SUNNYVALE, California – After making a big splash in Januaryannouncing the revival of Starwood Hotels, one of its three brands, whimsical TreehouseHotels, has officially opened in the U.S. the Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley inCalifornia. This marks the third hotel open for the brand with a property inManchester, England, having just joined the first hotel in London.
Starwood Hotels would not reveal cost per key or projectedADR, but did tell Hotel Investment Today it will “play at the higher end of the market.” On the hotel website,a king room for May 13 was listed at a discounted rate of $538.
“Treehouse Hotels bring together all the things we crave butrarely make space for—nature, spontaneity, fun and games, and a little bit ofnonsense,” said Starwood Hotels Founder and Chairman Barry Sternlicht. “SiliconValley didn’t need another sleek hotel. It needed something human. So, we builta one-of-a-kind hideaway that invites you to climb up, branch out, and livemore freely. It’s a place you’ve never been but have always belonged.”
Entry into Valley Goat restaurant from James Beard Award–winning chef Stephanie Izard
With a approached defined by maximal comfort, loads ofsensory delights, “carefreedom” and an analog space that still knows how toplug in, the hotel is set on a reimagined orchard once lined with grapevinesand fruit trees and pays homage to its agricultural roots, dotting thelandscape with citrus groves, gardens, preserved oaks, and newly planted nativetrees.
The design focuses on richly layered textures, cheekyvintage finds, and handcrafted objects with a story.
For likely business travelers to the region, accents likefirepits are included to encourage brainstorming.
The Clubhouse Suite
“Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley isn’t about buttoned-upboardrooms—it’s about unbuttoned ideas,” said Starwood Hotels CEO Raul Leal.“We designed this place for connection, creativity, and a better way to dobusiness. It’s a stay that works, in every sense.”
Witty vibe
The arrival has guests passing a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle ahand-painted mural by artist Aquarela Sabol winds through public spaces.Records are stacked behind the DJ booth. Salvaged wood becomes sculpturalfurniture. Textiles are custom, colorful, and full of soul. Cozy corners andintimate nooks dot the property.
The hotel is debuting with 111 guest rooms and suites. Roomtypes have names like Perch King and Clubhouse Suite. The vibe is intended tobe laid-back, witty, and quietly luxurious.
Standard guest room
The design mixes natural materials and artisan pieces withcreature comforts like farm-style desks that encourage sketching, journaling,and snacking. Some rooms have patios; others come with built-in reading nooksand soaking tubs. All are outfitted with natural cotton robes, customrefillable bath products, and minibars stocked with locally made treats.
Localized F&B
For F&B, ingredients come from nearby farms and menuschange with the seasons.
Valley Goat, from James Beard Award–winning chef StephanieIzard, whose restaurants include Girl & the Goat and Cabra, dishes are crafteda shareable, globally inspired makes the most of the region’s produce—thinkavocado dip with chili-lime crunch, goat empanadas, and sticky toffee plantaincake. It’s all served in a space filled with hand-painted goat art, vintagedecor from local flea markets, and a soundtrack that leans more vinyl thanalgorithm.
Cabana at the pool
The Backyard Café features Bluestone Lane coffee, breakfast,and light bites. At the seasonal Beer Garden, there are 32 rotating taps oflocal brews alongside biodynamic wines, plus lawn games and live musicprogramming. Guests can also order straight to their room (or pool lounger)from the all-day in-room takeout menu.
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley has 7,750 square feet ofevent space designed for everything from tech summits to weddings tolast-minute brainstorming sessions under the stars. There are flexibleboardrooms and event spaces, including a barn, a outdoor terrace, and asweeping lawn.
Rotating fun
Guests might stumble on a book swap house or Wonky OnesMarket, with a rotating selection of quick, healthy snacks. There’s a rotatingcalendar of events, from backyard brunch parties to guest DJ sets to hands-onworkshops like pottery making or terrarium planting. There are also complimentary bikes forexploring nearby Baylands Park.
The Beer Garden has 32 rotating taps of local brews alongside biodynamic wines.
The hotel also offers in-room craft kits, curated playlists,and vinyl record players available on request.
Sustainability quotient
The hotel is reimaged former corporate campus—and beforethat, an orchard.
Adaptive reuse of the site meant saving mature trees with thelandscape designed to honor the region’s historical ecology.
Over 120 existing trees were preserved during construction,while more than 300 native trees (including redwoods, toyon, and redbud) werenewly planted.
Guest room balconies
The hotel was also designed with upcycling, biodiversity,and low-impact living at its core. Half the property is irrigated with recycledwater; all irrigation uses moisture meters and weather sensors to reduce waste.Showers and faucets are equipped with low-flow fixtures. Guest corridors arestocked with water refill stations to reduce plastic waste, and single-useitems are nowhere to be found.
Kitchens and bars adhere to zero-waste principles, withcomposting programs and ingredient sourcing from local partners. Any surplusfood gets rerouted to local nonprofits through Copia, supporting thesurrounding community and reducing landfill impact.
Treehouse Hotels debuted in 2019 and has additionallocations in the works—including Brickell (Miami); Riyadh (Saudi Arabia); andAdelaide (Australia).
