The upscale Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is located near the convention center and draws many business travelers. The hotel features large windows, natural wood, and modern decor, and the 300 rooms have comfortable beds and 42-inch TVs. The Hilton has a small but modern fitness center, a large pool, and an attractive outdoor terrace lounge. A pricey daily breakfast buffet and California-inspired lunch or dinner fare are available at New Leaf Restaurant. Room noise can be an issue -- a common problem for hotels in this neighborhood. Rates are typically fair for this caliber, but the nearby Solamar and Andaz are also worth considering.
The upscale Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is located near the convention center and draws many business travelers. The hotel features large windows, natural wood, and modern decor, and the 300 rooms have comfortable beds and 42-inch TVs. The Hilton has a small but modern fitness center, a large pool, and an attractive outdoor terrace lounge. A pricey daily breakfast buffet and California-inspired lunch or dinner fare are available at New Leaf Restaurant. Room noise can be an issue -- a common problem for hotels in this neighborhood. Rates are typically fair for this caliber, but the nearby Solamar and Andaz are also worth considering.
The 347-room Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is an upscale property located across the street from a lovely beach and two blocks from Santa Monica Pier. Rooms are stylish and sunny and feature great amenities such as terry towels, Bluetooth radios, premium minibars, and large flat-screen TVs, plus furnished balconies -- many of which offer beach views. Some units have private fire pits on the patio. Although rather narrow, the pool is a great spot for a relaxing day in the sun, while the fitness center is equipped with a wide array of cardio and strength-training machines. The hotel’s two restaurants offer good farm-to-table cuisine in casual spaces with outdoor seating. Travelers seeking an even more luxe stay may want to compare rates at Hotel Casa del Mar, which is right on the beach and features a spa.
The 347-room Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is an upscale property located across the street from a lovely beach and two blocks from Santa Monica Pier. Rooms are stylish and sunny and feature great amenities such as terry towels, Bluetooth radios, premium minibars, and large flat-screen TVs, plus furnished balconies -- many of which offer beach views. Some units have private fire pits on the patio. Although rather narrow, the pool is a great spot for a relaxing day in the sun, while the fitness center is equipped with a wide array of cardio and strength-training machines. The hotel’s two restaurants offer good farm-to-table cuisine in casual spaces with outdoor seating. Travelers seeking an even more luxe stay may want to compare rates at Hotel Casa del Mar, which is right on the beach and features a spa.
Built in 2005, the St. Regis offers the best in luxury: rooms with great beds and bathrooms, 24-hour butler service (for suite rooms only), and Remede Spa and pool. Its business-heavy SoMa surroundings and modern building lack the historical grandeur of Nob Hill's grand dames, but otherwise it stands shoulder to shoulder with its hilltop competitors.
Built in 2005, the St. Regis offers the best in luxury: rooms with great beds and bathrooms, 24-hour butler service (for suite rooms only), and Remede Spa and pool. Its business-heavy SoMa surroundings and modern building lack the historical grandeur of Nob Hill's grand dames, but otherwise it stands shoulder to shoulder with its hilltop competitors.
In a region known for its intimate inns, this upscale 322-room property stands out for its size and extensive features. Despite the location in an unattractive business park, the resort is still an excellent Wine Country Pick with large, elegant rooms featuring classic decor, plush beds, and modern amenities, plus free bottles of wine. The luxury spa, intimate wine tasting room, beautiful on-site vineyards, and fine-dining restaurant and wine bar make it possible for guests to have a real Wine Country experience without leaving the property. In this price range it's also worth considering the Westin Verasa, Napa (closer to downtown) and the Silverado Resort and Spa (which has its own golf courses).
