Window seat in every room. Curl up with an ebook and a view of the – you guessed it – harbor.

Coastal-inspired design and British-themed flair flow throughout, from the cozy common areas to relaxing rooms.

These digs are so creative-centric the name’s literally an acronym for ‘Life is Art.’

A modern spin on the classic motel-style setup. Rooms rock an updated mid-century vibe done in cocoa-brown, mid-tone woods and crisp white.

Stretch out with all the mod cons near Stanford U in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Super-mellow room design is fresh and full of the warm fuzzies.

Spot-on location in the heart of the Gateway, less than 3 miles from SFO for easy airport access.

Overindulged while out on the town? Sweat it out in the gym.

We heart upcycling, especially when old-school roadside motels get fab refurbs like this one.

Just 9 miles away is Great America (& its 100 acres of rides).

Well-maintained grounds include a surprising array of plants and aromatic flowers.

Shuttle runs to the airport and BART, for easy access to SF.

Laid-back west coast vibes.

Perfect chill base for city adventures ‘cause the BART train is super-close.

Complimentary hot breakfast waiting for us every morning, which is more than we can say for our apartments.

Stones throw from the beach

Nothing like a good ol' fashioned game of Marco Polo in the pool.