Fodor's Expert Review The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection

A handsome base for Sonoma Valley wine tasting, this 10-acre, two-story, Mission Revival–style hotel received a makeover completed in 2022 that elevated the property to higher status among the Marriott family's luxury brands. The upgrades are most evident in the public areas, where a mural behind the front desk and the lobby's salon-style assemblage of paintings, drawings, photos, and ceramic plates highlight Sonoma's history. Celebrity chef Michael Mina's Wit & Wisdom Tavern is the fine-dining option, and there's a smaller café for breakfast and lunch. The fitness center's off to one side; the full spa at the back of the landscaped property contains a large outdoor relaxation area. Most rooms measure just under 400 square feet, with several junior suites slightly larger. Done in muted tones, all the accommodations have pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and small refrigerators. Most have private outdoor seating areas, some with tubs.