Silicon Valley is not my favorite place in this world. I lived here for many years and was happy when we moved away, first to Seattle and now to London. But my husband's work brings us here often and when we can I choose to stay in the East bay where we have friends.
But due to the fires in Sonoma, we landed in SFO and found that our hotel in the East bay had no power. We had also just come from Seattle where there was a death in the family. When my husband said there was availability at the Four Seasons, I was comforted because in all the years of my travel the one hotel chain that has consistently given us the best experiences has been the Four Seasons, whether it be in Boston or Maui.
As expected our room was ready,(they always try and accommodate you if they can for a early check in) my daughter welcomed with a stuffed toy and later with bubble bath goodies, extra tea bags in the room for me when I requested, kindly attentive staff from the gentleman who helped carry our bags to the men at the reception who checked us in. The spa here is a delight because not only is it next to the pool with great food served, it is also always beautifully stocked with all your needs and little snacks and has the best facials and massages.
Many years ago when my daughter got severely sick in Boston and had to be hospitalized, we had stayed at the Four Seasons in Boston after she was released from the hospital and we had all received so much care that the stress of a hospital stay was assuaged in those days in the hotel.
And it is the same I felt here today. After several days at a funeral, tired without much sleep when we arrived here, from the moment I was greeted by the gentleman at the front who I remember from my previous stay, I started to feel better.
It is a privilege for sure to be able to stay at a Four Seasons but if you can afford it, it is worth every cent.
