California Inns with International Flare
SACRAMENTO, CA [September 22, 2020]—While some of the most international destinations are still closed to American travelers, some California inns may offer the next best thing. These small California boutique hotels transport guests to exotic destinations abroad while simultaneously avoiding the need for air travel, passports, or crowds.
Cornell Hotel De France
Francophiles and lovers of French art will especially appreciate this boutique hotel, a San Francisco hideaway reminiscent of 17th and 18th century Parisian society along the Rive Gauche. Soothing tones of pastel blue, cream, taupe, and white create a farmhouse chic look, while each hallway is a gallery of a single painter’s work.
Enchante Boutique Hotel
Every door opens to old-world sophistication and refinement at this French chateau-inspired hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley. Authentic French art and antiques, luxurious linens, and Carrera marble bathrooms create the ambiance of a fine European hotel for travelers longing for La Vie en Rose.
The Francis House
The blend of old and new is evident at every turn in this opulent celebration of contemporary French design. The French Second Empire architecture of this historic small luxury hotel is surrounded by grounds reminiscent of the French countryside. Stone walls and gilded accents bring Paris to the heart of Calistoga.
Petit Soleil Bed et Breakfast
The warmth and whimsy of the French countryside come to life in this boutique hotel in San Luis Obispo. Every object has its own story of love and intention, from the time-worn cobblestone courtyard to the eclectic mix of floral, toile, and quilted fabrics. Buttery yellows, rich reds, and sky blues evoke a Provençal farmhouse feel.
Petite Auberge
Often cited as one of the most romantic boutique hotels in San Francisco, this inn is the perfect pied-à-terre for nomads of all stripes. Ornate wallpapers, French antiques, and old-fashioned writing desks will have guests continuously wondering whether they’re in The City of Lights or The City by the Bay.
El Morocco Inn & Day Spa
Handcrafted fabrics billow in the desert breeze, Moroccan lamps cast light in geometric patterns, and faint strains of Moroccan music float over a hot spring-fed pool surrounded by glowing lanterns and Moroccan poufs. The authentic details—including a genuine Bedouin tent—transport guests to a quiet hideaway on the outskirts of Marrakesh.
Gaige House + Ryokan
Asian-inspired details abound in this Zen hideaway, including shoji doors, bamboo furniture, and Far Eastern artwork. The verdant, secluded setting along the Calabazas Creek features private Zen gardens and suites with massive stone soaking tubs. Calming fountains and a yoga enclave ensure a constant meditative state.
Pantai Inn
Pantai Inn is reminiscent of a tranquil Indonesian retreat, complete with ocean views and hand-crafted furnishings imported from Bali. This collection of 1900s- to 1930s-era cottages, bungalows and townhouses masterfully blends Bali’s old-world charm, La Jolla’s upscale comforts, and the modern technology today’s traveler expects.
Tradewinds Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel is inspired, both inside and out, by the principles of feng shui and a desire to stimulate the senses. The inn incorporates a fusion of Asian and tropical elements, including a Zen meditation garden, fresh orchids, bamboo fountains, and kimono robes.
For more information on these and other California boutique hotels and bed and breakfast inns, visit www.cabbi.com.
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California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns
414 29th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-3211
916-554-2673
www.cabbi.com
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