Thursday, August 28, 2008

West Coast Bed and Breakfasts Mix Business With Pleasure

By Jane Leisteiner


Bed and breakfasts are a perfect spot to relax, but they also offer a unique setting for your next business meeting. The beautiful dcor, delectable food and unparalleled service will motivate your co-workers to work, but it will be a labor of love. The West Coast offers several great bed and breakfasts for your next corporate event.

Southern California B&B Locations

If a Southern California bed and breakfast is what you need for your next corporate meeting, the Blue Lantern Inn is a perfect spot to work in a relaxing, inspiring setting. The well-appointed inn is located in Dana Point, an hour's drive from both San Diego and Los Angeles. There are two conference facilities, a modern-style room that accommodates up to 15 people and the tasteful Library Room, which includes elegant furnishings and a fireplace. The Library Meeting Room can seat up to 40 for banquets and 26 people for conferences and meetings. Both rooms are stocked with notepads and pens and include amenities such as high-speed wireless Internet, projectors, extension cords, power strips and a television with DVD player. You and your co-workers will be treated to homemade muffins and cookies, gourmet coffee, a variety of teas, bottled water and soda. On-site parking also is included. If you opt to stay overnight, the posh guest rooms all include a whirlpool tub and fireplace. There are several restaurants within walking distance, and the inn is just minutes from Laguna Beach.

Near the Bay Area

Leave the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley or San Francisco and plan your next business meeting at the Seal Cove Inn, just outside of the seaside village of Half Moon Bay. The idyllic bed and breakfast is like a French Country retreat, surrounded by trees and wildflowers. Meetings or business events for up to 14 people can be accommodated, and there is Internet access available, as well. The innkeepers provide morning and afternoon refreshments. If your co-workers are staying at the inn, they'll also enjoy a full breakfast and rooms with king-size beds and fireplaces.

Washington Coast Bed and Breakfasts

Just a scenic drive and ferry ride away from Seattle, the Saratoga Inn on Whidbey Island is a unique spot for your next business event. The bed and breakfast has 15 guest rooms, each with a fireplace and many with stunning views. The meeting room offers views of the Saratoga Passage and can hold up to 12 people comfortably. Audio-visual equipment is available for rental, and the meeting rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments.

Located right in the middle of all that Seattle has to offer, the Inn at Harbor Steps is a sophisticated spot for your next business event. The boutique hotel can accommodate up to 12 guests for meetings or special events. The full-day meeting rates include high-speed Internet access, notepads, pens and morning and afternoon snacks. A full range of audio-visual equipment can be rented. If you need to book business guests, the inn has plenty of beautifully decorated rooms, most of which have a fireplace.

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