Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel  

In Novato, a pet-friendly base a short drive from San Francisco Bay and Sonoma Raceway. Minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the Space Station Museum. Muir Woods is about 29 km away and Point Reyes roughly 50 km.

Relaxed, lobby-forward vibe with a cozy fireplace. Seventy air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and pillowtop beds with premium bedding. Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Staff speak English, Spanish and French. Free self-parking is available.

Seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub for chill downtime. On-site fitness center and a picnic area for fresh-air breaks. Bar and restaurant on the property. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected.

24-hour business center plus 1,399 sq ft (130 sq m) of conference and meeting space. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking for event attendees.

On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and a bar for evening drinks. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.