| upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and/or separate work spaces with whiteboards and art supplies. this relaxed, artsy hotel in a stylish midcentury building is an 11-minute walk from the nearest train station, 2 miles from the hiller aviation museum and 9 miles from downtown palo alto. featuring colorful furnishings and sitting areas, the modern, sophisticated rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus microwaves, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary perks include parking, and continental breakfast served in a bright, contemporary dining area
San Francisco International Airport 18 min
Coyote Hills Regional Park (22 min)
978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Sawyer Camp Trail (18 min)
A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. Filoli Historic House & Garden (14 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Coyote Point Recreation Area (17 min)
Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas. CuriOdyssey (16 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Googleplex (15 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (20 min)
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Hiller Aviation Museum (7 min)
Museum on the history & future of flight with various aircrafts on display, plus a flight simulator. Hoover Tower (23 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (9 min)
467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views. Pulgas Water Temple (15 min)
Beaux arts monument with a reflecting pool celebrating the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct completed in 1934. Computer History Museum (15 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Huddart Park (24 min)
This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. Shoreline Amphitheatre (16 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (26 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. | 
