The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa - Sonoma

For a Five star hotel, it was a ROUGH experience. We have stayed at over 10 Fairmont hotels in the US, Canada and Mexico. We talked ALL of our friends into booking and paying the ridiculously high price for the Sonoma location and were beyond disappointed. For starters, it's in a rough neighborhood. When I asked for a good running trail, they directed […] me to a HIGHWAY that has no sidewalks, or running path and is very busy. They directed me to a park that literally had drug deals going on that morning. Upon check in they couldn't find a ROOM for us. It took the front desk over 35 minutes to find us a clean room at 6 PM - 2 hours past their check in time, even though I had called that morning to confirm "early check in." With no coffee service on site - ANYWHERE, other than burnt cold coffee at the valet station (really?) they couldn't recommend ANY Location for a good cup of coffee - even though my iPhone found a Starbucks less than half a mile a way. Really? Rooms are super tiny, very close together and I cannot imagine that ANY room in the hotel has a good view. The hotel is charging 5 Star pricing - which I am HAPPY to pay - if the hotel is worth it. This is the WORST Fairmont hotel experience we've ever had. Dated hotel. Overpriced. Horrific location. Overrated and not worth the super pricey expense. Pick another hotel in Sonoma, unless Hotels.com can find you 3-star pricing for this hotel, its simply not worth it. Read more

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It was a lovely resort but the entire building housing the lobby, outside pool and restaurant was under renovation. The only pool available was in the spa and it was $29 per day per person to use. I think we should have been informed prior to booking that the hotel was so limited or there should have been a discounted rate. I am sure it will be lovelier […] when it is done. Read more

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Great staff. Fantastic spa. Beautiful wine country. Lovely wife. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Everything about our stay was perfect! The staff here do not know the word "no". Whatever you want, if they can provide it, they will. Yes, its pricey, but worth every penny. The Spa is world-class as well. We live near Sonoma and this place is our go-to resort for a weekend getaway.

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The hotel was extremely cold. the bathrooms, lobby, halls, conference rooms had no heat. would not stay there again.

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Fabulous...............except for the current renovations which made the lobby, pool and bar impossible to use because of the noise from the construction and the freezing temperature from lack of proper heat

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Our stay at the Sonoma Mission Inn was very nice. The rooms are well-appointed and the service was great. It does bother me that they charge for wi-fi--that seems over the top, given the cost of everything there (stay, spa, food/drinks). It is in a great location. We also tried their Big 3 restaurant for breakfast--it was expensive for breakfast, and […] both of our egg dishes were brought out cold, so that was a bit disappointing. I recommend the SMI for it's rooms, service, and location, but not for food or extras. Read more

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Room was small and noisy

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The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel grounds are very nice but surrounding neighborhood is not great. Food at hotel was great. Sante is a terrific but extremely expensive restaurant.

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A little rundown and old. The temp of the room was either sauna or freezing.

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I have stayed in several Fairmonts in the US and Canada and though I love the lobby here, it is my least favorite thus far. Our room was disabbility designed so we had a big bathroom and a bit more space but our daughter's room was small and felt cramped. Lovely lobby and friendly staff but pricey for our overall satisfaction. Look for a deal!

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Too costly for what you get; they charged for everything, including the fitness room and hot tub

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We stayed here for a wedding. Everything was great.

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The hotel was great. The spa was fantastic, however the service at the front desk at the spa was not great. I was charged more than I should have been as I had a 20% discount for spa services that wasn't applied like I was told. I signed my bill for the discounted rate. I realized they didn't give me a copy of my receipt so after my treatment I requested […] one-they charged my card more and physically wrote on the invoice I signed and scratched out the original total and added a new total without my permission. I told the lady at the front desk this was inaccurate and she said you signed it. When I asked to speak to the manager she was never available as this occurred both days I used the spa. I spent a little over $700 for spa services and products (that was with the discounted rate)and was highly annoyed by the lack of professionalism and inaccuracies in charges. The lady at the front desk said this happens all the time and I told her it was unacceptable. Read more

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It is a nice old property with good "bones" The spa is nice, the holiday decorations and fireplaces are cozy. Those are the positives The hallways are drab and musty....carpeting needs to be changed out.... Like most older properties the inside areas need to be revived. The rate was a good deal but the hotels policy of charging parking fees is dumb. […] Especially at a rural hotel such as this one. I'd rather pay the higher price and not see the misc. fees. Read more

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Excellent staff, clean, fresh rooms, wonderful dinner and helpful front desk and concierge

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The Mission Suite was lovely with the fireplace and patio area. However, the open concept of thebathroom is something we did not like at all. Louvered bathroom door? Romantic? Not.

