We decided to spent one night in the hotel after a...

We decided to spent one night in the hotel after a 4th of July party to avoid any driving issues. I called the morning of and asked if we could get an early check-in, and it was an immediate YES! No hemming or hawing or acting like I just asked for a gold plated toilet seat. We brought our little dog, and everyone oohed and aaahed like he was the cutest thing they ever saw (more points for Epiphany) - and they don't charge a deposit or extra rates for pets. The staff was all super friendly and seemed genuinely happy. The decor is amazing - all over the hotel. I could stare at the light fixture in the lobby forever. And the birds and trees in the room were stunning. I also loved the 'nightlight' embedded in the mirror. Little touches everywhere from the color schemes to the furniture.

The restaurant, Lure & Till is really nice - but two complaints: "Happy Hour" is only olives and nuts (and drinks) until 5pm even though HH is advertised from 3:30-5:30. That means you can only get HH food for 1/2 an hour. We also went back after our party for a drink but they only served beer and wine after 8pm. ?? I thought that was very strange for a hopping place in downtown Palo Alto.