El Dorado Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (372 reviews)
405 First Street West , Sonoma , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Some noise disturbances
Rooms can be small

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Reviews indicate rooms are clean, but some noted slight issues.
Service
9.73
Staff were consistently described as helpful and courteous.
Location
9.77
Frequently praised for its central location, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were comfortable, but some found them slightly small.
Amenities
8.75
Basic amenities were good, but limited information was found.
Value for Money
9.21
Overall value considered good based on location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Restaurant options rated highly; food quality praised.
Overall Experience
9.53
General consensus of positive experience with few negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 01:39

Property Description

Historic Building and Outdoor Pool
Set in a historic building with a prime location across from Sonoma Plaza, our hotel boasts an inviting outdoor swimming pool for guests to relax and unwind.

Luxurious Room Amenities
Each guest room at El Dorado Hotel is equipped with modern comforts such as a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and a refrigerator. Enjoy the added luxury of a private balcony or patio, along with well-appointed en suite bathrooms.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Our hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, and a restaurant on-site. Explore Mission San Francisco Solano just a short walk away, and discover a variety of dining and shopping options within minutes. Book your stay with us for a memorable experience in Sonoma, California.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is seasonal and is closed from November to April.

Due to the historic nature of the property, the building has no elevator. There are 4 ground level rooms available.

Parking is very limited and is based upon availability.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 372 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Thomas • couple • us
7
Sonoma Square Alternative
Pros:

Location - staff I dinner dining (Cynthia) excellent.

Cons:

Bad insulation between rooms - heard snoring
next door etc…

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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CHIARA • solo_traveller • it
10
Ottima scelta
Pros:

Molto molto carino. Proprio sulla piazza. Curatissimo negli arredi e in tutti i piccoli dettagli.
In camera è presente la macchina del caffè e il bollitore.
Letto enorme e comodissimo.
Ci sono tutti i prodotti per il bagno.

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • us
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • au
10
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Sonoma
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel right on Sonoma Plaza. Beautifully renovated rooms

Cons:

Some staff members looked like they really hated their job.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
6
Noisy but nice
Pros:

Nice rooms, small but well appointed. The junction/corner the hotel is on is noisy at all hours.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, little details in room

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • us
9
Pros:

Clean, good location

Cons:

Very limited parking, small rooms

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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carolina • couple • ar
9
Buena ubicacion para recorrer region de Sonoma
Pros:

Ubicacion perfecta en Sonoma plaza con tiendas y cafes cerca. Habitacion pequeña pero correcta. Muy bueno el restaurant del hotel

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Mills • couple • us
10
Clean comfortable and friendly atmosphere
Pros:

Lots of trucks deliver drive by in the morning it tends to be loud, maybe because it was a Monday. Other than that it’s very quiet and comfortable

Cons:

Morning traffic noise

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Clarissa • couple • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorinda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Donna • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Very clean updated and close to the square

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • de
10
Ein wunderbares Hotel in exzellenter Lage.
Pros:

Einfach alles!!!

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
Perfect place to stay in Sonoma
Pros:

Location, staff, room decide, design and quality.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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alex • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • us
9
Slippers to go with the robes would have made it tops.
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharmin • solo_traveller • us
1
Only day 1/2 - Bad
Pros:

Just the location

Cons:

The staff and the cleanliness & the stubborn argument. And asking why I’m inspecting when I just pointed out that all surfaces had extreme accumulation of dust.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee