El Dorado Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (382 reviews)
405 First Street West , Sonoma , US
+1 707-996-3030

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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:
Excellent, central location on Sonoma Plaza
Highly praised on-site restaurant
Helpful and friendly staff
Clean, well-renovated rooms
Complimentary bikes
Pool and outdoor bungalow/patio charm
In-room coffee machine and amenities
Free parking mentioned by several guests
Cons:
No elevator — stairs required, inconvenient with heavy luggage
Some rooms are small
Street/morning traffic noise and noisy corner location
Thin walls / poor insulation between rooms
Limited parking availability for some guests
Sliding bathroom door that didn't close properly (reported)
Limited gluten-free options at the restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Multiple reviews note rooms are 'very clean', 'modern' and 'updated'; overall housekeeping is praised.
Service
9.2
Many mentions of top-notch, extremely helpful staff and excellent restaurant service, though a few comments noted some staff appeared disengaged.
Location
9.7
Consistently described as perfect — right on Sonoma Plaza, central to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as lovely, comfortable, with balconies and good furnishings, but some rooms are small, have sliding-door issues and stairs can be cumbersome.
Amenities
9
Good amenities noted: complimentary bikes, pool, coffee machine, small fridge and free parking for some; limited parking and no elevator are drawbacks.
Value for Money
9
Given the prime location, quality of rooms and excellent on-site restaurant, guests generally perceive strong value despite some small-room complaints.
Food and Beverage
9.3
The on-site restaurant is repeatedly praised as delicious and amazing; a few dietary limitations (e.g., gluten-free options) were noted.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall very positive stays and many repeat-intent comments, tempered by noise, stairs/no elevator and occasional room-insulation issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:45

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 382 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Deborah • couple • us
10
Excellent experience and would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Very charming establishment. Customer service was top notch, restaurant served delicious food, pool was refreshing and room was clean, comfortable & spacious. We very much enjoyed the bungalow setting with the patio.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
1
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
10
Pros:

Loved property hope to return soon.

Cons:

Comfortable & great location.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • solo_traveller • fr
9
Bon choix au coeur de la ville
Pros:

Etablissement très bien situé au coeur de la place principale de Sonoma. Bâtiment historique donc pas d’ascenseur, il faut le savoir, et les valises sont lourdes! Chambres modernes, très propres. Pas de porte-valises, il faut les laisser à même le sol ce qui n’est pas très pratique.Café et petit frigidaire appréciés ainsi que le parking. Petite piscine non testée. Beaucoup de restaurants à proximité mais il faut réserver.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
Beyond expectations
Pros:

Perfect location! Loved the complimentary bikes.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel in great location
Pros:

Beautiful staircase, great restaurant, lovely rooms with balcony, free parking and free bikes. Great location.

Cons:

Sliding bathroom door that didn’t close properly and the fact the lovely restaurant couldn’t do gluten free fries or bread

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Zippin • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location on the square. Lots of restaurants

Cons:

Our was modern and comfortable but not spacious. Also, with no elevator or bellhop it requires carrying luggage up about 20 steps to the rooms.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • couple • us
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location. Staff were extremely helpful. Room was well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
M
melanie • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Amazing location and the food was out of this world

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great hotel in the heart of Sonoma. Restaurant on site was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gilbert • couple • fr
9
séjour court agréable dans un établissement de qualité
Pros:

son emplacement
climatisation
piscine

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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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
J
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