It’s hard not to smile when you step into the lobby at Hotel Citrine in Palo Alto. High ceilings, a brilliant amount of natural light and oodles of lush green plants make it a space that’s inviting and easy to relax in. (A large piece of the yellow, crystalline mineral citrine sits atop the front desk.)

A private dining room off of the lobby features sustainable cork flooring and can do double duty as a boardroom or space for a yoga class.