People often do things in hotels that they would never do in their own homes, such as sleep soundly, watch Marley and Me, or let the kids drink as much shampoo as they want. Let loose with today's Groupon: for $149, you get a one-night stay in a two-room prestige suite at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay hotel, located in Redwood City (a $300 value).

The Sofitel San Francisco Bay hotel lavishes transients with finely designed surroundings, attentive service, and indulgent accouterments. The prestige suite packs 700 square feet with upscale amenities, including a king-size bed and two televisions. Panoramic views remind you where you are in the momentary morning confusion that accompanies any stay away from home. Online workers, shoppers, and daters can engage with the Internet using free WiFi access and an in-room office area.

Take a relaxing jacuzzi soak in the bathroom, or design a luxury blanket fort in the ample and fittingly furnished living room. Sofitel accessorizes one-night rests with plush touches such as luxury bath products and fresh flowers.

Out-of-towners can enjoy a quick commute to Sofitel from the airport, and the hotel’s central location between San Francisco and San Jose makes it an ideal staycation destination.

Reviews

137 Yelpers give the Sofitel San Francisco Bay hotel a 3.5-star average. Nearly 200 TripAdvisors give the hotel an average of four owl eyes.

• The staff is lovely, food is excellent, lovely walk around the lake outside the hotel. – LaceyLeet, TripAdvisor
• once you get inside, you're pleasantly surrounded by people with charming french accents and modern french style - it is a real super-chic hotel! − the fuzzies s., Yelp, 5/17/10