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Hotel Overview

Francophile resort-style hotel, 1.5 miles from SFO

Location

223 Twin Dolphin Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065
USA

Propery amenities

The hotel lobby is designed with metallic accents reminiscent of the Paris Metro's art nouveau entrances, and of the Eiffel Tower. The lobby houses a cafe and a bar, as well as public areas where wireless Internet access is free. A virtual resort, the hotel also offers an outdoor pool with patio, and an adjacent fitness center; both with views of the lagoon. The fitness center is equipped with treadmills, universal/free weights, a stair machine, and bathroom. Complimentary towels are provided, too.

Open 24 hours (staffed 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM), the business center has two computers with high-speed Internet access, a printer, fax machine, and photocopy machine. Also onsite, a gift shop sells French-themed books, food items and sundries, as well as Roger & Gallet toiletries, the same brand found in the guestrooms.

Complimentary shuttle service is offered to San Francisco International Airport (11 miles).

Swimming pool - outdoor	Airport transportation (complimentary)
Concierge services	Concierge desk
Technology helpdesk	Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Fitness equipment	Bar/lounge
Restaurant(s) in hotel	Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee shop or café	Room service (24 hours)
Parking (free)	Parking (valet)
Parking garage	Ballroom(s)
Meeting rooms(s) (small groups)	Conference room(s)
Catering	Exhibit space
Business center	Banquet facilities
Internet access in public areas - wireless	Audio-visual equipment
Business services	Computer rental
Internet access in public areas	Internet access in public areas
Wake-up calls	24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop	Express check-in/check-out
Doorman/doorwoman	Security guard
Safe-deposit box - front desk	Multilingual staff
Currency exchange	ATM/banking
Shopping on site	Dry cleaning service
Turndown service	Shoe shine
Patio	Elevator/lift
Air-conditioned public areas	Rollaway beds
Cribs available	Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children, 12 and younger, who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Credit card or cash deposit is required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
There is a fee for pets on a per-stay basis.

Pet fee charged at hotel/condo	Pets accepted
Check-in time is 3 PM	Check-out time is Noon

Dining

Gigi - Extension of lobby with Parisian-style architecture. European-style fare includes French onion soup, lobster risotto, and filet mignon. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lobby Bar Enclosed in a circular metal frame, similar to that of the Eiffel Tower. Open afternoons and evenings.

Le Petit Marché Small cafe with glass display unit. Sandwiches and pastries made onsite. Open from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Recreation

The hotel offers an outdoor pool and patio area. Inside, the fitness center is equipped with treadmills, universal/free weights, a stair machine, and bathroom. Complimentary towels are also provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golfing	Golf - driving range
Golf - miniature	Swimming
Running track/path	Helicopter/airplane sightseeing

Rooms

This hotel offers 421 rooms on six floors. One king bed or two double beds are topped with down comforters. Bay windows offer views of nearby business parks, or of the hotel itself. The design theme is neutral in tone, and incorporates beige carpeting and blonde-wood furnishings. Fine art prints showcase work by Picasso and other French/modern artists. Bathrooms are stocked with Roger & Gallet toiletries. The windows (only) in smoking rooms open (3rd floor).

Room amenities

Internet access - high speed	Premium TV channel(s)
Cable/satellite TV	Pay movies
Climate control	Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning	Blackout drapes
Internet access - surcharge	Multi-line phone
Internet access - TV	Voice mail
Bottled water in room (complimentary)	Minibar
Housekeeping	Designer toiletries
Bathroom telephone	Bathrobes
Hair dryer	Sewing kit
Slippers	Extra towels/bedding in room
Iron/ironing board	Television
Welcome amenities	Desk
Window opens	Clock radio
Smoking rooms

Superior room
One king bed or two double beds with down comforters. View of nearby business parks, or of the hotel itself. Square footage varies. Bay windows. Neutral-toned design theme. Beige carpeting. Blonde-wood furnishings. Fine art prints of work by Picasso and other French/modern artists. Roger & Gallet toiletries.

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