Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a renowned hotel nestled in California's prestigious wine country. It stands out for its luxurious amenities, exceptional service, and beautiful surroundings. Drawing on user reviews, the hotel's reputation for providing a high-quality experience is highlighted by a range of positive aspects. However, like any establishment, it has areas that could be improved as per guest feedback.
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
8.5
(1,217 ratings)
Sonoma, United States -
1 km Sonoma Golf Club
2.5 km Sonoma Plaza
2.5 km Mission San Francisco Solano
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
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Spa
Food
- Ambiance: Guests love the serene and upscale atmosphere, providing a relaxing getaway.
- Spa Services: The spa facilities and treatments receive high praise for their quality and variety.
- Location: Its proximity to wineries and picturesque landscapes is highly valued.
- Dining Experience: The on-site dining options are appreciated for their delicious and diverse menus.
- Customer Service: The staff's attentiveness and professionalism are consistently commended.
Area for improvement
Accessibility
- Price: Some guests find the hotel and spa services to be on the expensive side.
- Room Condition: A few reviewers mention that certain rooms could use refurbishment or better maintenance.
- Noise Levels: Occasionally, noise from nearby rooms or common areas can be an issue.
- Reservation Issues: There have been instances of booking or billing errors that caused inconvenience.
- Parking: Limited or expensive parking options have been a point of contention for some visitors.
Amenities
Microwave
Extra beds/cribs
Toys/Games
Pool
Pet friendly
Hot Tub
Spa
Breakfast available
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RateScore
Total 1,217 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
booking
239 Reviews
8.0 / 10
expedia
978 Reviews
8.6 / 10
Reviews
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I brought my mother to the spa for a facial as her Christmas present and it was a complete delight! From the tour by Linda to the facial, hours later, by Charlotte, absolutely everything was wonderful!|We enjoyed a relaxing day in all the pools, doing the bathing ritual and loving the watsu pool the most! We had delicious house made chips and guacamole, brought to us by Babs while we enjoyed a bit of January sunshine. She was amazing, bringing us blankets and making sure our every need was taken care of.|I have to mention victoria who was nice enough to bring us cookies and fresh robes because ours were wet, thank you Tory!|Charlotte, who gave me my facial, was fabulous and experienced. She made for a very relaxing facial, telling me what she was doing the whole time as well as giving me time to relax enough for a little snooze while she pampered me.|It was an amazing day start to finish! The facilities are fabulous, but the people are what make it special!
2 stars for the spa, 4+ for the hotel. We have been coming here for 8 years and every time the spa gets worse and more expensive. A lot of the latest cuts seem to be for a reduction in staff, and are fine in isolation, but combined really damage the experience and you are no longer getting the premium product you are paying for. In no particular order, spa check in is now through the spa store instead of a dedicated desk, no longer assigned a locker with specific shoe size (some visitors will get uncomfortably large slippers), no more pool noodles in the relaxation pool (good luck meditating unless you have high body fat), bathing ritual shower continues to only have 2/4 water stations working, pre spa showers removed privacy curtains and only 2 basic jugs of scrub in the center instead of 1 per shower, sauna has cracking floors with dangerous splintering sections, the relaxation room now has single TV with exposed wires and generic video that requires you to find staff while it regularly freezes or stops playing, they no longer offer couples massages, and no sign explaining bathing ritual or enforcement of quiet zones. Receives 2 instead 1 of star because new seat reservation system is nice, and the snacks/spa water were good. The few staff that where there were attentive and great once you could locate them. As of now, the spa does not meet Fairmont standards, and I suggest relaxing elsewhere. Hotel staff and grounds were excellent as always. Very festive for the Christmas season.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 226
Number of floors 3
Number of buildings/towers 12
Year Built 1927
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
15Download
198Upload
21Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$1.2 - $2.8
Coffee
$2.8 - $6.5
Beer 0.5L
$1 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$12.9 - $41.5
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.4 - $2.8
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.9
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$83 - $184.4
Bottle of mid-range wine
$11.1 - $24.9
McMeal at McDonalds
$10.1 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.4 - $3.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$27.7 - $46.1
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$39.6 - $64.5
Fitness club, monthly fee
$91.3 - $138.3
Weather In Sonoma
Precipitation In Sonoma
Air Quality
Good
PM2.58
PM1014
19
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome