Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

This is my go to spot every year for my bday and it never disappoints. The team is phenomenal and you’re treated like royalty your whole stay. The team at the pools are top notch. There’s one guy who has been there every year we’ve gone and he pays so much attention to his guests. Whether it’s cleaning their sunglasses or bringing a towel to rest your arms on while lounging on the side of the pool, he notices everything! The locker rooms are fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need and they’re so attentive. I can’t recommend Sonoma Mission Inn more, you won’t be disappointed.

It was well under an hour which I didn't realize until I had left massage room, changed unto my bathing suit, chatted with a friend and finally looked at my phone- and it was still only 4:10!

From the moment we drove up and the valet Xavier opened our doors we knew we were in for a great few days. The resort is very accommodating, relaxing,a feeling of calm. Rianna checked us in, helpful in giving us a nice room. We did upgrade from our original room and the fireplace was a good choice. The room had good space, really comfortable bed and pillows, couple chairs and good spaces for clothes. Fridge for wine,etc. Bottle of local Pinot was a nice touch. Big bonus, for our anniversary they had a nice note with a chilled bottle of Sparkling wine and fantastic chocolates. Really enjoyed using the fitness room, the spa looks great, but we did not indulge this trip. The mineral swimming pool is a great place to hang out in the afternoon and enjoy a glass of wine. Also complimentry wine tasting daily at 4:30 lobby area. We had a great time, easy to stay here as it is only 10 minutes to the Sonoma Square and close to many good restaurants and wineries. They have a vehicle that can take you to Sonoma Square and back,first come first serve basis. A real great perk. Check out their specials and get away.

My visit started with a welcoming and helpful front desk person whose name I am pretty sure was Oliver. Really took care of all my needs. I followed that by enjoying the spa with a bathing ritual and all the pools. I was again welcomed to the spa by a very friendly and informative person at the front desk named Errenia Butler who gave me a tour of all the amenities. Our group then celebrated birthdays out in front of the Inn with wonderful food and drinks, and after dark a gas fire pit. Was a great place to celebrate.

My family and I have been coming to the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa for over a decade to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones. It has always been one of our favorite destinations in the Bay Area because if its beautiful grounds, incredible amenities and special touches that made visits memorable. That's why our most recent stay was very disappointing. The spa now charges an additional $60 fee for access to amenities on top of whatever service you purchase. For example, we both had massages booked that day. But it isn't a choice to use the amenities. If you book a service and you are not staying at the hotel, they will charge an additional fee. However, when we visited the spa both the steam room and cold plunge area were under construction and out of service. It felt unfair to pay the full fee without access to nearly half of the amenities offered. On top of the that, the underwater music feature (one of the truly unique highlights of this spa) in one of the pools wasn't even working which took away from the experience. We also noticed that some of the thoughtful extras that make the spa so special like snacks of nuts, fruits or little pastries were no longer offered. They even used to have games available to play. These small touches made the spa feel both luxurious and yet somehow cozy like your own home, making it worthy of returning year after year. As for dining, the staff was absolutely wonderful. They are kind and attentive but the food itself missed the mark. A $32 steak sandwich was overcooked, underseasoned and made from a poor cut. For the price point, we expected much more. Overall, the Sonoma Mission Inn still has an incredible setting and the staff remains top-notch. But if the resort if going to charge an additional daily fee for amenities, everything should be in working order and the experience should reflect the elevated standard guests have come to love. It seems like they have been "cutting back". We truly hope that the Fairmont brings back the little details and special touches.