My DH took a business trip a few weeks ago that was an epic disaster, travel-wise. Instead of the usual first-class, direct flight, the (young, new) office manager booked him on a non-direct Frontier flight and at a crappy motel in Oakland with no working a/c. He ended up back at a friend's house in Berkeley on the couch and is now booking his own travel.
Anyway, he wants to send something to his friend for showing back up at 11 at night and letting him sleep on his couch. It was definitely an inconvenience for them, they have a small apartment and a 2 year old, but they are also the type of people that will ALWAYS put you up. He did pay for dinner but the company picked that up so he wants to send something from him.
I was thinking a thing of craft beers or something? If all else fails, I'm sending them a Harry & David box because I don't drink beer so I don't know.
Budget is $100, give or take.
and recommendations for hotels near Berekely are welcome. DH will be in the area for work quite a bit and would prefer to stay near his friend.