Acqua Hotel

Located five miles north of Golden Gate Bridge, the Zen-inspired Acqua Hotel combines easy access to San Francisco with the peaceful vibe of Marin County. The 49 boutique guest rooms and suites feature a work desk, down comforters, flat-screen TV, spa robes, CD player, and complimentary high-speed Internet access, with wood-burning fireplaces, soaking tubs, and private balconies in most quarters. Amenities include the bayside hike and bike trail, breakfast lounge with outdoor terrace, and Bayside Patio with views of Mt. Tamalpais.

The Richardson Room at Acqua Hotel, a 1,682-square-foot flexible event space, affords views of Mt. Tamalpais and Richardson Bay, either for corporate events to 120 or divided into three conference rooms for business meetings and seminars. Favorite group incentives include the Napa and Sonoma wineries, just 45 minutes away.