The hotel was in a great location in the square, after a day filled of wine drinking it is nice to be able to walk out your door and walk to a restaurant and forget about driving. There were so many different restaurants to choose from. The lobby was nice and rooms were nice. Although we had a king size... more

The El Dorado Hotel is in the perfect location on the edge of the square in downtown Sonoma, and the lobby is warm and welcoming. However, the rooms were somewhat small, and a little shabby, and very dark. The ensuite bathroom, particularly, could do with a lick of paint and some updating of the fixtures. Our bathroom had a walk-in... more

I had read the reviews of Sonoma hotels on TripAdvisor and didn't think any one of the properties under $200 a night particularly stood out, but I chose the El Dorado after looking at their Web site. While the Web site accurately represents the very nice restaurant, lobby and courtyard, the overall experience, while not bad, is less than wonderful.... more

In planning our trip to the Napa/Sonoma area, we searched for weeks trying to find a place that wouldn’t blow the bank and was up to our standard for décor (no thank you to Victorian style rooms). We found the El Dorado, and were a bit hesitant after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor complaining about the noise. Having lived... more

Lots of plusses. We loved being right on the square in Sonoma in this lively, bustling place. It’s tasteful, stylish and sophisticated, with a café off the lobby that’s clearly a local destination. The contemporary El Dorado Kitchen is also inviting, and receives good reviews, although we didn’t try it. Our room (and they’re all pretty much the same) was... more

The El Dorado was a great value for the money. The location is wonderful and the hotel is very hip. Ask to stay in one of the bungalows (they are further away from the noise on the street) and make sure you bring your swim suit (great pool). Enjoy coffee/breakfast at the kitchenette in the hotel and eat dinner at... more

The El Dorado Hotel is great because of its location - right on the square in Sonoma with lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes within walking distance (as well as Sebastini's tasting room). The staff at the front desk were courteous and we had no problems with them as others have mentioned in reviews. The lobby and rooms of the... more

I didn't even make the reservation after calling the hotel directly to get some clarity about the confusing website room non-descriptions and bungled spacing of prices on the Amenities page. And who would ever think of going to the Amenities page to find out what size the beds are in the rooms!. The male person on the phone was rude,... more

I had to write a review after noticing all the negative reviews this hotel received. Our room was large and had a huge patio that overlooked the park. Room 3. The room was really cool, flat screen, saltio tiled floors, contemporary spanish decor. Perfect location. Wonderful restaurant. One of the best meals I have ever had. It is true you... more