At the epicentre of Silicon Valley lies Palo Alto. Indeed this was the birthplace of the tech sector within the region; the place to be for developers and technological innovators. It?s no coincidence that the city is found just beyond the Stanford University campus. Just over a century old, Palo Alto was named after a famed 1,000-year-old coastal redwood tree, located along the San Francisquito Creek, a temporary home to the first itinerant Spanish explorers. Natural this is a hub for business travellers, as well as those curious about a piece of the digital revolution?s jigsaw.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Walking distance to Stanford and the station, and a short ride from the airport, this eight-storey hotel offers California-cool bedrooms with Italian linens and balconies, proffering views over the Santa Cruz mountains. Its construction includes the local redwood, with nature-themed interiors and suitably mod cons such as an onsite media lab. Nobu of course is internationally renowned for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, incorporating subtle South American flavours. And here you can devour its signature dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It?s a boutique property with a more intimate feel, but guests can access the health club next door. Check Availability & Prices
Rosewood Sand Hill

Occupying 16 acres, this 2009 build (renovated in 2020), has a more resort feel, with sprawling grounds incorporating courtyard gardens, a chic pool terrace and low-rise accommodation....