A cottage with a fireplace, a hotel within walking distance of the Plaza or a resort on the way into the valley? Tell us what matters to you, and our travel advisors will match you with one of the luxury hotels in Sonoma for your wine country trip. Booked through suitespot, breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it, depending on the hotel – around €500 on average for two nights.
MacArthur Place Hotel SonomaFor food lovers and couples who want to walk to the Plaza in the evening, we recommend MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma, rated four stars by the Forbes Travel Guide. Want a cottage with a fireplace and an outdoor tub, and do you collect Marriott Bonvoy points? Then book The Lodge at Sonoma Resort; a free shuttle takes you to the square. ALL (Accor) members stay at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn on the way into Sonoma Valley.Plaza or valley, cottage or classic room: here are the best hotels in Sonoma at a glance, each with location, suitespot score and price for one night. Our tip: couples who prefer walking to restaurants choose MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma; if you want a pool, a spa and a cottage of your own, book The Lodge at Sonoma Resort.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge at Sonoma Resort | – | ★ 4.3/5 | 346 € |
| MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma | – | ★ 4.7/5 | 570 € |
| Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn | – | ★ 4.3/5 | 320 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in Sonoma with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.3Marriott Bonvoy1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476, United States
4.7I Prefer29 E MacArthur St, Sonoma, CA 95476, United States
4.3ALL (Accor)100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, CA 95476, United States
At The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, the transformation shows as soon as you step into the lobby: in 2021 all 182 rooms, cottages and suites were redesigned when the resort joined Marriott's Autograph Collection. The makeover also brought two new restaurants, the High Horse pool bar and a pool deck with fire pits and cabanas, framed by native plantings.
The Lodge at Sonoma ResortThe cottages offer plenty of privacy: each has a fireplace and an outdoor soaking tub. Sculptures stand between the buildings, and a valley oak about 400 years old spreads its branches across the grounds. Cruiser bikes are free to borrow, and every day the resort hosts a wine tasting with local winemakers.
Regulars may remember the former Renaissance resort and the Raindance Spa. Today the spa is called The Spa at The Lodge, and the resort is managed by Sage Hospitality Group.
Rooted in the region: At the spa of The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, therapists work with botanicals from the area, for example in wine facials or olive oil hair masks. In the apothecary-style boutique you can take the products home, and frequent visitors can join the spa's rewards membership.
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort · SonomaBy the pool: The heated outdoor pool sits at the heart of the resort, with a whirlpool, fire pits and cabanas you can reserve. On the upper deck, High Horse pours wine, slushies and small bites from a converted horse trailer during the warmer half of the year.
A tip for your downtime: if you want to pair your 5-star hotel in Sonoma with spa time, let our travel advisors reserve your treatments before you arrive.
From the hearth: Wit & Wisdom at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort carries the signature of Michael Mina: the cooking is Californian, much of it comes out of the hearth oven, and the ingredients are from Sonoma. The restaurant has a bocce court and a semi-covered terrace for private dinners.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Easygoing: Benicia's Kitchen, just off the lobby, cooks with Latin influences and farm-fresh produce, such as chilaquiles with braised carnitas; on weekends there is brunch. It also handles the food you order to your room.
Your daily breakfast credit from the suitespot booking is redeemed at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort in Benicia's Kitchen, on weekends at brunch too, before you cycle to the Plaza.
Sonoma is small enough to do a lot on foot: around the Plaza you will find tasting rooms, restaurants and the historic buildings of Sonoma State Historic Park, the Mission among them. Highway 12 heads north through the valley to Glen Ellen and Kenwood, and Napa is about half an hour away via Carneros.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission InnSouth of the Plaza: MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma is on East MacArthur Street, an easy walk from the square; our pick for couples who want to go out to dinner without a car. The Lodge at Sonoma Resort stands about one mile from the Plaza on Broadway, with a free shuttle into town. Our pick for travelers with a dog and for anyone who wants a cottage.
On the way into the valley: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is on Boyes Boulevard, northwest of the town center on the road to Glen Ellen. Our pick for ALL (Accor) members and for anyone who likes breakfast included.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Awards: MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma is rated four stars by the Forbes Travel Guide. If you choose among the best hotels in Sonoma by that rating, this is a dependable address.
Drive up Highway 12 to Glen Ellen and Jack London State Historic Park, where trails lead through oak woodland and past vineyard slopes. On the way back, stop at one of the small roadside tasting rooms.
