Hotel Nia represents a growing community as well as the standard in high-end San Francisco area travel. Located in the bustling corridor of business, technology, and development that is the Bay Area, luxury hotel in the Menlo Park Gateway takes a new approach to high-end hospitality.
With a series of intuitive technological innovations, both in-room and throughout the communal spaces. Located near to Facebook headquarters and within easy access of Highway 101, San Francisco, and San Jose, Hotel Nia is bold but not flashy, intriguing without pretense, and above all unforgettable.
Outlets for engagement - as well as opportunities to unplug - are found throughout the property, from a craft brewed cafe bar and distinctive pool scene to happy hour and afternoon lawn games. Meanwhile, unique venues provide memorable settings for business meetings, educational programs, weddings, and other large-scale social events.
THE STORY OF MENLO PARK GATEWAY HOTEL
Hotel Nia began with an idea: how to project Silicon Valley into the future. Situated in the heart of one of the world's great technological centers, the founders took it upon themselves to create a hotel and event venue near Palo Alto that is both forward-thinking and a tribute to past creators who have influenced them.
They founded Menlo Park Gateway hotel to serve as a community gathering place as much as a physical inspiration for ideas to take root.
Their ideals can be seen in every aspect of the architecture, service, and personality at Hotel Nia, creating a one-of-a-kind Silicon Valley travel destination. Meaning "bright light," Nia is a nod to the brilliance of the businesses that surround you, and the promise of those not yet begun.
Inspire your own moment of brilliance during your stay here.
AMENITIES
From the beginning of your trip until your return home, a bespoke touch welcomes you to the Hotel Nia experience. The hotel near Palo Alto takes pride in creating a custom experience for all of guests that begins before your plane has even touched down.
The destination feel begins with a personalized email including the details of your stay, local events that may interest you, and options to upgrade your room selections. When you reach the hotel, simply drop your car off with Valet, and grab a coffee at the cafe, exclusively serving Verve coffee while you check in.
Once you've made it, feel free to take a moment's rest in the soaring, soothing atmosphere of the Hotel Nia lobby. Accented with warm wood, beautiful plants, and natural light, you'll find plenty of space to sit down and take in your surroundings.
Keep everything just the way you like it with integrated room setting, so that you return to a pure oasis at Menlo Park Gateway hotel after a long day of business in the Valley.
More than just a place to rest your head, Hotel Nia is a thoughtful luxury destination whose allure is marked by attention to detail.
Step inside one of Menlo Park accommodations, and find yourself in a world of pure retreat, where typical comforts are heightened by intuitive improvements to the guest experience, including a rain shower head providing maximum soothing pressure for sore muscles. Sleek yet intimate, the rooms at this Bay Area hotel incorporate smart technology in order to accommodate each guest's preferences.
Customize your room so that it is the Northern California getaway you've envisioned, the perfect place to recharge before another day of exploration, innovation, or relaxation.
You'll also find accoutrements to help you achieve utmost peace, such as soothing botanicals, and ergonomic workspaces ready for when you need them.
Emblematic of the region's fame as a food destination, the hotel in Silicon Valley has its own exponents of California cuisine serving inventive, yet familiar interpretations on classic dishes.
A convenient and elevated option for all guests, Porta Blu is ideal for guests seeking to entertain clients, get away for an intimate dinner, or mingle with regulars for an evening drink.
The Mediterranean flavors of the kitchen complement the decor, with lush flora purifying the air and setting minds at ease.
Few restaurants in Menlo Park are more tranquil and beautifully-realized than this one, creating the perfect place to end a long day in the Valley.
The experience can be dialed down for an intimate dinner in your own accommodations, as well.
Meanwhile, on-site café, which exclusively serves Verve coffee, a local roaster, is the perfect spot for casual one-to-ones and catching up on the latest long reads.
Hotel's team knows how hard it is to slow down and enjoy the pleasures of sitting down with a good newspaper to start the day.
