Fairmont-Sonoma Mission & Spa

We booked a King room "Rejuvenation Package" in the newer "wine country" buildings (glad we didn't do the older "heritage" rooms.) Our room had a 4-poster bed, jacuzzi, fireplace, complimentary wine, red roses on our pillows. This was one of the most beautiful rooms we've stayed in. Our package included spa treatments. There's a co-ed water treatment room with tubs, sauna/steam you can use before/after spa services. If you take advantage of the amenities, it increases the value. We loved the first day so much that we booked extra spa treatments for the next morning. LOVED the Vanilla Float: a body scrub, vanilla-scented body wrap, followed by a vanilla smoothie in front of the fireplace when you're done. Heavenly! We didn't eat at the restaurant (french doesn't appeal to us) so we did room service which was great. If you want a lazy, pampered, indulgent, romantic weekend--this is it! Pros: Service, Atmosphere, Pampering Cons: Expensive more

being a spa afficianado-this was overpriced-understaffed-crowded and very mediocre. i don't mind paying for a great massage/facial package but it was all OK..just OK. Nothing memorable at all! more

Too bad it was Valentine's weekend... the room service was rushed and restaurant served the same menu ALL weekend (tough for us staying there, esp. since we didn't know in advance!) But the staff was so solicitous we almost forgot, and the luscious breakfasts, spa and in-room fireplace and jacuzzi melted my cares away. Pros: spa facilities, hotel staff, breakfast Cons: expense, limited dining choice more

With the acquisition by the Crescent Group, this once charming hotel has been dismantled into your slightly better than average business hotel. All of the personal attention has been stripped away. The rooms are average. The food is average. In fact, it feels as if the true management team guiding SMI these days are the Crescent corporate accountants. PS: The Fairmont Hotels folks are now in charge, however, when we stayed last week we couldnt see the difference. Pros: Spa, Room Service, Wine Country Location Cons: Tired Decor, Slow Service more

Everything you think a spa should be. Awesome surroundings and a convenient location. more

I am dissapointed that you cannot make use of the Spa facilities unless you are a guest of the Hotel! I live locally and did not need to stay overnight, but merely wanted to surprise my Wife with a birthday gift of a days pampering at the Spa. I called the reservations number and was informed that you MUST be staying at the Inn before you can book anytime at the Spa. None of this is stated on the Website, and I am certainly not recommending the Sonoma Inn to any out of town guests, or do I intend to use the facility for Golfing events in the future. Not only is this inconvenient but dare I use the phrase "rip off". more

Having spent a long and relaxing weekend in Calistoga previous to our visit to the Sonoma Mission Inn, I was still impressed with the Inn and it's environment - the wonderful grounds, the bar and restaurant, and the spa. We were upgraded to a suite and indulged in the Rose Petal package (a spa tub for two with wine & rose petals followed by a his & her side-by-side massage) to make the weekend truly unforgetable. I would encourage everyone to experience this bit of "heaven in pink." Pros: Wonderful service, Relaxing, Perfect! more

This is wonderful. A very pleasant, lovely place to relax and enjoy. Lovely grounds and gardens, pretty spa. Well situated for touring wine country. Quiet and very peaceful. Stayed several times. First room was small in the historic building, but another trip we got a large and comfortable room. Spa products are incredible and worth the trip on their own. Gym is nice to use. Restaurant on grounds is expensive, although restaurant a few steps away off the spa grounds is delicious with wonderful mix of foods and wines. A lovely getaway. My teenager relaxed and enjoyed too. Pros: Beautiful, Quiet, Peaceful Cons: expensive more

If you want to pamper yourself you have found the place. The staff here will take excellent care of you if you choose to visit the Sonoma area. Our experience was A Plus. Pros: great adult atmospher, great customer servic, great food on propert Cons: room service food sos more