Saratoga Hotels with Breakfast

We live in the Bay Area and have driven through Saratoga a million times (I even went to pre-school there a million years ago). As we started to ease out of the pandemic (or hopefully ease out) we wanted a 'staycation' so we could pickup wine from a nearby winery without having to drive far, enjoy a neighborhood we don't spend much time in, and visit Hakone gardens. The hotel has recently been updated, and everything was very refreshed. Service was delightful. The hotel was extremely clean. The location - right on the creek - was peaceful and idyllic. The bar was open that evening which was a nice extra, and there was an espresso rickshaw in the parking lot on Sunday morning. We accidentally left an item behind, and they reached out to us to let us know. Another great example of great service. Would cheerfully stay again.

As I said in the title, it doesn't get any better than this. As an old guy who has traveled extensively at home and abroad, I know whereof I speak. Is it perfect? Of course not. But to call out those things that could be improved is to be churlish. The staff's attitude and service are the best I have ever experienced. The location is charming and just a very short walking distance from some fabulous restaurants. It sits at the entrance to beautiful Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Quibbles? The rooms could use more hooks for hanging towels and clothing; blackout curtains would be a welcome addition. Don't let these minor matters stop you from staying in a facility that comprises one of the West's most enjoyable lodgings.