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BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
19551 Hess Avenue, Sonora, CA 95370
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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SAN JOSE
1 review
“Summers Only”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

Very chilly nights in the winter. Noisy heater would wake us up. Had to turn off heating to sleep. Bed mattress was fine but blankets were too heavy. Will return only in the summer.
Would have liked a flat screen instead of old tube-type.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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yosemitehotel, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center, responded to this review
December 27, 2012
Thank you for your constructive feedback. Although we strive to please every guest, we appreciate any comments to make us better:

The “old tube style” TVs are being replaced in January with 40” huge flat screens! We are excited about the upgrade and know that our guests will appreciate it. You room should have been pre-heated, if you made a reservation, and we apologize for not performing that extra service function in your room. Feel free to contact me to discuss further.

Many guests enjoy us in all seasons. I hope that the pre-heated room and the new flat screens with make your next stay excellent, in summer or winter. We also can provide standard blankets rather than the thicker duvet style, that others prefer. Feel free to request anything to make your stay better at the Best Western PLUS Sonora Oaks Hotel and Conference Center.

Christopher Link
General Manager
209 533-4400
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Fremont
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Palo Alto, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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“Excellent place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

We are going back again. The staff greeted us as we arrived , warm and welcoming. They had everything ready for us. The room was poolside and comfortable. The morning comped breakfast was 3-4 star, which for free is pretty great. The hotel is so close to everything , the Sonora night life and the mountains.
Back to the staff, they were so accomodating, we needed towels , and toothpaste which they gladly provided. My son loves the hot cocoa in the lobby.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Santa Rosa, CA
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“Great stay in the Mother Lode”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Another visit to the Sonora area and decided to stay at a new place I had heard good things about. Was not disappointed.
Check in was fast and friendly, and was provided free breakfast coupons for each of us for both days of our stay in the the motels adjacent restauarant.
Made mistake of not asking for a room on ground level before checking in as I found out shortly thereafter that hotel has no elevator to upper floor where room was located. Had great difficulty getting heavy luggage upstairs in the rain from parking lot (and back down when we checked out), and this would be my only complaint.
Room was spacious, clean, well appointed. Had flat screen TV, mini fridge and microwave.
Our room was exterior entrace from parking lot, which we prefer, but there are rooms with interior corridors if you prefer.
Pillows are rather large and hard, so it was hard for us to get comfortable with them.
Location was quiet and had a good nights sleep both nights.
Ate breakfast at adjacent hotel restaurant and service was fast, attentive, and food was ample/good tasting.
Would stay here again.

Room Tip: Quieter if upstairs but know there is no elevator available for upstair rooms, if that is an issue f...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Nice spot for a last minute get away, they have a special rate and package for the nearby Casino. Clean room, good service and free full breakfast! It is a typical chain type room, but comfortable, clean and quiet.

Room Tip: Stayed in the Executive Kings, in the back, 2nd floor, nice and quiet, pretty view.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel And Conference Center
Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel Sonora
Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel
Best Western Sonora
Sonora Best Western
Address: 19551 Hess Avenue, Sonora, CA 95370
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Region: United States > California > Sonora
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Sonora
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Stay at this Sonora, California hotel conveniently located in the heart of Gold Country. Those in need of Yosemite lodging will not be disappointed at the Best Western Sonora Oaks! Guests will be a short distance from many landmarks and attractions, including the Sierra Railroad, Columbia State Park and Yosemite National Park. Guests will also be near Dodge Ridge Ski Area, Leland Snow Park and we are the closest hotel to Black Oak Casino. ... more   less 
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