Photo Source: The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park

The Ahwahnee Hotel, situated on the floor of Yosemite Valley, is constructed from stone, concrete, wood and glass. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark and Yosemite National Park’s distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel.  Known for its magnificent façade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee Hotel was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings: Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Glacier Point.  The destination of queens and presidents alike, this distinctive Yosemite National Park hotel offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance.

Photo Source:  Hotel Rex, San Francisco

The Hotel Rex in San Francisco takes its inspiration from the San Francisco art and literary salons of the 1920’s and 30’s. It is located in the heart of the theater district and one block away from Union Square, the center of the city’s shopping district. San Francisco’s Powell Street Cable Car line is one block away and travels to Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach. The hotel is also within walking distance to Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and the Museum of Modern Art.

Photo Source: Clift Hotel, San Francisco

The Clift Hotel in San Francisco is a template-breaking tour de force that forever changed the notion of what it means to be a luxury hotel since its opening in 2001. Elegant and sophisticated, yet in a totally modern manner, Clift takes conventional hotel philosophy and turns it on its head. Clift is Wonderland for the Jet Set. The famous and historic Redwood Room has been restored and reinvented as an exceptionally elegant and modern San Francisco bar and landmark.

Photo Source:  W Hollywood Hotel

The W Hollywood Hotel is ready for its close-up, striking a pose in the epicenter of the entertainment capital where glitz, glamour, glorious sunshine, power shopping, vibrant dining, world-class culture and cutting-edge style headline the marquee.

Photo Source:  Toll House Hotel, Los Gatos

The Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos, California is situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is the wonderful marriage of an intimate, small-town hotel and the modern sophistication that is Silicon Valley. Moreover, its Three Degrees Restaurant, Bar and Patio belongs on any short list of the best of Los Gatos. The name reflects the welcoming charm of its small-town community while the menu reflects the best in locally sourced, farm-fresh produce.

Photo Source:  Hotel Bel Air, Los Angeles

The Hotel Bel Air is nestled on 12 acres in the Bel-Air Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles.  Just opened after a two year transformation, this Spanish mission-style urban oasis wins a never-ending stream of praise for its faultless service, luxurious accommodations, and magical ambiance. Its famous restaurant is managed by world-renowned Master Chef Wolfgang Puck with a menu featuring modern California cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences in a spectacular garden setting.

Photo Source:  The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento

The Citizen Hotel, downtown Sacramento’s only luxury boutique hotel, offers a unique combination of old-world character and modern-day amenities. A plus for the non-superstitious, this hotel also offers the unparalleled luxury of the historic 13th floor, with updates to the décor that capture its original features, including the impressive tile work in the larger bathrooms. Where some guests have claimed to see the friendly ghost that still makes occasional appearances.