Vibe
Shaded by towering eucalyptus and redwoods, the pink Spanish Mission estate gathers around outdoor thermal pools fed by ancient mineral springs.
“Geothermal mission hideaway”
A 40,000-square-foot bathhouse and five geothermal mineral pools fed by an ancient 115-degree underground aquifer.
Rebuilt in 1927 over geothermal springs; Historic Hotels of America member since 2014.
Located on 12 acres with geothermally heated pools and guest access to Sonoma Golf Club.
In Boyes Hot Springs, a leafy residential enclave minutes north of historic Sonoma Plaza.
Rooms
Accommodations range from heritage rooms in the original building to Mission Spa Suites with wood-burning fireplaces and two-person Jacuzzi tubs.
Wellness
A vast bathhouse offers a sequential mineral bathing circuit, aromatherapy steam, a Himalayan salt sauna, and an acoustic Watsu pool.
Backstory
Rebuilt in 1927 following a fire, the mission replica stands directly atop thermal hot springs first developed by Captain H.E. Boyes.
Eat & drink
Santé showcases seasonal Wine Country produce alongside a deep cellar, while the CaliForno Airstream hosts weekend pizzas and live music.
The neighborhood
Set in leafy Boyes Hot Springs, the estate sits just north of Sonoma Plaza with access to the private Sonoma Golf Club.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.