Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

As they say in real estate, everything is about location, location, location. And Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Richmond/Berkeley has one of the best locations for tourists coming to the Bay Area. It's perfectly situated between the downtown activities of San Francisco and the wine-tasting tours of Napa and Sonoma, not to mention all that Berkeley and Oakland has to offer. This hotel features featuring complimentary Wi-Fi and HD television programming, as well as an outdoor pool and whirlpool. The efficient hotel with fast wi-fi is also a great option for business travelers, too, offering a large event and meeting space.