The cafe exclusively serving Verve Coffee, located on the lobby level, remedies the pace of modern life with a chance to read newspapers from all over the world while enjoying a finely-brewed cup of coffee.
This charming newsstand-themed Menlo Park coffee café offers coffee in a light, breezy atmosphere, plus the opportunity to meet and mingle with others feeling invigorated by the lack of distractions.
Heading off to a conference in Silicon Valley or setting off for a day of travel to San Francisco is easier after a refreshing morning spent reading the news analog-style in a tranquil hideaway.
Offering locally roasted beans and inspired fare in a bright, modern setting, the premier cafe and coffee bar at Hotel Nia exclusively serves Verve Coffee. Intentional in it’s simplicity, yet still warm and inviting, the cafe is more than just a hotel amenity - it’s a comfortable and popular place to be, serving up one of the best cups of coffee in California and casual, inspired food.
06.00h - 16.00h
06.00h - 14.00h
24 hour in-room dining in Menlo Park at Hotel Nia is an experience just as enviable as a sit-down meal at the restaurant.
Order from carefully-designed menu of Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine and begin (or end) your day in the comfort of your own accommodations near San Jose.
Take in the views of Silicon Valley from your balcony, and sample some familiar comforts from the kitchen.
06.30 - 22.00h
22.00h - 06.00h
06.30h - 10.30h
Learn about Menlo Park catering services, and about what the hotel offers for the event you have in mind.
From weddings and galas to luncheons and cocktails innovative staff will help you customize the perfect event menu.
Vibrant tapas-style dishes meet a hushed ambiance, while dreamy and driven types mingle over crafted cocktails. At Porta Blu, an unhurried pace, mellow décor, and imaginative cuisine work together to create a respite from the day-to-day hustle of Silicon Valley, just when you need it.
Menlo Park restaurant is a gathering place for a quiet dinner for two, a brisk business lunch, or an elegant company outing.
Dine at Porta Blu while staying at the newest hotel in Silicon Valley, and let an ordinary occasion become so much more.
Silicon Valley restaurant menus combine the best of California’s signature cooking with time-honored traditions from the Mediterranean, creating innovative and fulfilling takes on the familiar.
Savor a hearty shakshuka or a crisp selection of seasoned flatbreads, olives, and dips; indulge in the comfort of fresh pasta dishes or provoke your palate with spice-loaded lamb chops.
Monday - Friday06.00h - 10.30hSaturday - Sunday07.00h - 11.30h
Monday - Friday11.00h - 14.30hSaturday - Sunday12.00h - 15.00h
17.00h - 22.00h
Sunday - Thursday11.00h - 23.30h Friday - Saturday11.00h - 00.00h
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The cafe serves thoughtfully sourced coffee, tea, and specialty beverages in a bright, airy space. The team brings the best coffee to guests through a partnership with Verve Coffee Roasters, a local roaster who’s dedicated to the coffee experience from seed to cup.
Verve’s roots are planted in nearby Santa Cruz, where they roast the coffee on vintage roasters and enjoy the endless surf of the rugged California coast. Coffee is their craft, their ritual, their passion.
The hotel allows guests to keep up with fitness routines on the road; choose from a complimentary bike and explore the area, rowing machine, stationary bike or elliptical, and between an array of landscapes, and embark on your custom fitness journey.
MENLO PARK HOTEL POOL
One of everyone’s favorite parts of staying at a hotel just got even better.
Like all other aspects of the experience at Hotel Nia, the pool at our luxury Silicon Valley hotel transcends the expected.
Its striking setting creates an elevated mood, while the full length size is perfect for doing laps or simply floating, and live music further deepens the ambiance.
At the sidelines, you’ll find helpful attendants, plush towels, and plenty of places to lounge post-soak.
Challenge yourself, and discover some of the most exciting fitness innovations at Hotel Nia's on-site Menlo Park gym.
