Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Upscale, French-chateau-inspired hotel with a poolside spa & a bistro, plus a free local shuttle. This stately French-chateau-inspired hotel is 4 miles from the Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area, and about 14 miles from Oakland and San Ramon. Elegantly furnished rooms and suites (most with pull-out sofas) offer room service, complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and desks. Some suites add vaulted ceilings and fireplaces. Free amenities include morning coffee/tea and a shuttle service to shops and restaurants in nearby Walnut Creek. There’s also a poolside beauty spa, lush garden courtyards, a hot tub/sauna, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site French-farmhouse-style bistro and bar emphasizes local and sustainable ingredients.