Our Inspector's Highlights
• Following the secluded drive to Rosewood Sand Hill’s entry, you’ll be greeted with a soothing fountain and towering palm trees before entering a sleek lobby of white marble desks and splashes of sunshine.
• The lobby is also the first glimpse of the luxury hotel’s elaborate art collection, which features contemporary pieces from local artists – many of whom are connected to Stanford University, which is just two minutes down the road.
• The large, heated pool at the center of Rosewood Sand Hill’s lushly landscaped grounds is the hub of activity during the day, as guests lounge beneath olive trees and mop their brows with chilled towels provided by the attentive staff.
• For a more intensive form of relaxation, visit the adjacent Sense Spa, which boasts 13 treatment rooms and a menu of services in tune with the northern California location – coastal seaweeds and local walnuts create exfoliating scrubs, and seasoned estheticians provide professional peels and facials.
• The grand nature of this 16-acre resort, mixed with its relaxed California ranch-inspired architecture, creates a comfortable vibe where you’ll want to spend an evening curled up by the fireplace on the outdoor terrace or an afternoon lounging by the heated outdoor pool.
Things to Know
• The neighboring Alex Chases Salon, run by the famed San Francisco stylist of the same name, is renowned for its coloring services.
• Links lovers can enjoy access to the world-renowned Stanford Golf Course during your stay at Rosewood Sand Hill.
• Pooches will be pampered at this Silicon Valley hotel with plush dog beds, food and water bowls, bottled water and pup-friendly treats.
The Rooms
• The hotel’s spacious 121 luxury guest rooms and suites are bright and airy, taking cues from the Bay Area landscape.
• Marble baths, state-of-the-art technology and walk-in closets are welcomed amenities.
• High-end touches include Italian Rivolta Carmignani bed linens, Nespresso coffee makers and a surprise welcome amenity waiting in your room upon arrival.
• Every room has a private balcony or terrace with views of the gorgeous courtyard gardens or the Santa Cruz Mountains surrounding Menlo Park.
The Restaurants
• Madera, the fine dining restaurant at Rosewood Sand Hill, fits right into the resort’s relaxed California vibe that takes its cues from nature. Madera means "wood" in Spanish, and the concept of the restaurant is built around an open artisan wood-burning kitchen.
• Executive chef Reylon Agustin creates refined yet approachable American cuisine that celebrates the culinary traditions of the western United States. His market-driven menu is highlighted by the harvest of local farms and sustainable meats and produce.
• Every Sunday chef Agustin offers a menu of delicious brunch classics that reflect his philosophy of refined yet approachable dishes alongside a choice of more than half a dozen different champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass plus a selection of refreshing cocktails.
• For seasonal al fresco dining or refreshing cocktails, The Pool Bar & Grill offers a delicious selection of light meals and healthy snacks. Highlights include Totchos, acai bowls and Dungeness crab rolls.