Summary
Introduction to Treehouse Hotels
Combining childlike wonder with high-tech innovation may not seem like an obvious mix, but that’s what Treehouse Hotels is striving for when it makes its U.S. debut in an unexpected location: Sunnyvale, California, right in the middle of Silicon Valley. The hotel is set to open toward the end of 2023.
Design and Innovation
“Sunnyvale is the epicenter of the bold ideas, disruptive technology, imagination, and innovation that make Silicon Valley an icon and inspiration for the world,” said Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO, and founder of sustainable brand management company SH Hotels & Resorts, which owns Treehouse Hotels in a release. “Every inch of this playful property, from mismatched materials to secret nooks and unexpected artwork, creatively combines the energy and intensity of Silicon Valley’s high-tech culture with the simpler, older, more natural charms of the Santa Clara Valley’s pre-Internet era.”
The hotel brand, which first opened Treehouse Hotel London in Langham Place in 2019, focuses on the principle of “playfulness and optimism,” as stated on the company’s website.
Commitment to Sustainability
“The free-spirited, environmentally conscious lifestyle brand creatively captures the carefree comfort, freedom, nostalgia, and fun of childhood,” notes the release. “Every Treehouse Hotel is founded on the adventurous ideas that inspire a child to build their ‘tree house’ and enjoy time with both real and imaginary friends. Treehouse Sunnyvale will fuse creativity, innovation, and adventure with the brand’s warm and whimsical ethos.”
In alignment with its sustainability mission, the hotel will repurpose existing buildings, and construct a new six-story building using modular techniques that aim to reduce waste and environmental impact. Moreover, trees that are felled during construction will be reclaimed to create nature-themed sculptures by local Bay Area artists.
Amenities Overview
Every aspect of this adaptive reuse project is designed to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor experiences. “From hand-crafted accents, secret nooks, playful angles, hammocks and hideaways, and surprisingly placed lookouts, our design connects guests to the region’s rich agricultural past and the entrepreneurial spirit of modern-day Sunnyvale,” the company stated.
A variety of amenities will be available on-site, including a fitness center, cafe, beer garden, outdoor games, a pool with cabanas, a hot tub, and a pizza oven. For ongoing updates about Treehouse Sunnyvale, follow their progress here.
