Located downtown, this hotel is in the heart of Silicon Valley near Stanford University, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms overlook the courtyard of flowers and feature four-poster beds, down comforters, and plush terry robes.

Garden Court Hotel Amenities:

• 62 rooms, 4 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions; fee. Check-in 2 pm, check-out noon. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room.