In a region known for its intimate inns, this upscale 322-room property stands out for its size and extensive features. Despite the location in an unattractive business park, the resort is still an excellent Wine Country Pick with large, elegant rooms featuring classic decor, plush beds, and modern amenities, plus free bottles of wine. The luxury spa, intimate wine tasting room, beautiful on-site vineyards, and fine-dining restaurant and wine bar make it possible for guests to have a real Wine Country experience without leaving the property. In this price range it's also worth considering the Westin Verasa, Napa (closer to downtown) and the Silverado Resort and Spa (which has its own golf courses).
The upper-middle-range Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is located in the heart of Los Angeles, just a short walk from Universal Studios Hollywood, making it convenient base for tourists. It's also popular for meetings and private events. Its 500 guest rooms are well-equipped and comfortable, but they feel a bit dated. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and robes. Marble bathrooms are more modern, and have Peter Thomas Roth products. Features are a major draw, with a lovely outdoor pool area with private cabanas, a beautiful restaurant, a fitness center, and a free Universal shuttle, but Wi-Fi is free only for Hilton Honors members, and breakfast costs extra. Rates can spike at times; travelers looking for a budget stay nearby can consider Nite Inn at Universal City.
The upper-middle-range Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is located in the heart of Los Angeles, just a short walk from Universal Studios Hollywood, making it convenient base for tourists. It's also popular for meetings and private events. Its 500 guest rooms are well-equipped and comfortable, but they feel a bit dated. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and robes. Marble bathrooms are more modern, and have Peter Thomas Roth products. Features are a major draw, with a lovely outdoor pool area with private cabanas, a beautiful restaurant, a fitness center, and a free Universal shuttle, but Wi-Fi is free only for Hilton Honors members, and breakfast costs extra. Rates can spike at times; travelers looking for a budget stay nearby can consider Nite Inn at Universal City.
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel is an upper-middle-range property located just outside of San Jose’s city center. Its 40 guest rooms are subtly stylish, juxtaposing light and dark tones and featuring quirky artwork. The modest line-up of on-site amenities includes a nice restaurant with free breakfast, as well as several inviting meeting rooms. The hotel’s location provides easy access to lovely Parque Metropolitano La Sabana and ample dining options, but most of the city’s top attractions are a lengthy walk away. Balmoral Hotel offers an excellent alternative for travelers who prefer to stay closer to the sites of the city center.
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel is an upper-middle-range property located just outside of San Jose’s city center. Its 40 guest rooms are subtly stylish, juxtaposing light and dark tones and featuring quirky artwork. The modest line-up of on-site amenities includes a nice restaurant with free breakfast, as well as several inviting meeting rooms. The hotel’s location provides easy access to lovely Parque Metropolitano La Sabana and ample dining options, but most of the city’s top attractions are a lengthy walk away. Balmoral Hotel offers an excellent alternative for travelers who prefer to stay closer to the sites of the city center.
The budget Americas Best Value Inn & Suites is within walking distance of Disneyland attractions, GardenWalk, and restaurants. The 44 rooms, which include Family and Four-Bed Suites, come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges -- and some have big jetted tubs and views of the Disneyland fireworks. But furnishings show a bit of wear and tear, with stained carpeting in some places, and guests have complained about thin walls, and a pervasive smell of cleaning products in the rooms. An outdoor pool, hot tub, and two running fountains surrounded by two stories of rooms take center stage here. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, along with Wi-Fi. Another budget alternative to consider is the neighboring Castle Inn and Suites.
The budget Americas Best Value Inn & Suites is within walking distance of Disneyland attractions, GardenWalk, and restaurants. The 44 rooms, which include Family and Four-Bed Suites, come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges -- and some have big jetted tubs and views of the Disneyland fireworks. But furnishings show a bit of wear and tear, with stained carpeting in some places, and guests have complained about thin walls, and a pervasive smell of cleaning products in the rooms. An outdoor pool, hot tub, and two running fountains surrounded by two stories of rooms take center stage here. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, along with Wi-Fi. Another budget alternative to consider is the neighboring Castle Inn and Suites.
