Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Sonoma County
Sonoma wine country is all about feeling and tasting a sense of place. Rolling green pastures, orchards, family-run ranches, and of course, endless vineyards and wineries. Not sure where to stay in Sonoma? Our list of the five best luxury hotels in Sonoma is a great place to start.
Farmhouse Inn
The Farmhouse Inn is consistently ranked one of the best luxury hotels in California. The rustic, down-to-earth luxury of this West Sonoma County hotel is hard to resist its charm. The hotel is surrounded by hundreds of wineries and a short drive to laid back, downtown Sebastopol is hard to beat too.
The rooms, like the location, evoke relaxed wine country chic. Think plush feather beds, organic bath products, and freshly cut flowers in every room. The high staff-to-guest ratio, there are five concierges for just twenty-five guest rooms, ensures a next-level guest experience. Get ready for complimentary wine upon arrival, delicious snacks in your room, and artisan s’mores by the firepits.
Situated in the heart of the famed Russian River Valley, allows Farmhouse Inn to feature some of the best local winemakers in their popular hotel-hosted wine tastings.
The Montage Healdsburg
Montage Hotel in Sonoma Photo credit: Christian Horan
The Montage brand is synonymous with modern luxury, and the recently opened Montage Healdsburg is no exception. The location couldn’t be better: Montage Healdsburg is in the heart of Alexander Valley, set on 258 lush acres, surrounded by vineyards, and just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. The property provides an ideal location from which to access some of Sonoma wine country’s best wineries and most talked-about restaurants.
The 130 bungalow-style guest rooms and suites at this five-star luxury hotel all have incredible views of the Alexander Valley or the surrounding vineyards. Each room has a generous amount of space dedicated to outdoor living so you’ll never forget that you’re in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Room conveniences like terrace fire pits and inviting outdoor furniture are great for taking in a classic California sunset with a glass of local Alexander Valley wine.
Montage Healdsburg is an experience-driven hotel and the knowledgeable concierge service is eager to help guests. With its close proximity to Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley, the possibilities for adventure are endless.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is nestled in the center of California wine country. It’s location in Sonoma is also a stone’s throw away from Napa Valley, making the Sonoma Mission Inn the perfect luxury hotel for those who want to experience the best of both (wine) worlds.
The hotel’s Old World Spanish architecture is a nod to California’s early Spanish mission roots - think tiled roofs, calming cream exteriors, arched doorways, and courtyard fountains. Guest rooms and suites are a mix of traditional European luxury and wine country charm, they’re also pet-friendly.
Guests looking for a unique wellness experience in Sonoma wine country will want to try the Spa at Sonoma Mission Inn. It is one of the only spas in the country with its own source of ancient thermal mineral water. What better way to end your day of wine tasting than with a purifying dip in the geothermal pool?
The area surrounding the Sonoma Mission Inn is a nature lover’s dream. Nearby Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen is filled with hiking trails through meadows, orchards, and redwood groves. The hotel is also close to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park with its breathtaking vistas and natural waterfalls.
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
The natural, garden-like beauty of MacArthur Place Hotel is evident from the moment you set foot on the grounds. A former five-acre family estate, vineyard, and working ranch, the MacArthur Place Hotel is now a gorgeous luxury boutique hotel in Sonoma County. MacArthur Place Hotel is centrally located in Sonoma, and just minutes from the historic Sonoma Plaza, a charming area filled with restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and specialty shops.
The guest rooms and suites are exactly what you’d expect from a boutique luxury hotel in Sonoma: cozy farmhouse chic with fun touches like custom sliding barn doors to separate the spacious bathroom from the living area. Many of the rooms come with fireplaces and sun-drenched indoor/outdoor showers.
Three onsite restaurants deliver the seasonal farm-to-table food Sonoma is known for.
SingleThread Farms
Downtown Healdsburg is a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike. This charismatic little town is surrounded by countless well-regarded wineries. It also has some of the best restaurants in California, and is home to SingleThread Farms, one of the most celebrated food and wine experiences in the world.
SingleThread Farm is a unique concept: part working farm, part three-Michelin star restaurant, part ultra-luxurious inn. The Ken Falk interior is tranquil, intimate, and inviting. The rooms are contemporary, refined, and exceptionally comfortable. What’s even better about booking a room at SingleThread Farms is what the inn describes as a “playful” breakfast inspired by chef-owner Kyle Connaughton’s experiences in kitchens around the world. With only five hotel rooms, the entire hotel-restaurant service experience is worthy of three Michelin stars.
The farm, run by Chef Connaughton’s wife Katina, is seven miles away from the hotel and restaurant. Farm fresh vegetables, heirloom fruits, herbs, honey, and eggs supply the restaurant and inn’s world famous culinary experience in downtown Healdsburg.