I stayed at the Donatello for two nights, while in San Francisco attending a conference. The staff was excellent. The hotel was nice. My only criticism is that I requested a non-smoking room and the smell of tobacco smoke was very strong. So much that my clothes that were inside my luggage had a strong odor of smoke. This is the first time I stayed a hotel where the smell of smoke was so strong in a non-smoking room.

Best Things Nearby:
Downtown San Francisco, Theaters, Concert Halls, Fine Dining, shopping, spas . . . everything! Head south on PCH 1 and do some sight seeing along the coastal towns. Go surfing—bring a 7mm wetsuit. Please find the locations where I took my pictures—the scenery throughout the Bay Area which I find absolutely breathtaking.

Best Things About the Resort:
Have high tea at the Donatello and do not forget to use the spa before you go paint the town red! All the major freeways and scenic road tours are accessible when staying at the Donatello. I think what I love best of about the Donatello is their high tea and spa center. It is so inviting to have tea while in the hot tub, don't you think so?

Resort Experience:
As I said before, I love going to the Donatello because you can have high tea and also, hang out at the spa, work out, hang out in the hot tub, shower, get dressed, and have dinner nearby at fine, five-star dining restaurants. Please bring your own padlock for your locker while using the spa and gym facilities. After traveling from LA, I usually go here to veg out after a stressful time in LA. This is the reason why I put the Donatello here . I also like sightseeing throughout the SF Bay Area nine counties while at the Donatello. I often camp at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park because it is only four miles South of Calistoga via Highway 29 and 128, so I can enjoy my spa day in Calistoga. It is a drive from San Francisco, but it makes it romantic just to get away from the city. While in Calistoga, I use Indian Springs' mud bath and spa special. Best of all, I swim in their Olympic-size heated mineral pool ALL day until it is time for my treatment. After my Indian Springs' spa treatment, I bumble around the Silverado Wine Trail and hit all the wine and champagne tasting rooms . Then, I stumble back to my camp site and warm up next to my campfire sipping on my wines, champagnes, fresh fruit, and cheese I purchased exploring the Silverado Trail. After my complete veg out, I am ready to head back to LA and be the road warrior that I am!

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

This hotel was first class all the way, from the room size, cleanliness, staff friendliness, and accommodations to the location. I hope we can stay there again someday. There is a remarkably friendly and helpful staff!