Kenwood Inn and Spa

We had the petite garden room. The bed linen was the best I have slept in. We were constantly disturbed by upstairs room walking about, using what sounded to be a hot tub and the hot water. You also have zero privacy as your only door/window is a walkway opposite the pool. So you have to have your curtains constantly closed and lights switched on. The grounds are beautiful, te coffee machine in the lobby is better than that given at breakfast, their chai tea bags were amazing. Breakfast starts quite late at 8am and is Buffett style. The first day we went at 8.30 and there was lengthy queues for the inlets (he only had one ring to cook on as management don’t want him using the stove “theatre style for guests”. I think guests would prefer to be served more promptly. Lots of trays were empty there was no yoghurt left. T I went at 8 the next morning and everything was full. They have a free wine tasting each night which is a lovely touch. Their food in the day is limited choice and all through a link, so instead head to the glen ellen village supermarket (6min drive) they have the biggest selection of salads, pastas, curated sandwiches and so much more. We eat these back at the pool.

The room was top notch, from the bedding to the service. Lim Ann was an amazing host and assisted us with wineries and dining that was perfect.

We had a wonderful time sitting by the pool for three days. All of the other grounds on the property, including the smaller pool/hot tub, are immaculate. There is some road noise while outside, especially during the day, but the many fountains drowned a lot of it out. We heard no road noise at all from our room, and they have white noise machines in the rooms if needed. We live about an hour away in Marin County, which is a stunning place. We have also spent considerable time in Sonoma and Napa. We had high expectations for this place and while I am usually skeptical about anything related to travel these days, this place exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to go back.

What a wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived with a friendly upbeat tour (didn't catch her name, but long hair and glasses), to the beautiful room by the jacuzzi, to our splendid time at the pool. We had the most gracious pool attendant, Taylor, who transformed our time poolside into a VIP experience! She absolutely will be the reason we return and look forward to the next trip! Everyone was in great spirits and was the perfect amount of privacy vs social environment at KSI. The concierge, Lim Ann was also incredible. She booked us the Chef's Table at Stella and was ready to help us with recommendations! She knows everyone in town. Highly recommend seeking her out!

Disappointing stay mostly because of the lack of hot water and terrible water pressure. Ironic, given that one of the outdoor amenities is a giant hot tub! When we asked the front desk they said another room had the same problem and couldn't guarantee if/when it would be resolved for us. The next day the water pressure was still terrible, and we opted to skip another terrible shower. Our room was large but had no natural light. The wine hour was nice, but the cheese/charcuterie was underwhelming.