Acqua Hotel
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12 reviews
Sausalito, CA
"I stayed here when my best friend was General Manager and I would kick it here with my sweetie. This is a very pretty place. The rooms are…" read more »
10 Reviews for Acqua Hotel
Firmly ensconsed in the foothills of Marin is a modern and minimalistic Acqua Hotel, embracing various elements of nature. Acqua Hotel is to be "inspired by elements of sky and water" and upon walking into the hotel, that can be immediately felt by the natural light (large windows), beautiful plants/flowers and sound of water (a cool waterfall in the lobby). I don't think I would have found this place on my own! And it's only 7 miles away from GG Bridge! The grounds immediately outside the hotel is breathtaking (other side of the freeway, that is). The Bayside Trail snakes around the hotel and you get a great view of the bay water. It was tranquil and relaxing at dusk time when we arrived.
It's a medium size hotel (49 suites) but feels much smaller. Our junior suite had a great view of the Mount Tamalpais, great ammenities like a soaking tub and free standing wood burning fireplace! Of course, all the other good finds like honor bar, spa robes and a cd player. It was a beautiful room, overall! Sure, there was the sound of the traffic from the freeway, but we popped in a cd (that was in our room already) and we were happy as clams.
They also have a wine and cheese reception, which I really really enjoyed. Acqua Hotel is also part of the Joie de Vivre chain, which as dozens of other really great quality hotels in the area. I highly recommend this place for a quick weekend getaway!
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This was the last leg of our week long photoshoot and it was a sweet reward for the early, long, late days that we put in at various locations north of Golden Gate. As we enter, a wine cart full of goodies, wine goodies that is, greeted us. I had a crisp chardonnay I wish I knew the name because it tasted like amazing water with a crisp flavor.
This is something you would expect from a Joie de Vivre hotel. And entering my room, that too had Joie de Vivre written all over. A large open space entrance for lounging on couch or comfy chairs for work space and a bath area was the middle and the back was the large bedroom. You could easily have 20 friends over for a wine party just in my room. I wanted to just relax in this clean, subtle calming environment with it's classical music that was playing upon my entrance but it was close to 9pm, thus jumped in the wonderful shower, lazily dress as I answer the front desk saying my presence is wanted at the sushi restaurant across the parking lot. This is my life, long days, late dinner and early wakeup call. Tomorrow morning Stenson Beach 15 minutes away, but tonight, drink, eat and celebrate what life has to offer. Thanks Acque for making my brief stay a picture of pure bliss.
One star off for hearing cars going toward Golden Gate during the night and shortening my bliss.
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I was put up here for a couple nights by the Tiburon Film Festival and payed extra to stay a few more nights. The rate was $117 a night (special March rate) it included parking, wired Internet access, amazing sheets and pillows, a roomy tub and bathroom. It was the Best continental breakfast ever. They call it a California continental because there was a server that made you a latte and helped to keep all the food fresh and stocked. There were hard boiled eggs and waffles for you to make on your own. Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Yogurt and cheese sticks if you needed to grab and go. The hotel is right night to 101 just over the bridge from San Francisco so its very convenient to get to the city or the wine country. Being so close did add a bit extra noise to my room on the street side but still much quieter than in the city.
A great value
First, the good...the hotel is small, but charming and very clean. The desk staff were extremely pleasant. The bathtub, as Miz Tam T. said, was perfect--huge, deep, and comfortable. Unlike Miz Tam, I was supplied with wonderful bath salts. The other bath products were great, too. I even liked the facial soap, and that's a rarity in a hotel. The room is well laid-out, with lots of desk space, a convenient internet hookup, and a comfy chaise lounge, so my boss and I were able to have a work session in my room with no problem. Nice TV. Robes are provided and, although obviously not new, are clean and soft. Continental breakfast is a nice touch, and the guy who makes the coffee and tea drinks is an absolute sweetheart.
Now...why three stars, you ask? Well, call me crazy, but I like to get some sleep when I stay in a hotel. Don't let the presence of a bed in the room fool you--this place is NOT designed for sleep. The highway was right outside my window and the noise kept me up all night. Literally. Not more than 30 minutes of sleep. And I actually love the sound of traffic; it usually lulls me to sleep...but this was ridiculously loud. I felt like I was working in a toll booth.
Good thing that latte guy was so nice--I definitely needed some caffeine!
This is actually a 2.5 star hotel-the 1/2 extra for the great continental breakfast that has a waffle maker and batter.
