We stayed at the W in early September as a stop over between the San Fran area and a trek down the coast.

Driving there in the evening was a strange experience, because as many people have mentioned it really is in the middle of nowhere. On arrival the hotel was pretty empty, but with a cool and trendy reception and bar area. Check-in was swift and friendly, with plenty of information given about what our rate gave us (it was a package rate via SPG.com) and where everything was.

I believe they were running at around half occupancy that night, but the hotel treated us very well and upgraded us from the lowest grade suite and put us right up to the largest 'Wow' suite. A very nice gesture considering I'm only SPG Gold.

The suite was fantastic and the service in the hotel was exceptional. For the price we paid, it was well worth the diversion to stay at the hotel rather than head to somewhere like San Jose.

The W Silicon Valley is the odd-man out in the family of W properties. Other W's are right in the center of hot urban areas, but this one is strangely located on the edges of a marsh in a nearly-abandoned business park. I understand that this W was built back in response to the late 90's Internet boom in Silicon Valley, but it just feels off. Approaching it, you think it's an Extended Stay until you see the large blue W. Once entering, you are immediately transported into a traditional W vibe - young, fresh and hip. Yes, the lobby and front desk area are small, but the decor and music bring in the usual W feel.

The staff here seem bored - maybe because the hotel seems empty. And they don't exactly know what aggressive hospitality is. But they are pleasant enough. I didn't have much interaction with them other than the girl at check-in.

The rooms are great - they are all oversized rooms with classic W furnishings, a wet bar and coffeemaker and a great bathroom stocked with Bliss products. I have a hard time feeling comfortable in hotel rooms, but I immediately took to this room and felt right at home. I was on the 3rd floor with a view of the roof and back of the hotel, but who needs a view with such a great room. And the rates here are very reasonable (usually hovering under $200/night) - probably because they don't get too much business.

Parking is complimentary here and plentiful.

W Silicon Valley is definitely a weird W, but it's a great hotel.

This W is NOT in the Silicon Valley. So check a
map.

The hotel IS a hip loooking W. There is reason the rates are so low.The place is empty. I am surprised at the 5 star ratings above.

If you are considering this hotel check a map. It is in the east bay.

If you don't care about service such as: fresh towels, irons that work, amenities, flower vases with flowers in them, staff that can give you directions to property... you might like the place.

This is one of the smallest W Hotels in its chain. Originally built as a Residence Inn and then at the last minute switched to a W, it still offers all the modern touches of W. From the outside, it looks like a Residence Inn since it is only has 3 floors. It is located in a business park but is easy to get to Palo Alto and Stanford. It is very nice. The staff is great. The pool is the best part of the hotel wit sand by the pool, making it feel like a beach. This is a great hotel and the prices are reasonable for a W.