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Great hotel. The only place we stay in Sonoma. Great service, beautiful without being stuffy, relaxing, great spa.

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Friendly staff & free bottle of wine. Easy to use the Fireplace in our room. Bellhop gave us a bag filled with wood and a paper tag that you light to get the fire started & stayed burning for several hours. They charge for additional bags of wood if needed. Small balcony only had room for 1 chair which was a little unusual but we mostly stayed inside […] anyway. Read more

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I wish we could have stayed a week! We had 2 dogs and even they had a wonderful time. The place was beautiful and so relaxing. We upgraded to a small suite as our first room was small. But everything was perfect. The staff was so polite and very helpful. As soon as we left I went online to figure out how to come back soon.I loved the floating pool with […] the music pumped through the water. We travel a lot and this place is just the best. Read more

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Had a standard room vs suite as we had last stay... still very nice. Fireplace is a treat. Love the spa.... will come again.

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Beautiful grounds surrounding a classic hotel in the wine country. Very relaxing place to stay. Generally the staff were wonderful and attentive. The only reason I rate the staff a '3' is that our room was not made up until after 3:00 PM. When the maid finally did show and I tried to explain what we wanted I found that she did not speak a word of English […] nor did she make any effort to find someone who could translate my requests. When I complained at the desk I was told "Well, we are a smaller property so we cannot get all the rooms done in the morning." I have no idea what that means. Also you have to ask to have the mini-bar refilled which seems odd for a high-end hotel. Read more

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We upgraded to a recently renovated patio room with a nice double size bathtub. It was great. The fine dining restaurant (Sante) was outstandin!

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This was an amazing and beautiful hotel, particularly for the heavily-discounted price we paid. We got a fireplace king room, which was awesome - they restocked the fire daily, the bathroom and shower was huge, and the bed was excellent to sleep in. The lobby/"living room" is a bit out dated, but still enjoyable for crashing in the afternoon on a couch […] in front of the big fire, and participating in the free wine tasting. The on-site restaurant Sante was amazing, if you're willing to spring for it. Parking is a total nuisance if you don't have a hybrid (we did), as the "self-park" is extremely limited and filled up fast every day before we returned. The neighborhood isn't nearly as touristy/swanky as you can find in Napa, which suited us great - we found lots of cute cafes within 2 miles that served breakfast until 2pm. Overall, we had an extremely relaxing stay at the Sonoma Mission Inn (and went elsewhere to save money on our spa services). Read more

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The Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is a wonderful hotel. I did find frustrating the additional costs for everything associated with the hotel: parking, internet, etc. This would cause me to reconsider staying at Fairmont in the future.

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Got the king suite with a fireplace. Very nice and spacious. Great balcony as well.

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Very beautiful resort - you must try the spa. Ask the front desk to join the Fairmont President Membership (FREE) in order to get waived all additional fees like internet service, spa daily use. Definitely come back and stay longer

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Our stay was exceptional from the moment we drove onto the property! We were given a complimentary room upgrade, a bottle of wine, as well as use of the mineral spa. I couldn't have been more relaxed. The gounds and suite were beautiful and very peaceful. I highly recommend this resort to couples who need a little extra TLC and relaxation. We're already […] planning our next visit to the Fairmont Resort! Read more

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Beautiful resort! Would return!!

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We expected a beautiful for the high price. The room was a BIG dissapointment!The beds were very uncomfortable. There was a leaking fire sprinkler. I have stayed at mant Fairmont Hotels and I have always been very happy, but not this hotel.

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Doesn't hold up to other for the price- Needs a facelift!

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The concierge - Jimmy was wonderful! Best we have ever had and we have stayed in many plush hotels! noise quality was only complaint. Heard people above us... kept us up last night there.

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Very expensive for quality of room (noise from adjacent room). Also had smokers directly outside the operable windows in our room. Recommend having better designated smoking areas on site to minimize transmission of second-hand smoke to others. Room 115 in Heritage Wing needs new bed mattress!

