Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Los Gatos

The Tuscan villa–inspired design is hard to miss at this very pleasant hotel; it’s a welcome refuge from the sprawl and tech-centric culture of Silicon Valley. The lobby is grand with a fireplace, pillars, chandeliers, and plush sofas, benches, and chairs, plus a European-style fountain at the front entrance. It truly feels Old World, even though it only opened in 2002. Rooms are a little more subdued, boasting bright orange walls, an ergonomic chair for the work desk, handsome furnishings and balconies. Dio Deka, the hotel’s Michelin-starred Greek restaurant, is a big draw and certainly one of the South Bay’s leading restaurants (it serves dinner only).