With one of the best new Menlo Park hotel pools, Hotel Nia provides a soothing space for guests to enjoy pure relaxation before or after a long day. In the summer months, enjoy the vacation vibes pool-side with our music program featuring live music and local DJs.
BUSINESS TRAVEL IN SILICON VALLEY
As times and culture change, hotel's team strives to meet and exceed the desires of busy professionals. At Hotel Nia, luxury Menlo Park hotel and meeting venues, help guests meet the future head on, and this can be seen in all parts of a stay here.
Although all rooms are equipped with in-room work stations, true value to you lies in exceptional meeting spaces, as well as the menu of amenities.
The hotel Nia is a Menlo Park business travel destination, with special packages to assist rigorous planners, enthusiastic and productive team building sessions, and an ongoing series of workshops and seminars to drive creativity.
Complete with intuitive, personalized integrations, you'll find all your business travel necessities—from your relaxation routine to laundry—easily accomplished.
LUXURY MEETING VENUES
Throughout the entirety of the luxury Menlo Park meeting venues at Hotel Nia, there's a palpable sense of curiosity. Each of the rooms and halls are distinct, marked by tranquility as well as touches of provocation that fuel new ideas and enhance old ones.
Groups of up to fourteen can gather in Influence Boardroom, a catalytic setting for pitching ideas. Two of second-floor meeting rooms lead out onto the balcony, bringing fresh air and sweeping views to any event.
The moderate weather of Northern California enhances gatherings held in the outdoor space, featuring room for meetings as well as dining. There's more than a hint of reverie as well, with meeting room names—Connectivity, Inspiration, and Clarity—paying homage to pillars.
THE BEST BUSINESS ACCOMODATIONS ON HIGHWAY 101
With a location near Facebook HQ, San Francisco Bay Area hotel's convenience positions Nia as the ideal Silicon Valley business hotel.
Neighbors are tech companies and major corporations, and access to them is made even easier by the nearby Highway 101. The Santa Clara Convention Center sits 15 miles away, providing a simple commute for the conferences, expos and summits that take place there.
Find the conference center, co-working space, or office complex you need within reach during your stay at Hotel Nia, and conduct your business with minimal stress, allowing you to focus on the big picture at one of the best hotels near influential companies in Silicon Valley.
BAY AREA RESTAURANTS
No place has quite the culinary cachet as Northern California, and Hotel Nia can serve as both inspiration and a starting point for a journey to sample some of the best Bay Area restaurants.
While the options are overwhelming, some of curated favorites span comfort foods, experimental cuisine, and casual dining for quick meals between meetings. With Palo Alto claiming some of Silicon Valley's most famous names, here are some Hotel Nia top choices:
- Dan Gordon's Palo Alto barbecue destination entices guests with staples like a 12-hour pulled pork sandwich and a rich selection of wines, whiskies and beers;
- Helmed by an acolyte of Thomas Keller and Nobu Matsushira, Robbie Wilson's Bird Dog creates elegant dishes that combine Japanese dishes with Californian influence;
- No trip to Palo Alto would be complete without sampling the hype. Sushirrito - Palo Alto serves one of the region's most recently-minted signature dishes;
- Oren's Hummus Shop offers generous portions of Israeli classics, with deeply-satisfying falafels and tahini alongside their hearty hummus.
All these, and many more, await hungry Silicon Valley travelers. Consult the staff for more personal takes on the essential eats of San Mateo County, and indulge your wildest tastes.
EXPERIENCE SILICON VALLEY
As a perfectly-situated hotel near El Camino Real, Hotel Nia is in the heart of a vibrant location, making it easy for guests to reach anything they need in the Valley.
Imbued with history, the surrounding areas of San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto and beyond all have their own unique attributes that have placed them on a world stage.
A quintessential part of California culture, Silicon Valley offers visitors a truly one-of-a-kind experience, rife with exciting things to see and do.
