Sonoma Plaza Sonoma, California
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
Restored farmstead retreat
An 1860s vineyard ranch lives on as a pastoral estate, with footpaths weaving through rose gardens and open firepits.
“Expertly blending historic charm and contemporary luxury, MacArthur Place has a gorgeous farmhouse-chic aesthetic that makes for the ultimate photo backdrop.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Staff provide detailed room walk-throughs and arrival drinks across twenty estate cottages.
Notable
SFA Design paired clean-box interiors with oversized plaid ceiling moldings and custom furnishings.
Notable
Garden spa treatments use estate-grown flowers and herbs beside private outdoor treatment spaces.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A former family estate and vineyard, Sonoma's MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa has been reinvented without sacrificing its Victorian charm.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sonoma Plaza sits four blocks away, easily reached on foot or on the property's complimentary electric bikes.
The rooms
Bleached oak floors meet textured linen wallcoverings, while select cottages open to wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Slatted white cabanas and yellow parasols ring the heated outdoor pool and hot tub on the garden lawn.
The spa
Massages and bodywork take place alongside a steam room and an outdoor relaxation garden with a whirlpool tub.
The gym
Stationary bikes and free weights sit behind a roll-up garage door opening onto the pool deck.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Layla
Set beneath exposed white trusses, the barn dining room serves Mediterranean-inspired Californian fare beside a leafy garden patio.
At the table
The Porch pours local Wolf Coffee each morning, and The Bar serves craft cocktails against deep leather banquettes.
How it began
Rancher David Burris founded the estate in 1869, building a Victorian manor that anchored the working vineyard.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.