Congratulations To Our Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the Ideal Stay contest! Each winner has won a trip to one of our 8 Larkspur Collection boutique hotels.
- Suzanne Dowling, The Belamar
"Simple --- an ideal stay is when you find yourself somewhere you don't want to leave. And when you do, you leave with great memories. For me that is a hotel with great scenery, decor, customer service, amenities designed with guests' comfort in mind, a world class restaurant and creative chefs, recreational things to do both at the hotel and local area, and of course, a staff who love their jobs. Larkspur is that plus more."
- Ellie Stamatopoulos, Casa Munras Hotel & Spa
"Every new destination has its own mysteries to be uncovered. Finding the perfect boutique hotel is the key: one that takes advantage of the destination by its proximity to the sights; allows me a chance to soak in the local flavor, retreating to the solitude of a serene lobby to reflect, or a comfy room to recharge my batteries; and whose knowledgeable staff makes me feel pampered. All else is icing on the cake."
- Maria Rowland, Hotel Abri
"Cross-country is a long way for a dachshund to fly, but that's what you do when you miss someone. Our daughter calls Tiburon home. We call it paradise! Our (dog) COMMANDS for the ideal getaway: STAY — At the wonderfully dog-friendly Lodge at Tiburon. SIT — At an outdoor, fireside table at the Tiburon Grill. COME — Board the ferry to Angel Island for a picnic and a hike. BEG — For drives to Sausalito, Muir Woods and Sonoma."
- Barbara Rein, The Lodge at Tiburon
"To 'Stay Nestled, Authentic, or Tranquil' and:
Rest: a comfortable bed, drapes that close tight and waking without an alarm clock or a place to rush to.
Relax: a hot tub, good restaurants, warm cookies, spectacular scenery — near water's a plus.
Simple Romance: strolling hand in hand, finding the perfect cafe for a pastry and people watching, a kiss on a ferry ride, eyes meeting over a glass of wine, time away with My One."
- Laetitia Thompson, RiverPlace Hotel
"Welcoming walls and faces ~ Nestled into enticing spaces. My lover's smile as we find our suite, we both rejoice at new treats to eat. Off we go. . . hand in hand, out to explore this grand new land! A home away from home we find, where we restore, renew and rewind. A moonlit walk by a peaceful sea. These all spell IDEAL to me!"
- Jayna Dinnyes, The Sainte Claire
"Ideal... easy to visualize... lobby and staff warmly greet us like visiting friends. frazzled nerves calm as our room nears, anticipation of finely appointed luxury ahead builds. In spite of expectations, rising higher with each step to our suite, we still find ourselves surprised by the posh comfort, amazed at how well our needs have been met. Muscles relax, tensions fade, we gaze into each others eyes... the larkspur experience revitalized romance... ideal getaway begins..."
- Garrison Pritchett, Toll House Hotel
"No matter how you read it, my ideal stay in and around San Francisco would be:
Luxuriating in a spacious suite.
Attending a smash Broadway show.
Relaxing by a pool with a long, cool drink.
Kicking back on a shady lawn in Golden Gate Park.
Savoring the city's culinary diversity.
Perusing shops both quirky and crafty.
Unwinding on a stroll through Muir Woods.
Relishing time to myself. "
- Richard Rein, Villa Florence
For more information please click on each hotel below.
