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Unique Hotels in California

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Francis House is located in Calistoga. The property is close to several of Napa Valley’s most popular wineries, including Chateau Montelena Winery, 3.8 km, Schramsberg Vineyards, 4.8 km and Charles Krug, 12 km. The air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi, a safety deposit box, a writing desk, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with guest robes and free premium toiletries. Guests can relax at the outdoor swimming pool, the infrared sauna, the salt room or in the library. A garden and fire pit are also offered to guests. A seasonal American breakfast is available every morning at the inn. Castello di Amorosa is 4 km from The Francis House, while Vincent Arroyo Winery is 2.1 km from the property. Santa Rosa Airport and Sonoma County Airport are both within 29 km of the property. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great bar. Nestled amidst breathtaking redwood trees and vibrant gardens, Vintners Resort is an enchanting luxury resort on a 92-acre working vineyard estate that promises an intimate hideaway like no other. Immerse yourself in laid-back Sonoma lifestyle and farm-to-table cuisine amongst colorful gardens and fountain courtyards. Start your day in our elegantly rustic café, open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Choose a seat in our dining room, complete with rock fireplace and wood-beamed ceiling, and enjoy picturesque views of our beautiful vineyards and gardens. The menu by Vintners Resort Culinary Team Schmidt showcases seasonal produce from local farms and our own gardens. Or sit outdoors on the patio for a full Vintners Resort experience. Thursdays through Saturdays, hotel guests can enjoy complimentary wine tastings by local legendary winery partners. Inspiring you to “live life” to the fullest, our Vi La Vita Spa at Vintners Resort is designed to help you relax, indulge, and rejuvenate. Discover luxurious massages and facials in the serene setting of our five treatment rooms, including a couples’ massage suite. Time at the spa is an essential part of every Sonoma wine-country getaway. Hotel Guests can enjoy a complimentary yoga class on Sunday mornings and monthly sound healing sessions under a wine country full moon. Connect to the land at John Ash & Co., founded in 1980 and recognized as one of Sonoma County’s original farm-to-table restaurants, offering a beautiful vineyard setting. Today, Vintners Resort Culinary Team Schmidt continues the tradition by selecting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from our own culinary gardens, including our fig and olive orchards. The allure of Vintners Resort lies not only in its stunning Russian River Valley surroundings but also in its luxurious accommodations, amenities, and commitment to exceptional hospitality. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. Great bar. Set in Palo Alto in the heart of Silicon Valley and 1.5 km from Stanford University, The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive features a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and private cabanas. Guests of this luxurious accommodation can enjoy California cuisine at the on-site restaurant. This stylish hotel boasts panoramic views of the Stanford University campus and Palo Alto from a rooftop deck. Each air-conditioned room at The Clement is equipped with a 65-inch IPTV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room refrigerator. The spacious stone-lined bathrooms include guest robes, slippers and free toiletries. The Clement Hotel serves fresh, seasonal California cuisine prepared in their Open Kitchen. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Open Kitchen or the Dining Room. If they prefer, dining and drink service is also offered by the fire pit on the outdoor dining terrace and in the private cabanas on the roof-top pool deck. The elegant Living Room offers a stone fireplace where guests can relax with a cocktail or glass of wine. The Open Kitchen adjoins the Dining Room which features a fully stocked guest pantry that is conveniently available 24 hours a day. All-inclusive room service is also available. For convenience, there is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Concierge services and personal assistants are available, along with a rooftop terrace, and spa services. A fitness centre and a business centre are also located at the property. On-site valet parking is complimentary. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km from The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive. Show full description

Great location. Situated in Sonoma, within 500 metres of Mission San Francisco Solano and 24 km of Napa Valley Wine Train, Sonoma Bungalows features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. General M G Vallejo Home is 1 km away and Vallejo Home State Historical Monument is 1 km from the hotel. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms have a patio and others also feature city views. At Sonoma Bungalows all rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Krug Event Center, Sebastiani Theatre and Sonoma Plaza. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 46 km from Sonoma Bungalows. Show full description

