Extended Stay Hotel to Meet Continuing Tech Demand

Upgraded technology features will include high-speed WiFi, multi-device outlets and big-screen TVs.

  SAN CARLOS, CA—Construction is underway on the 204-room Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley at 595 Industrial Rd. Located immediately adjacent to the 101 Freeway and within two miles of Oracle ‘s headquarters, the hotel will serve the region’s technology-based business community. In an area that is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, Intel, Facebook and Google , and thousands of entrepreneurial startups, the hotel will help to meet the extended-stay needs of the area’s business travelers. Construction is planned for completion in summer of 2017, says R.D. Olson Development of its latest hotel development. “The San Carlos market has a unique need for extended-stay product. In fact, a large number of visitors to the area stay between seven nights and three months,” said Bob Olson , founder and CEO of R.D. Olson Development. “With Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley, we look forward to providing a comfortable and convenient environment for these visitors, and others, to re-energize, work and play.” As is customary for all R.D. Olson Development hotels, Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley is designed around a theme that pays homage to the local area, in this case the influence of Bair Island on the coast of the San Francisco Peninsula and the technology industry of Silicon Valley. The use of a wooden open truss ceiling and real wood flooring in the lobby, paired with dark brick siding and finished millwork, creates a warehouse feel that speaks to the hotel’s Millennial-minded, tech-savvy clientele. “The mix of natural materials, minimalist clean lines, and locally relevant art will give this property a vibe that feels genuine and comfortable,” said Sue Ellen Langford , vice president of interiors at R.D. Olson Development. The four-story, 148,596-square-foot hotel is designed with all-suite room mix that includes more than 500 beds, including king, queen and pullout couch configurations. The mix caters well to weekday business and extended-stay guests, but also affords convenience to weekend leisure travelers. Guest suites include full kitchens, ample workspace areas and upscale bathrooms. Additional amenities include upgraded technology features, such as high-speed WiFi, multi-device accessible outlets and big-screen TVs with full connectivity and the ability to stream Netflix and Hulu without charge. “When developing a property with extended-stay customers in mind, it’s important to incorporate elements that will make staying at the property feel more like home,” said Jonathon Vopinek , vice president of asset management and marketing at R.D. Olson Development. “The features we’ve incorporated in Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley–such as Netflix and Hulu streaming capabilities and a state-of-the-art fitness center–will provide guests with the ability to maintain their lifestyle while away from home.” The new hotel will offer 1,500 square feet of meeting and pre-function space. The hotel will also feature a four-story surface parking structure, with public parking on the ground floor. Public area amenities will include a fitness center, full-service business center, breakfast area and guest laundry. The hotel will include a variety of outdoor amenities such as a pool and spa, an outdoor patio complete with fire pits and a sports court. Vopinek tells GlobeSt.com: “Silicon Valley captures the essence of innovation. It is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations, Fortune500 companies, as well as thousands of startup companies. It also offers an eclectic collection of dining, shopping and entertainment.” Los Angeles-based DLR Group will provide architectural services for the hotel and Seattle-based Degen & Degen will perform interior design. R.D. Olson Development began developing hotels in 1997.