What to expect: The Sofitel San Francisco Bay is located on the Redwood Shores Lagoon in Redwood City. The hotel is set amidst an office complex, which is home to several corporations, including Oracle and Electronic Arts.

Amenity highlights: A virtual resort, the hotel offers an outdoor pool and adjacent fitness center, both with views of the lagoon. The property also offers an Internet bar, business center services, gift shop, two eateries, and an on-site lobby bar. Complimentary amenities include bottled water, newspapers, and shuttle service to San Francisco International Airport.

Insider tip: Though the road just off the highway is called Marine World Parkway, and the hotel is on Twin Dolphin, Marine World has long since relocated to Vallejo (56 miles northeast).

• San Francisco and San Jose International Airports are each 15 miles from this hotel.
• America's Best Inn - Redwood City’s guestrooms offer cable TV with HBO, and DVD player, VCR, and high-speed Internet access.
• A complimentary Continental breakfast and on-site parking are provided at the America's Best Inn - Redwood City.

• This hotel is located between Atherton and Redwood City, within a half-mile of CalTrain and five miles from Stanford.
• All guestrooms at Best Western Executive Suites provide high-speed Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves, and two telephones.
• The Best Western Executive Suites also offers a fitness center, spa tub and steam room, and complimentary Continental breakfast.