In addition to tech life, the region boasts dozens of museums, galleries, cultural icons, places of natural beauty, and institutions of higher learning.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park is spectacular in natural diversity and a landmark of California history. Remnants of the mining era offer an exciting look into the mining operations of the latter part of the 19th century.
The location of the hotel puts you in proximity to some of the best places to enjoy professional sports on the West Coast. Whether you're here for hockey, baseball, football or basketball, know that you're within easy reach the top sports stadiums in the Bay Area.
Host your next event in Brilliance Ballroom.
The hotel features a ballroom, a boardroom, meeting rooms, and breakout spaces. These highly adaptable Silicon Valley venues include state-of-the-art AV equipment and are ideal for everything from collaborative brainstorming sessions to elegant wedding receptions.
From Outside Lands and the Monterey Jazz Festival to Cupertino's Diwali celebration, a rich selection of local annual events offers guests at the hotel near San Francisco the chance to experience unforgettable regional culture.
Sliding glass walls bring the outdoors inside the stunning foyer.
Menlo Park meeting spaces at Hotel Nia for beautifully-appointed galas in Northern CA, including anniversaries, award ceremonies or charitable occasions where guests will be swept away by magnificent surroundings and the charm of the evening.
Groups of up to fourteen can gather in Influence Boardroom, a catalytic setting for pitching ideas.
Hotel Nia is one of the best venues for LGBTQ weddings in the Bay Area, offering thoughtful bespoke services for couples seeking to begin the rest of their lives at an unforgettable destination hotel near San Francisco.
Whether you’re in town to pitch the next big thing, meet with an important client, or attend an industry event, Hotel Nia is the best choice in Silicon Valley business travel. The following major headquarters can be found near: Facebook, Googleplex, Tesla, Apple Campus.
Hotel Nia is uniquely positioned to host some of the most noteworthy events in Silicon Valley. Whether you are planning a business function or social gathering, Menlo Park meeting space will bring your vision to life.
Hosting multicultural weddings in Northern California is an expression of the inclusive spirit that imbues Hotel Nia, with the celebrations that take place in event spaces creating bonds that last lifetimes, and beyond.
For those seeking live music or performances, there's Shoreline Amphitheatre, with its waterfront views right next to the Googleplex, and San Jose's famed California Theatre, a restored 1920s movie palace.
Silicon Valley saw the opening of its first major contemporary gallery in 2016, with the introduction of Palo Alto's own Pace Gallery location.
Pet-friendly hotel offers a number of services and amenities meant for those with animals to fully enjoy their stay, care-free. In addition to luxury accommodations welcoming four-footed guests, the hotel features abundant green space for dogs to run, exercise and enjoy.
A city that transcends simple description, San Francisco is a complex landscape marked by history. San Francisco attractions promise everything from artistic fulfillment to culinary explorations, with plenty of unexpected adventures in between.
Home to Adobe, eBay and Cisco Systems, San Jose is a great choice for day trips from the hotel. Some of the region's best attractions can be found here, including the Tech Museum of Innovation, the San Jose Museum of Art, Japantown, and the Heritage Rose Garden.
It's never a bad time to indulge in some luxury when on the road for travel. In addition to plenty of places to find beloved essentials, guests have their pick of designer boutiques, international labels, and specialty goods at a variety of locations close to Hotel Nia.
Stanford Art Gallery features shows by students and faculty as well as guest artists; a tour of the rest of the campus will take you to the Anderson Collection and the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Visual Arts Center, beloved for its sculpture garden adorned with Rodin bronzes.
Representing some of the finest institutions in the world, the universities and colleges in the Bay Area have acted as a catalyst for international growth. Some of the world’s brightest minds, like Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and more, come from Bay Area schools.
Tie the knot in one of the most eye-catching locales on the West Coast, with a Menlo Park luxury hotel to match the natural beauty. Phenomenal wedding venues include Brilliance Ballroom and dramatic courtyard make the perfect the setting your day deserves.
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200 Independence DrMenlo ParkCA 94025 USA