Tucked unassumingly behind adobe walls near the start of Canyon Road, this inn offers all the comforts of a luxury hotel, but has the quiet elegance of a smaller bed-and-breakfast. With lovely gardens and sheltered courtyards, the adobe-style inn offers a quiet, romantic respite. Guest rooms feature fireplaces, triple-sheeted beds with Egyptian cotton linens, and plush robes.

Inn on the Alameda Amenities:

• 69 rooms, 3 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions; fee. Complimentary continental breakfast. Check-in 4 pm, check-out noon. Bar. Fitness room. Two whirlpools.