On the way into the valley, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn starts at 319 €. South of the Plaza, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort begins at 345 € and MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma at 569 €. Availability for your dates and current rates for each luxury hotel in Sonoma are in the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| South of the Plaza | |||
| MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma | 569 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| The Lodge at Sonoma Resort | 345 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| On the way into Sonoma Valley | |||
| Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn | 319 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
Breakfast: At Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, breakfast for two is included. The Lodge at Sonoma Resort gives you 30 US dollars a day to spend in Benicia's Kitchen, MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma 45 dollars, both for up to two guests.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn · SonomaCredits and extras: You get a 100-dollar hotel credit at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and at MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma, while a welcome gift is waiting at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort. Everywhere there is an upgrade on arrival subject to availability, plus early check-in or late check-out when it works out; none of the three has a minimum stay.
Points and status: ALL (Accor) at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Marriott Bonvoy at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, I Prefer at MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma. Reservations through suitespot run at the hotel's direct rate, which means points and status nights reach your account as usual.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comSonoma through the year: Toward the end of winter, mustard glows yellow between the vineyard rows; in summer people linger on the Plaza until late, at harvest in September and October the valley smells of fresh must, and the cooler months bring fireside evenings and unhurried tastings. For harvest weekends, we recommend reserving early.
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort · SonomaHow long to stay: For a 5-star hotel in Sonoma, two to three nights work best: one day for the Plaza and the Mission, one for the valley up to Kenwood, and ideally one for Carneros.
At MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma, the higher rate comes with a daily breakfast credit of 45 US dollars and a 100-dollar hotel credit. Factor both in when comparing the hotels south of the Plaza; the breakfast credit grows with every night.
Three programs are represented in Sonoma: ALL (Accor) at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Marriott Bonvoy at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort and I Prefer at MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma. With suitespot you pay the hotel's direct rate, so you earn points and status nights as usual, and your status benefits apply on top of breakfast and credits.
3 of the 3 hotels in Sonoma belong to a hotel loyalty program, spread across three programs. Marriott Bonvoy, I Prefer and ALL (Accor) are represented with one hotel each.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | The Lodge at Sonoma Resort |
Which hotel in Sonoma suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for all three hotels at a glance.
2 of the 3 hotels are housed in historic buildings. The oldest is Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, welcoming guests since 1927. 3 hotels have a spa, 3 a pool. One hotel is listed in the Forbes Travel Guide.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma | 1997 | 2023 | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | |
| The Lodge at Sonoma Resort | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn | 1927 | ✓ | ✓ |
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Carolin, Valentina, Madeleine and Andrea and our team know these hotels from the inside – and will help you find the right room, the right location and the right rate. 365 days a year, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Meet our team →Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn starts at 319 €, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort at 345 € and MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma at 569 €. At all three, a suitespot reservation comes with breakfast or a daily credit for it.
For evenings on foot around the Plaza, MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma; for a cottage with fireplace, pool and spa, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort. If you collect ALL (Accor) and want breakfast included, stay at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn on the way into the valley.
No government agency awards hotel stars in the United States; many travelers go by the Forbes Travel Guide. There, MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma holds four stars.
Yes, at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort: the cottages have a fireplace and an outdoor soaking tub, and there are suites as well. Our travel advisors check which category is free for your dates.
MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma, south of the square, from where you can walk. The Lodge at Sonoma Resort is about one mile away and gets you there on a free shuttle.
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort: a heated outdoor pool with whirlpool, fire pits and cabanas, plus The Spa at The Lodge with treatments built around wine and olive oil.
At The Lodge at Sonoma Resort: at Michael Mina's Wit & Wisdom with its hearth-oven cooking, and at Benicia's Kitchen with Latin-inspired dishes and weekend brunch.
MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma, which the Forbes Travel Guide rates with four stars.
ALL (Accor) at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Marriott Bonvoy at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort and I Prefer at MacArthur Place Hotel Sonoma. Because suitespot reserves at the hotel's direct rate, the program credits your points and status nights.
Pets are welcome at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort. Tell us the size and number of animals in advance, and we will confirm the conditions with the resort.
About half an hour by car via Carneros. Halfway there is Carneros Resort Napa, which we feature among the luxury hotels in Napa.
All year: mustard blooms at the end of winter, summer is for the pool and the Plaza, the wineries are at work during the fall harvest, and winter brings fireplaces and quiet tastings. Book harvest weekends early.