-Hotel way over priced for what you get. Stayed in a Jr. Suite with a fireplace and soaking tub. Reservation for 2 people. Tub was AWESOME though they did not provide bubble bath or sufficient towels (be sure to call down to the front desk at least 1/2 hour before getting in the tub or shower to get more towels). Water spigot in shower was weird. Bathrobes they provided were old and worn with faded stains. Bed was old and soft to the point of almost wanting to sag.
I wish we stayed at the Mil Valley Inn.
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one word..... noisey
right off an extremely busy 101 with trucks at all hours. Leave your balcony door open and it sounds like they are driving right in!
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Beautiful boutique lodging in a curious location.
Most rooms are junior suites: pleasant, clean, and large with a great bed, many lamps and pillows, a little sitting and work area, and a bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Amenities are not quite luxury: decent enough toiletries, a hair dryer, minibar/fridge, one TV, bathrobes. Some bath salts would be welcome.
The balcony overlooks a carefully manicured greenbelt with a public pier on a lagoon, with Mount Tam in the background a few miles away. If the weather is good you can leave the sliding doors open all night and wake to ducks quacking and children playing.
In the morning you can take the self-service cold continental buffet in a sunny common room or large rooftop deck -- fresh cut fruit and the usual suspects. At cocktail hour there is free wine and cheese. No pool. Broadband is wireless in the lobby but wired in rooms (don't know if it's free).
The small staff is friendly and attentive, but not formal in a luxury hotel way, just good people helping you with your stay.
The modern Mediterranean design, by the developer/owner/builder who did the Mill Valley Inn and the Water's Edge in Tiburon, is sleek and spectacular. He mixes indoors and outdoors, tying levels together with cut-outs and sky bridges, and places hallways and stairways to invite curiosity and exploration. This, plus ample use of concrete and stucco, makes you forget that by genre this is basically an upscale motel.
The setting is a small low-rise business park several miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. There's a solid sushi restaurant next door, then a mini-mart and McDonald's 1/4 mile away. Nothing else within walking distance so you drive or cab it ($12-15 to Sausalito or Tiburon). There's good bus service or a quick drive into San Francisco. The upside is that it's peaceful, safe, has free parking, and a good launching point for Miur Woods, Mount Tam, or wine country day trips.
Reommended as: (i) a business base for Southern Marin; (ii) a crash pad if you've been partying and don't want a DUI; (iii) spur of the moment love shak, or (iv) a bigger, nicer, and safer room at a better price than in San Francisco, especially for families -- kids love the grass lawn and landscaping. For something comparable but a little more quaint try the Mill Valley Inn.
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Beautiful little boutique hotel off highway 101 after the Golden Gate Bridge or before it...I guess =P The place is very modern and tranquil as long as you don't turn back and look at the parking lot which you see cars exiting the free way and other business buildings. Just just look one way. The hotel can either feel warm or cold (maybe it's the cement floors?)...from pictures it's beautiful, in person it's really small and I took my camera with me because this was a potential wedding venue for me and from my camera the place looks nothing like in real life. It's really, really small and although a beautiful wedding venue (reasonable priced) I am not sure if this is the place. You cannot have amplified music which means no DJ and music has to stop at 10p.m. because it's such a small hotel and the guest rooms are connected to the banquet rooms. My mom was real cute and given her limited English said: "Feels like someone's house" and I think she in these simple words summed it up for ya, but a nice house that is.
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Urban/Suburan setting but very chic. This is a combination of urban and suburban. The hotel is right off the freeway but is surprisingly quiet with a home town feel. Wonderful staff, comfortable beds and great restaurants near by.
This little hole in the wall off of 101 is amazing. Whether you're taking a day trip to Napa or visiting the Redwoods or Mt. Tamalpais or just want to spend a night in a chic chic hotel a bit away from SF, this is the place for you. Rooms are very well priced; service is great; they have a good happy hour every night and a great free breakfast in the morning. The location is the best part, though. It sits right on the edge of SF Bay; every room has a balcony so you catch the breeze from the bay; there is a bike and running path right outside the grounds, so you can go for a quick run at night or in the morning; the second floor, where breakfast is served every morning, also has a large open deck with a beautiful pergola where you can lounge all day or have breakfast. Also, because it's right off the highway, you get an interesting mix of yuppies, business ppls, rockers, and drunkards coming down from Napa...def makes for interesting conversation during happy hour.
The whole place has a very zen, tranquil feel to it. Makes you want to visit some of the show rooms next door and pick up a Maserati or Porsche to feed your inner soul...oum, oum! A must next time you're heading up to wine country!
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