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The hotel is nice, three stars at best. If you are going thinking it is like a ritzz or four seasons Go somewhere else. The rooms smell old and they are tiny. The staff is nice. The Spa is a joke. the "relaxation" room is a giant hallwall where people enter the spa. it is loud and people everywhere. When it is your turn they just yell out your name. […] Plus the worst massage we ever had. We got the couples massage and my masseuse was bill who had a hearing problem so everything he did was loud. Is was also the fastest massage every, like i was a peice of wood he was sanding, not to mention the "head massage" was a Nuggie! My advice- spend a little more and you would be happier somewhere else. OH ONe more thing- location of hotel in the middle of a bad part of town, have to drive a while to go anywhere Read more

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I was absolutely appalled at the audacity of this "green" hotel to charge less for hybrid parking. The type if car that I drive is none of their business and I was livid when I was told that the hybrid parking price was to encourage people to buy hybrids!!!! I thought that I lived in America not some socialist country where everyone was told what they […] could earn. People who work hard for their money should not be made to feel that they have to share with those who feel that they are entitled to other people's earnings without having to work! Keep your green, pushy attitude to yourselves. I won't be returning. Read more

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Best hotel I've ever stayed in. Looking forward to coming back soon. They made me feel like "Pretty Woman" every detail was covered. The staff was amazing and freindly, they made us feel at home and very spoiled. We celebrated our anniversary and they made it a very special treat for us.

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Impressed with the luxury and quality. Loved the pool and spa

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From my 3:30 am phone call to reserve a second room at the last minute (thank you KC) to the great recommendations from the concierge (thanks Judy) our weekend stay was lovely. The grounds are beautiful. Every encounter with staff is pleasant and accommodating. I would and will return.

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Beautiful hotel and surroundings. I was only there for one night, but had great time. The room was wonderful - elegant and comfortable.

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The Mission suite room was exceptionally nice, the onsite-restaurant Sante was very good, and the grounds were beautiful. The staff and maintenance people were not always friendly and somewhat awkward. The hike was a fun included item, but lots of things were optional extras like internet or in-room mini-bar that could have been included given the high […] rate. I would definitely recommend this for a romatic stay for a couple. Read more

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Hotel is lovely and service is very good. I wish they had free coffee in the lobby in the AM. $3.45 for a cup of so-so coffee was not impressive. Also, the hotel should serve crackers or some cheese with the wine tasting in the afternoon. Makes it more enjoyable. Location is a problem for walkers. You really need to drive into town.

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The staff is exceptional. The hotel has been updated, though keeps its charm. The problem is some of the rooms aren't very quiet. The Old Mission Inn rooms have paper thin walls and the adjoining doors let sound through as if they were screens.

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Came up for a few nights with two other couples and we were not dissapointed in any aspect (as we knew it wasn't super close to downtown). Our bed was amazing and so comfortable, our room had a fire place. We took advantage of the shuttle to down town on Friday when we arrived in town, which was a huge help. The staff here really set them apart - from […] the shuttle driver to the valet to the sweet waitress scoping the lobby for drink and food orders, everyone was nice and helpful, and not at all stuffy. They are really into dogs too, which was nice to see at such a beautiful property. Would love to come back if hotels.com offers such amazing rates in the future! After a day of wine tasting we spent the next day at the bath house relaxing and recouperating after breakfast. A day in heaven! Read more

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This was my second stay at the hotel. What stands out is the high thread count of the sheets, comfort of the bed, cleanliness, the lobby with the fireplace and the bathroom with a stand alone marble topped table that includes the sink. Everything was high quality yet comfortable. The surrounding area gets only a 4 because nothing is within walking distance. […] It is a short drive to downtown Sonoma which is a great area. Read more

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We liked it. For us and having a very active day was great. Took advantage of a winter special. The room was overly small, but we didn’t care. We were tired from the days activities. The bed was great, service good. The grounds very nice. The spa look very nice…next time. I would recommend no more than a few c notes at best per night. I was disappointed […] to see no complimentary coffee in the lobby in the mornings, especially being a Fairmont. Over all I give a strong 4 stars. Read more

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Great Hotel!! The heritage room is great, absolutely not necessary to upgrade to one of the more modern rooms. The pools and spa facilities are amazing!!

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