Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Palo Alto

Located right off Route 101, the sleek, reflective shape of the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto catches the eye of many passersby. But, like many Four Seasons properties, there is more to this hotel than its attractive design. Travelers relish the soothing brown decor and the state-of-the-art furnishings and bathroom fixtures found in the hotel's 200 guest rooms and suites, as well as in-room amenities such as L'Occitane bath products, down bedding and flat-screen TVs. And the on-site Quattro restaurant earns praise for pairing delectable Italian dishes with Californian wines. The Four Seasons also houses a full-service spa, a rooftop pool and a fitness center. But lodgers offered mixed reviews for the customer service: Many guests said they experienced friendly staff members that made their stays memorable. But others noted they encountered unhelpful and even rude employees and spa attendants.

Located in the heart of Palo Alto, California, Nobu Hotel Epiphany Palo Alto is an 83-room boutique hotel. The property's downtown Palo Alto location is highly walkable, and guests of the hotel are within easy reach of the nearby Stanford University campus and many restaurants and businesses. For those looking to stay on-site for meals, the hotel's ground-floor restaurant, Nobu Palo Alto, serves locally influenced dishes and Japanese-inspired fare concocted by acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Considering the hotel has a dedicated technology concierge who can answer tech-related questions and connect guests with local tech companies, it's safe to say that this Leading Hotels of the World outpost – which participates in the brand's Leaders Club loyalty program – is geared toward the tech crowd. Guests compliment the property's friendly staff and stylish, modern design found inside its facilities and rooms. All accommodations are outfitted with private balconies or terraces, flat-screen TVs, minibars, Illy espresso machines and beds appointed with pillow-top mattresses. Rooftop suites offer views of the city and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains.

This Westin property sits across the street from Stanford University and is within walking distance to the Stanford Shopping Center and downtown Palo Alto. The hotel's location makes it a popular home base for college events. As such, parents or prospective students will need to book a room here several months in advance for graduation and other big celebrations. The Westin Palo Alto also makes a good choice for business travelers thanks to a number of work-friendly amenities, including a business center, high-speed Internet access and ample meeting space. Overall, guests are pleased with their stays here: Travelers say guest rooms are comfortable, eacn coming equipped with Westin's signature Heavenly Beds, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and whirlpool tubs. The property also houses a full-service gym and a heated outdoor pool, as well as an on-site restaurant. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.