clift Hotel, the iconic Redwood Room is a throwback to a time when cocktails were stirred, not shaken, and sophistication was the name of the game. This…

Unwind at Poetry Inn During Napa’s Winter Calm

A Napa autumn, with its fall foliage and buzzy harvest activity, is not to be missed. Yet, a Napa winter delivers its own charms. Colder months in the valley offer peaceful and…

Luxury Defined by the Details: Bernardus Lodge & Spa

In and of itself, Bernardus Lodge & Spa always delivers a luxurious experience. The chic resort, located in bucolic Carmel Valley, features a central pool and hot tub, verdant gardens in which…

Sip Through the City at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Step into the elegant world of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and tour the city via the hotel’s inventive cocktail program that pays homage to San Francisco’s distinct neighborhoods. The essences of Chinatown, North…

Mendocino Coast’s Sacred Rock Inn is Stunning

After 10 years of renovations, Sacred Rock Inn is ready for its close-up. Located along the beautiful Mendocino Coast in Elk, the historic inn has been lovingly renovated and redesigned by the…

Discovering Dillon Beach Resort

Just a little over an hour away from the city is an idyllic coastal escape perfect for couples, friends, families—and you.

Let Love Bloom Anew at Sausalito’s The Inn Above Tide

True to its name, Sausalito’s The Inn Above Tide perches directly over San Francisco Bay waters. All 33 of its guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views that on any given day may…

Natural Luxury: 1 Hotel San Francisco

One of a handful of 1 Hotels worldwide, the San Francisco locale is a beautiful example of the brand’s environmental ethos: that those who travel the world should also care about it.…

Dawn Ranch

Don’t miss this hidden gem in the heart of Sonoma County, with warm hospitality, idyllic surroundings, and unforgettable chipas.

Life is Good at Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

Historic MacArthur Place has witnessed a few transformations over the years. Current changes, both big and small, place the bucolic resort in the highest hospitality echelon. Formerly a prestigious 19th century estate,…

Carmel Valley’s Hidden Gem: The Quail

A Carmel Valley mainstay for nearly 60 years, The Quail is perhaps this bucolic region’s best kept secret. Nestled at the foot of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the resort sometimes takes a…