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Designed by NICOLEHOLLIS, the newly reimagined spaces offer a home-like experience for luxury travelers seeking elevated privacy and personalization
May 14, 2025
[MENLO PARK, May 14, 2025] – Today, Rosewood Sand Hill—the luxurious urban retreat in the heart of Silicon Valley—enthusiastically announces the grand opening of its collection of renovated Residential Villas, thoughtfully designed for discerning guests seeking extended stays, enhanced privacy, and the comforts of home. Blending immersive design with personalized experiences, the villas feature a full chef’s kitchen, private laundry facilities, and expansive private yards. The transformation also includes a refreshed Presidential Villa, Summit House—an expansive three-bedroom residence ideal for shorter stays—featuring an open-plan layout and sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Designed by the acclaimed interior architecture and design firm NICOLEHOLLIS, the villas reflect Northern California’s natural beauty and the resort’s 16-acre, Mediterranean-style grounds, offering guests the rare experience of a private estate within a fully serviced resort.
“Our reimagined villas feature distinct personalities, thoughtfully curated experiences, and immersive design inspired by the Bay Area’s natural beauty and cultural richness,” said Philip Meyer, Regional Vice President & Managing Director. “These villas are more than a place to stay—they’re a reason to return. Whether guests come for a quiet retreat, a creative reset, or a family celebration, they’ll discover a villa that speaks to their lifestyle and invites them to make it their own.”
A Collection of Individualized Villa Experiences
Each of the five Residential Villas—Ridge House, Redwood House, Verde House, Orchard House, and Valley House—is a fully self-contained sanctuary with its own aesthetic, mood, and curated experiences. Offering two- and three-bedroom layouts, they are ideal for extended stays, multigenerational travel, or intimate gatherings.
Each villa’s personality is further distinguished through curated lifestyle programming and artisan accents:
Inside, the villas feature chef’s kitchens, private laundry facilities, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, and custom furnishings designed by NICOLEHOLLIS. Warm, tactile materials like walnut wood flooring, hand-applied taupe plaster walls, and Calacatta Antica marble fireplaces wrapped in oiled larch wood are layered with deep green cabinetry, ceramic backsplashes, and woven rattan details. Lighting, developed in collaboration with California designer Brendan Ravenhill, features metal and wood grain finishes that quietly elevate each room.
Throughout the villas, a curated art program by Sweeney Co. includes commissioned works from Bay Area artists, using ceramics, textiles, and hand-crafted installations to reflect the regional landscape and character. In the powder rooms, custom etched wallcoverings and marble-carved sinks echo the nearby hills, offering beauty in even the smallest details.
Outdoors, each villa’s landscape—designed by Arterra Landscape Architects—has been reimagined as an immersive retreat, with native plantings, sculptural water features, hanging daybeds, and secluded seating areas that offer beauty, privacy, and sustainability in equal measure.
Summit House: A Bespoke Private Escape in the Heart of Silicon Valley
At the pinnacle of the property, the newly renovated Presidential Villa, Summit House, offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy. Spanning 3,236 square feet, this expansive three-bedroom suite features panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and expansive living spaces, a backyard terrace, and custom furnishings that create an atmosphere of quiet sophistication and grandeur, ideal for intimate gatherings or restful solitude. Programming can be customized to each guest’s stay, including private yoga or guided meditation sessions, or the delivery of a seasonal market basket. "We were excited to highlight the true essence of California living,” said Nicole Hollis, Creative Director and Principal of NICOLEHOLLIS” With stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, we collaborated closely with Arterra, the landscape designer, to seamlessly blend the interior and outdoor spaces. Each villa now features a unique layout and thoughtfully designed planting approach, transforming once-underutilized areas into beautiful outdoor alcoves perfect for entertaining and relaxation." These new spaces are redefining luxury in Silicon Valley, offering a modern clubhouse experience and a welcoming ambiance that feels like a home away from home, where design, nature, and well-being come together in perfect harmony. Complementing the refreshed villas is the newly introduced Asaya Spa, an integrative wellness destination that deepens the resort’s commitment to holistic rejuvenation. For more information and booking details, please visit here.
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About Rosewood Sand Hill Nestled amid 16 acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Asaya Spa, or enjoying Madera’s delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis. Rosewood Sand Hill’s luxurious accommodations feature 121 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 31 suites ranging in size from 527 square feet for the deluxe guestroom to 2,372 square feet for the two-bedroom Presidential Villa. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or terraces with views of landscaped courtyard gardens, the swimming pool, or the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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About Rosewood Hotel Group Rosewood Hotel Group, privately owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is one of the world’s leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®; upperupscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and progressive private members club. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of 54 properties in 24 countries with more than 30 new properties currently under development. For more information, visit rosewoodhotelgroup.com.
About NICOLEHOLLIS NICOLEHOLLIS, led by creative director Nicole Hollis and CEO Lewis Heathcote, is an award-winning collective of over ninety designers specializing in interior design, architecture, and furniture. Known for their holistic approach to residential, hospitality, and product design, the firm works with global leaders to create spaces that reflect their clients' lifestyles. NICOLEHOLLIS has been featured in top publications like Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and Vogue, and has earned numerous awards, including recognition in Architectural Digest’s “AD100” since 2021, multiple Boutique Hospitality Gold Key Awards, and accolades such as Designer of the Year by the American Society of Interior Designers in 2023 and Hospitality Design's Designer of the Year in 2024. The firm has also published two monographs: NICOLEHOLLIS: Curated Interiors (2020) and Artistry of Home (2024).
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