This 249-room budget hotel sits right in the heart of Yosemite Valley and within walking distance of the beautiful Yosemite Falls -- so guests going for location over charm might consider this option. It is significantly cheaper than the one other hotel right in the area, the more upscale Ahwahnee -- and the property reflects the lower rates. The room decor is probably going for "rustic," but it comes off as more outdated and just plain old, with cracked walls and loose screws. The two dining options on-site leave much to be desired -- one operates like a high school cafeteria and the other serves average food at fine dining prices. It's safe to say the location and low cost is about all that Yosemite Lodge at the Falls has going for it (plus a pool).
This 249-room budget hotel sits right in the heart of Yosemite Valley and within walking distance of the beautiful Yosemite Falls -- so guests going for location over charm might consider this option. It is significantly cheaper than the one other hotel right in the area, the more upscale Ahwahnee -- and the property reflects the lower rates. The room decor is probably going for "rustic," but it comes off as more outdated and just plain old, with cracked walls and loose screws. The two dining options on-site leave much to be desired -- one operates like a high school cafeteria and the other serves average food at fine dining prices. It's safe to say the location and low cost is about all that Yosemite Lodge at the Falls has going for it (plus a pool).
This cute, stylish boutique hotel fuses modern services and retro- and surfing-inspired decor. The colorful lobby features a bright, geometric carpet and a curved pull-apart couch, flanked by a yellow-framed photograph of surfers on the beach. The rooms are contemporary (if a bit bland), and all feature private balconies with views of the bay, wharf, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, as well as iHome docks, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Small but modern bathrooms feature bright orange and yellow tiles, and either shower/tub combos or walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. The restaurant, Aquarius, serves seafood in a casual space with ocean views, and amenities include a small pool and Jacuzzi (but no spa or fitness center).
This cute, stylish boutique hotel fuses modern services and retro- and surfing-inspired decor. The colorful lobby features a bright, geometric carpet and a curved pull-apart couch, flanked by a yellow-framed photograph of surfers on the beach. The rooms are contemporary (if a bit bland), and all feature private balconies with views of the bay, wharf, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, as well as iHome docks, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Small but modern bathrooms feature bright orange and yellow tiles, and either shower/tub combos or walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. The restaurant, Aquarius, serves seafood in a casual space with ocean views, and amenities include a small pool and Jacuzzi (but no spa or fitness center).
The three-and-a-half-pearl Beazley House is a charming 11-room property occupying two old-fashioned buildings separated by a greenery-filled garden. Just a five-minute walk from downtown Napa, and offering free on-site parking, the hotel is conveniently located for exploring the region. Individually decorated rooms have traditionally elegant decor, cozy beds, gas fireplaces, and air-conditioning, plus some have two-person jetted tubs. However, most rooms lack mini-fridges and those with mobility issues should note there's no elevator. Tons of freebies include a delicious breakfast with continental fare, coffee, and hot dishes, free nightly wine receptions with appetizers, all-day sherry and tea, and fresh-baked cookies. Innkeepers can provide area advice, as well as coupons for wineries and restaurants. Travelers wanting a more intimate experience than a hotel will find the Beazley House fits the bill, but it's worth comparing rates with the similar Churchill Manor.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Beazley House is a charming 11-room property occupying two old-fashioned buildings separated by a greenery-filled garden. Just a five-minute walk from downtown Napa, and offering free on-site parking, the hotel is conveniently located for exploring the region. Individually decorated rooms have traditionally elegant decor, cozy beds, gas fireplaces, and air-conditioning, plus some have two-person jetted tubs. However, most rooms lack mini-fridges and those with mobility issues should note there's no elevator. Tons of freebies include a delicious breakfast with continental fare, coffee, and hot dishes, free nightly wine receptions with appetizers, all-day sherry and tea, and fresh-baked cookies. Innkeepers can provide area advice, as well as coupons for wineries and restaurants. Travelers wanting a more intimate experience than a hotel will find the Beazley House fits the bill, but it's worth comparing rates with the similar Churchill Manor.