Awards
Rosewood Sand Hill Earns Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide in the 2023 Star Rating List
Rosewood Sand Hill honored among the world’s best luxury hotels, restaurants and spas by one of the world’s premier travel authorities
Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel in Menlo Park, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named a Five-Star Hotel on the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list. This marks the eighth year Rosewood Sand Hill has received a Five-Star Hotel award. Based on the experiences of a highly qualified team of incognito inspectors who assess nearly 1,700 entities against 900 objective industry standards, the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, offers designations for Five-Star, Four-Star, and Recommended properties.
“We are grateful and honored to receive the Five-Star Hotel award from Forbes Travel Guide for our eighth consecutive year. This recognition is a true reflection of our team’s dedication and passion” “We continue to deliver Forbes Five-Star level of service to our guests which has proudly resulted with this coveted distinction.”
Philip Meyer, regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill sits on 16 acres with the stunning backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Representing the pinnacle of California luxury, Rosewood Sand Hill offers guests luxurious accommodations and amenities in Northern California. Guests can experience exclusive treatments at the award-winning Sense ®, A Rosewood Spa, while its award-winning restaurant, Madera, serves visitors elevated American fare inspired by the freshest local ingredients. Rosewood Sand Hill Named Five-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2023 Star Awards.
“Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritize authentic, in-person experiences,” “The hotels, ocean cruises, restaurants and spas on our 2023 Star Rating list demonstrate an impressive commitment to creating memorable environments that nurture connection, joy and sense of place as we experience the world to its fullest.”
Amanda Frasier, president of ratings for Forbes Travel Guide
The only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual list has been revered as a global authority on travel since its launch in 1958. To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
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About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
About Rosewood
Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts, and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 42 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.
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About Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill is the modern clubhouse for Silicon Valley; a trusted retreat for visionaries where well-being is a way of life. Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Menlo Park, California, the escape is shaped by its surroundings, blurring the lines between indoors and out. Accommodation spans 121 rooms, including 31 suites, alongside six unique Rosewood Residences; each an expression of its Northern Californian setting. The retreat invites guests to spend time with intention. Whether by the bar, at the fire or on the terrace, dining is refined but relaxed, grounded in region and season. Finnish saunas, basalt and limestone clad steam rooms and sound baths at Asaya Spa recalibrate energy and sharpen focus, while curated speaker series and personalized cycling routes inspire creative thought and meaningful connection.
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