Affordable Elegance
I booked our room through Travelocity and was thus able to undercut the usual price. Because the price was so low, I didn't expect much -- I figured it was for only one night, and a bed is a bed -- but the Sheraton surprised me.
We had a king-sized bed with a fluffy duvet and a pile of pillows. There were two easy chairs, one with an ottoman, a large TV, an Internet connection (for an extra fee of $7.95 for 24 hours), and a view of the koi pond. The bathroom had thick towels and extras like a hairdryer, a magnifying makeup mirror, and a tiny coffeemaker featuring Starbucks coffee.
The young people at the front desk (probably Stanford students) were professional and courteous. I would stay there again.
Unique Quality: There is a swimming pool, but because we were there in autumn, this wasn't a big draw for us.
What we liked best was the two-level koi pond, a spot of serenity in the center of the Sheraton complex. The jewel-colored koi are numerous and obviously well-nourished; if you stand for a few minutes at the side of the pond, they'll congregate hopefully at your feet, expecting food.
