Best Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in California

Recent visitors say that CordeValle — located just 30 miles southeast of downtown San Jose, California — serves as an indulgent retreat from Silicon Valley. The isolated setting wins over guests with its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. While here, travelers can work on their golf game at the surrounding course, or practice their backhand on the tennis courts. For a more relaxing day, plan to lounge alongside the heated outdoor pool, or book a massage or a skin treatment at Sense Spa. Guests can indulge their senses further at the three eateries; previous guests say that the food here is expensive but worth the price. What's more, visitors can head to the on-site winery for a tour and some tastings. At the end of the day, CordeValle's 45 enormous rooms enchant many previous visitors with their fireplaces, private patios and spectacular views. Yet travelers say that it's the friendly customer service staff at this Rosewood property that makes staying here truly enjoyable.

Southwest of Palo Alto, California, in a quieter part of Silicon Valley, the Rosewood Sand Hill offers a relaxing night's stay splayed out on 16 carefully landscaped acres. The hotel's interior is just as beautiful as its surroundings, with plush furnishings, a muted color palate and a wealth of amenities. Guest rooms and suites all come equipped with marble bathrooms, private balconies or terraces, Italian bed linens, Nespresso coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. The indulgence continues at the Sense Spa, Alex Chases Salon and at the on-site restaurant, Madera. This Michelin-starred eatery wows diners with its American cuisine. However, for many visitors, it was this Rosewood property's friendly employees that truly made their stay.