Top Rated Accommodations in Pleasant Hill

The Marriott in Walnut Creek offers convenient accommodations in the Berkeley area; just off I-680 or half a mile from the Walnut Creek BART station. Rooms have comfy king or queen beds with the patented Marriott "Sleep Well" beds, 300-thread count bedding and oversized pillows (feather or eco-friendly foams) and are completely wired for all your high-tech needs with a media panel to plug in all your electronic devices. The hotel also has an outdoor heated pool, whirlpool and fitness center on site, so you don't have to break your daily exercise routine. There are 13 meeting and conference rooms on the premises that can cater to your next family event, business meeting or conference.

Located 30 minutes' drive from San Francisco, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa and outdoor heated swimming pool. The hotel is decorated in French Chateau architecture with rooms that include free WiFi. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen HDTV with cable channels. Vaulted ceilings are available in most rooms. Shoe shining services are available to guests. The Lafayette Park Hotel boasts a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free shuttle services within a 3-mile radius are available. The Park Bistro and Bar offers rustic French farmhouse decor and dining options that include artisan meats, charcuterie, and seasonal produce from local farms. Coffee and tea are available in the morning. The University of California Berkeley is 21 km from the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Briones Regional Park is 9 km away.

Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright said that the Claremont is one of the few hotels in the world with warmth, character and charm. The staff will go out of its way to charm you at this white jewel nestled in the foothills of Berkeley. On the grounds of what was once an English-style castle built with Gold Rush money, this sprawling white, Mediterranean-like villa was constructed in 1915 and has served guests with its gracious elegance, luxury and style ever since. A full spa service was added in the late 1980s. Make sure you book a room that has a view of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline.

You can't be more central in Berkeley than when you are while staying at this updated boutique hotel. Established in 1910, the hotel has nicely added contemporary amenities and comfort while maintaining it's high-end style. The lobby is open, airy, and glamorous. There is even, appropriately, a marble peace sign embedded into the entry way floor. The rooms feature similarly bold designs, with modern and comfortable chairs and beds, and bright windows. The staff is particularly attentive, and will go out of its way to satisfy your needs.

Stay in this State Historic Landmark building built in 1927 and designed by Julia Morgan, who also designed Hearst Castle. You will be taken by its elegance and beauty, its flowering courtyard, vaulted ceilings, large halls, tiled floors, huge indoor pool, rooftop restaurant and overall California style. The rooms are all comfortable and nicely appointed, and many have sweeping views of the Bay and San Francisco (no televisions - the view is your TV). Coupled with the exquisite service, you could spend days here without stepping foot outside. Massage therapists, lecture series, conveniently close to the University, restaurants and shopping. Discounts for longer stays from a week on, as well as monthly rates and seasonal rates.

Originally built as a private women's clubhouse in 1928 then converted to a University sorority in the 1970s, this National Register landmark became a hotel in the early 1990s. Designed by the famous Bay Area architect Walter T. Steilberg, it offers wonderful Asian and Mediterranean touches, and influences from the Arts and Crafts movement like the stained glass windows, an immense banquet hall with a warm and comfortable feeling from the design itself. It is next to the famous Caffe Strada, a block from the Pacific Film Archive and just a short walk to Telegraph Avenue with its many shops and restaurants.