Suite Spot: Enchante Boutique Hotel, Los Altos
When condo developer and Francophile Abigail Ahrens decided to create a boutique hotel in downtown Los Altos, she opted for a style more romantic than Silicon Valley chic.
Most of the 19 rooms, each with its own theme (Marie Antoinette, Marie Curie, cycling, dogs, etc.) have gas fireplaces, and larger rooms include pedestal tubs as well as showers.
Complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast is served in Campagne One Main, the hotel’s intimate, indoor-outdoor bistro, dotted with Napoleonic antiques (and after breakfast, open to the public.) In the afternoon, head to the cozy library for complimentary wine, cheese and charcuterie.
Beds tend to be firm, and are a bit shorter in rooms with two full beds; book a queen or king room if you’re tall, and request the fluffier mattress pad if you prefer more cushioning.
The hotel is dog-friendly, charging a one-time $30 pet fee, but specific rooms are reserved for canines, with size and breed restrictions; call in advance.