Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

I signed up for the 60 minute stone massage. The spa is lovely, and Laura came and met me to bring me to the massage room..she pointed out where to hang my bag, and the warming rack got my robe. She asked me to lie down, left for a minute to give me privacy. She returned and asked if I had problem areas . She began her magic. She asked often,”how’s the pressure?” She had me do 3 big breaths Inhale the energy-exhale the tension. I felt pampered by an expert. She worked on my neck and shoulder tension, making me feel relaxed and comfortable, from my head to my toes. After the message, she met me with some water I’d requested and walked me to see the post spa experiences - sauna, steam room, warm pool, and shower Made me realize- “I want to do this again” Great experience!

The massage felt rushed and not the experience that I had in mind for the premium price paid. The pool is nice and the amenities of the sauna and other on site amenities are nice. But the spa service itself was not as relaxing or welcoming as I had hoped for the price paid.

It's 3.5 stars, but with the cost, I'd have to round down. My hydrafacial (from Nancy) was very nice and the facility had plenty of seating on a Sunday afternoon. The front desk staff was wonderfully friendly. Lots of spaces to soak and relax. The issue is that the bathhouse is so echoey and the staff (not the guests from my experience!) are so loud. I could hear laughing all the way down the hall in my treatment room and the staff were laughing and speaking loudly to each other right next to the meditation and main bathing pool. Really friendly team from what I can tell, but the cacophony made it feel more like Grand Central station. Not the noise level I was hoping for in an adults-only environment. Some of the facility could be easily upgraded too (the laminated bathhouse instructions sign, the soapy table with the pumps for the exfoliator), but it was really the noise that made me want to put my headphones in. Outside, you can hear sounds from the neighborhood and there are groups talking probably louder than they should at a spa, but at least the noise isn't bouncing off the walls. There are so many amazing options that are quieter/calmer/cheaper, so while the facial was nice and staff were kind, I don't know that I'll be rushing back.

What a wonderful stay! Everyone os so friendly! The grounds are gorgeous! Room was great too!

We had an amazing dinner at Sante restaurant. Melissa, our server was fabulous. She went above and beyond to attend to all the requests and needs of one of our party. And she did it all with Grace. She’s an amazing server. And I to complement Jen the chef on a delicious meal.