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El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen

405 First St. W, Sonoma, CA 95476
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6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW via mobile

Stayed here for a wedding, it's a small boutique hotel right in the middle of Sonoma center. Great pool lounge area and the staff is so nice and helpful. I suggest asking go stay in room 16, 17, 18 or the rooms at the end of the hall they are bigger then the rest of the rooms with huge ceilings.... More

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Masterton, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Had a lovely night at the Eldorado. Friendly staff, really helpful with all the various questions we asked. Lovely room with a little balcony. Great location right on the town square. All round great stay.

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Valencia, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I had been to Sonoma three times in the past few years and tried to get a reservation at the El Dorado Hotel but it was always fully booked. I was really excited to get my boyfriend and I in there for a two night mid week getaway. I had seen the pictures of it's recently renovated rooms and it... More

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Treg F, General Manager at El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Hello Ellie J, Although I am happy to hear that you were eager to join us during your visit to Sonoma, it is disappointing to know that we were unable to live up to your expectations. I am in full understanding of your comments concerning the size of the rooms and the quality of mattresses. These issues have been brought... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

There are so many great restaurants in Sonoma. This one I'd say is pretty good but not the best. The ambience is very nice and modern. Service was good considering we had a party of 10. Pretty standard California wine country fare which tends to be good in general. Nothing too out of the ordinary. I had the asparagus salad... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

If you are looking to be in the square in Sonoma this is the place to stay! The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful, the vibe is exactly what we expected, wine country cool!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This hotel is more of a restaurant with rooms than a hotel. Way disappointed in our $200-$245/nt room and overall experience. No bungalow, unless you like hearing dump trucks & food trucks starting at 5am. It was so loud we could not leave our window open so we used the window unit air conditioner fan all night with the windows... More

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Jennifer T, Manager at El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

I would first like to express my sincere regret for the experience you had with us at El Dorado Hotel and my complete understanding of your grievances. It is always our aim and honest effort to show our guests an enjoyable time, as they have chosen to spend their trip with us in our beautiful town. In order to provide... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Stayed here for a friends wedding, which was easy walking distance down the street. The hotel is in a perfect location right on the square with a modern comfortable atmosphere a mix of the old and new in a space, but very cozy setting. My room was small and cozy, which was the perfect size for me tucked away in... More

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Frisco, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

The El Dorado Hotel is such a cute and fun and trendy hotel.. It is super small, only has 27 rooms but is within walking distance around the entire Sonoma Square. You stay here and walk everywhere and then if you want to go to vineyards you can take the Sonoma Wine Trolley or you can walk around and do... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013 via mobile

Having dropped a ton of lettuce at Bardessono, I was delighted to pay under $200/night at El Dorado. The remodel is modern and "so-very-2010's" with its rough cut wood details, white Adler-esque pottery, clean lines and spare graphic design. We were assigned to Room 2, the north east corner with a small balcony. The corner location allowed great sunlight through... More

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sacramento
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

great service...yummy food,,nice presentation.. it was a packed house, but did not sound too loud. we were in the quieter room in the back section..the bar area seemed more energetic. the chef is creative, the endive roasted salad was different..the salmon dish was delicious. and my husband's duck confit was likewise yummy. all in all a nice place to go... More

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Also Known As:
El Dorado Hotel And Kitchen
El Dorado Hotel Kitchen
El Dorado Sonoma
Address: 405 First St. W, Sonoma, CA 95476
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Region: United States > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#8 Romantic Hotels in Sonoma
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set on the historic downtown Sonoma Plaza, 45 minutes north of San Francisco, our boutique hotel reflects the simple charm of the wine country as well as the urban sophistication of our guests.From world class dining at our El Dorado Kitchen, to relaxing poolside, to enjoying the area’s many local activities the El Dorado Hotel is a one of a kind destination. ... more   less 

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