Guest House. Unique. Great views. Featuring a garden, ★The Patrician ★ Hollywood Universal ★ is located in Pasadena in the California region, 1.7 km from Rose Bowl Stadium and 2.1 km from Norton Simon Museum. The property is situated 3.1 km from Castle Green, 3.5 km from Pasadena Convention Center and 3.5 km from Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rooms are fitted with a terrace. Each air-conditioned room at this accommodation provides access to a fully equipped kitchen and usage of a Great Room. Select rooms rooms at ★The Patrician ★ Hollywood Universal ★ have a patio. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. The nearest airport is Bob Hope Airport, 17 km from the property. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Cool. Great bar. A contemporary urban boutique hotel in a converted historic building located in downtown Napa, walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. Inspired by small European art hotels, unique original artwork and modern décor are featured throughout the property. The independent concept caters to self-sufficient travelers that value design, features, and location without plentiful amenities and services. While the staff is onsite during the day, guests can easily self-check-in and access rooms and common areas with keypad door codes. Accommodations include 5 stunning Loft Suites, 10 stylish rooms off an open-air courtyard, and a freestanding Bungalow. Property features include the swanky Lobby Lounge, DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom, Courtyard, Garden, and our common Kitchen and Pantry which are accessible to guests at any time. We look forward to welcoming you, cheers! .  Show full description

Apartment. Stylish. Great views. Set in Los Angeles, 5.6 km from Dolby Theater and 6.5 km from Capitol Records Building, HOLLYWOOD HILLS JETLINER VIEWS at STUDIO 1080 HOLLYWOOD offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and barbecue facilities. The property has city and quiet street views, and is 6.9 km from Hollywood Bowl. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Universal Studios Hollywood is 7.1 km from HOLLYWOOD HILLS JETLINER VIEWS at STUDIO 1080 HOLLYWOOD, while Petersen Automotive Museum is 7.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. Popular among women. Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 42 km from Antioch College, 42 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 43 km from Santa Barbara City College. Westmont College is 49 km from the accommodation, while Santa Barbara Museum of Art is 42 km away. Rooms are fitted with a patio. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, bed linen and a terrace with a mountain view. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Circle Bar B Guest Ranch guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 26 km from Circle Bar B Guest Ranch. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in the East Village within walking distance of shops and restaurants, this Cambria, California B&B is less than 16 km from Hearst Castle. A gourmet breakfast and Hors D’oeuvres and wine are offered daily. Offering high ceilings, each room provides a fireplace and a private bathroom. Select rooms offer a sunken bath tub and shower. Elegant crown moldings and antique furnishings are featured throughout the property. A 3-course hot breakfast is served at the Olallieberry Inn with fresh fruit, Olallieberry yogurt, homemade granola, and baked goods which are baked on site. There is a complimentary wine reception for guests each evening from 17:00 until 18:00 on the sundeck overlooking the gardens and creek beyond Concierge services are offered onsite. JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Halter Ranch Vineyard, Thacher Winery and other wineries are within 23 km of Olallieberry Inn Bed and Breakfast. Morro Bay State Park is 32 km away. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Located in Calistoga, this charming bed and breakfast is 2 km from Chateau Montelena Winery and 3.5 km from the town centre. A spa bath is featured in each guest room. A TV is provided in each charming room at Foothill House Calistoga. A full breakfast and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Old Faithful Geyser is 1.3 km away. Private bathrooms include free toiletries. At Calistoga Foothill House you will find a garden. The Petrified Forest is 4.5 km from this bed and breakfast. Sharpsteen Museum is 2.2 km away. Show full description

Luxury Tent. Lively. Set in Los Angeles, 5.7 km from Dodger Stadium and 6.5 km from LA Union Station, La Boheme Living offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Towels and bed linen are featured in the luxury tent. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Los Angeles, like cycling and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at La Boheme Living. Staples Center is 9.3 km from the accommodation, while Microsoft Theater is 9.3 km away. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 22 km from La Boheme Living. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Great value. Once home to Charlie Chaplin, this historical hotel is centrally located in West Hollywood. A home away from home, the luxurious suites come with free WiFi, fully equipped modern kitchens and a private patio. Each spacious suite at The Charlie West Hollywood is named after a Hollywood star and is individually styled. Spacious, open living areas, large windows, and weekly fresh flowers provide a relaxing atmosphere. A flat-screen TV and in-unit washer/dryers are included. The Charlie West Hollywood offers laundry facilities on site for added convenience. Guests can relax outdoors on the English garden terrace. This 4-star boutique hotel is less than a mile from Sunset Boulevard. Many local shops and restaurants are just steps away from the hotel. Show full description

Resort. Great bar. Popular among women. Located in Napa Valley, this Yountville, California hotel boasts an on-site pool and hot tub. Spa services are available. Area activities include art galleries, museums, antique shops and bike rental facilities. The on-site restaurant is headed by Chef Nick Tamburo who joins North Block from Manhattan’s Momofuku Ko, bringing a fresh energy to Yountville with his take on refined California cooking featuring locally grown, seasonal ingredients. The North Block Hotel includes guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, a large soaking tub and heated floors in the bathroom. Each room features a terrace or a patio with a seating area. The North Block Hotel is nearby French, Italian, Pacific Rim and California restaurants. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Creative. Popular among women. Boasting free bikes and views of garden, Churchill Manor is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Napa, 1.5 km from Napa Valley Wine Train. The air-conditioned accommodation is 23 km from Mission San Francisco Solano. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a desk. There is a private bathroom with bath in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Uptown Theater is 700 metres from Churchill Manor, while Napa Valley Opera House is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Buchanan Field Airport, 48 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Boasting an on-site tennis court, Rustridge Ranch & Winery offers accommodation in St. Helena, 23 km from Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Each room at this B&B is fitted with a wardrobe. Select rooms at Rustridge Ranch & Winery feature upgraded amenities such as a patio and a seating area. Full breakfast is available every morning at the property. Rustridge Ranch & Winery is 53 km away from Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. The Napa Valley is 40 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 122 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Offering an on-site tasting room, Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge offers furnished rooms with free WiFi. Ledson Winery and Vineyards are less than a 15 mile drive away. Featuring a fireplace and spa bathtub, all uniquely furnished rooms have a private balcony. A cable TV is provided in all guest rooms at Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge. Guests can enjoy a tasting of Zina Hyde Cunningham wines at the Zina Lounge. A reception staff can assist guests with day trips or tips about local attractions. On the Historic Sonoma Plaza, this hotel is surrounded shopping, restaurants, tasting rooms and a day spa. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring a spa bath in all rooms, this luxury hotel is nestled in Napa Valley, California. Offering Napa Valley wine tasting excursions. The Napa Valley Wine Train is only 5 minutes’ drive away. All rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station at Milliken Creek Inn. Rooms are styled in modern décor with luxury linens. A complimentary American breakfast is available daily and may be delivered in-room or anywhere on the grounds for guests’ to enjoy. A complimentary wine and cheese reception is available daily in the main house at Milliken Creek Inn and Spa. Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Renteria Wines and Rocca Family Vineyards are all within 15 minutes’ drive from Milliken Creek Inn. Napa Valley Opera house is 1 mile away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. SENZA Hotel, nestled in scenic Napa Valley, features a sun deck with an outdoor pool. All rooms are open to a private patio and offer a bathrobe. Each room at SENZA Hotel Napa is decorated in antique furniture and original artwork. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV and a comfortable seating area. Guests of this hotel and relax in the outdoor hot tub or sunbathe in poolside lounge chairs. A shaded patio is available and the hotel also offers a daily continental breakfast. SENZA Hotel is just one mile from California Wine Tours, which arranges tours of Napa Valley wineries. Vintner’s Golf Club is a 7-minute drive from the hotel and Napa Valley Museum is 11.4 miles away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Great value. Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco boasts Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Presidio National Park. Each guest room provides free WiFi. Guest rooms at this hotel boast modern amenities such as a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV and a Blu-ray player. The en suite bathrooms feature luxury bath amenities and plush microfiber robes. Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down comforters and an adaptive sound sleep machine are provided. Fresh espresso can be brewed with the in-room coffee machine. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service. Hotel Drisco features a free gourmet continental breakfast and free evening wine and cheese reception with fresh fruit and hot hors d'oeuvres. Guests will also appreciate free weekday car service to Union Square, the Financial District and Presidio businesses. After a cup of coffee in the sitting room, visitors can enjoy a workout in the on-site fitness centre or take advantage of free access to the nearby YMCA. With a 24-hour business centre, guests at the Drisco Hotel can always be productive. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 4.5 km away from Hotel Drisco. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Lovely property. Nice interior design. The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel features accommodation in Sonora. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a shared lounge. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The nearest airport is Merced Municipal Airport, 97 km from The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel. Show full description