NOBU HOTEL EPIPHANY

180 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto hotel.qantas.com.au/ nobuepiphanyhotel

Nobu Hotel Epiphany is the ideal mix of Yin and Yang with bright, airy guestrooms and dark, moody shared spaces. Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro are co-owners so it comes with a touch of celebrity. Its amenities and downtown location cater to the tech-oriented crowd but the stunning views and sleek design make it a great destination for all visitors. ↓

Business facilities There’s a variety of hospitality suites that can accommodate board meetings, working dinners and cocktail receptions. Each suite has a terrace with panoramic views. Wi-fi Fast and complimentary.

Food and drink Nobu restaurant and bar offers all of Matsuhisa’s greatest hits, including his famous yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and black cod miso, in an updated setting with sidewalk dining. In addition to breakfast and lunch, the kitchen pumps out 24-hour Nobu-standard room service, including bento boxes.

Fitness and wellbeing Each guest receives a complimentary pass to Vivre health club (vivrepa.com) located across the street.

Run route For a three-kilometre loop, head towards Heritage Park on Waverley Street, past the Hewlett-Packard Garage on Addison Avenue and through Professorville along Kingsley and Lincoln avenues.

Coffee nearby Coupa Cafe (538 Ramona Street) serves Venezuelan versions of lattes and long blacks, as well as savoury breakfast arepas (cornmeal griddle cakes).