Hilton, which just garnered huge creds for its corporate decision to adopt a cage-free policy for egg-laying chickens and freeing breeding pigs from gestation crates throughout its global food supply chain, is also earning newfound respect for authentic hospitality at Concord, California Hilton in Diablo Valley. Hilton PURE room amenities include comprehensive room treatments to eliminate or significantly reduce allergens and contaminants, including an advanced shock treatment system to destroy mold and bacteria, and to remove any lingering scents.

All guestrooms are fitted with pillows made onsite, part of the Pillow-Vac Pillow Renewable System. In addition to all standard room amenities, executive-level rooms are equipped with VIP key-controlled private floors, oversized luxury robes, complimentary bottled water, fabulous views of Diablo Valley and access to the private executive club lounge with continental breakfast, beverages and evening hors d’oeuvres.

The hotel received the 2013 Top Environmental Leadership GEELA Award for sustainability. From guestrooms to meeting spaces, a slew of sustainability initiatives are firmly in place, including paperless check in, LED lighting, solar film on windows, and wellwater and drip irrigation. At Plate & Vine, dine on California-inspired cuisine with local meats and seafood, artisan cheeses, and plenty of local fruits and veg from growers including Riverdog Farm, Frog Hollow, California Olive Ranch, Capay Organic, Zuckerman’s Farms and County Line Harvest. An onsite herb garden provides inspiration and ingredients for handcrafted cocktails that can be enjoyed beside and outdoor patio fire pit.