Hotels

If that extra bedroom you planned on adding to your home won’t be completed in time, put your guests up with ease and comfort at one of these distinct local hotels. With free copies of Walnut Creek Magazine available at the front desk or in-room, your guests can access all the latest on local shopping, dining and entertainment.
	Renaissance ClubSport Pamper visitors with a stay at this plush spa and health club. Yoga, Pilates, aquatics and personal training plus luxurious spa treatments including facials, wraps and massage will give them a California experience to cherish. What they shouldn’t miss – Fresh California cuisine at the hip C-Blue Wet Bar & Bistro. 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, www.renaissanceclubsport.com.
	Walnut Creek Marriott After a day of shopping or hiking, take a dip in the outdoor pool and unwind. If there’s serious work to be done, guests have key card access to the business center with multiple computers, copier, fax and printing. What they shouldn’t miss – Live piano nightly in the hotel bar. 2355 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-2000, www.marriott.com.
	Holiday Inn Express A multi-million dollar renovation literally raised the roof here with a new natural light conservatory, library lounge and lobby, breakfast bar and updated guest rooms. What they shouldn’t miss – Free shuttle service anywhere within five miles of the hotel. 2730 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 932-9332, www.hiewalnutcreekhotel.com.
	Embassy Suites Hotel Upscale all suite property where your visitors are just a stone’s throw from BART with easy access to San Francisco. The hotel’s free courtesy van will take them anywhere within five miles of the hotel. What they shouldn’t miss – Sumptuous complimentary breakfast spread.1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-2500, www.eswcca.com.
	Lafayette Park Hotel Whisk your guests to a charmed setting of courtyards and fountains at this French-style chateau tucked into a wooded hillside where Walnut Creek transitions to Lafayette. The hotel features a private spa, full restaurant and bistro. What they shouldn’t miss - Drinks and appetizers by the fire at the Duck Club. 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925)283-3700, www.lafayetteparkhotel.com.
	Hyatt Summerfield Suites Complimentary grocery delivery makes it easy to take advantage of the full-sized kitchens in each suite catering to extended stay guests. Flat screen TVs and dvd players entertain the kids while mom and dad work in the suite’s office area. What they shouldn’t miss – A dip in the heated outdoor pool. 2611 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill, (925) 934-3343, www.hyattsummerfieldsuites.com.
	Diablo Mountain Inn If savvy budget travel at a cozy property fits the bill, this is the place for them. A traditional-style inn with over four decades of service, your guests and their pets will feel at home in one of the 24 guest rooms here. What they shouldn’t miss-A stroll into downtown Walnut Creek for dinner. 2079 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (800) 353-5059, www.diablomountaininn.com.
	Walnut Creek Motor Lodge Centrally located two-story lodge with lots of free amenities including in-room WIFI, onsite parking, expanded cable service and Showtime. Their convenient location makes access to Bart, downtown restaurants and the 680 freeway a breeze for visitors. What they shouldn’t miss - A run or power walk on the nearby Iron Horse Trail. 1960 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 932-2811, www.walnutcreekmotorlodge.com.