2 Best Hotels in Sonoma, Napa and Sonoma

The sturdy metal gate of this vacation-rental complex near Sonoma Plaza opens into a leafy courtyard fronting three buildings containing smartly furnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations with kitchens or kitchenettes. The two-bedroom suites occupy the two-story 1907 stone structure that anchors the property. They're good choices for families or couples traveling together, but the studios and one-bedroom options are also commodious and comfortable.

Groups or those who simply prefer lodgings that feel more like home should consider these two-bedroom suites just off Sonoma Plaza. All have fully stocked kitchens (cookware, dishes, utensils)—although with several of Sonoma's best restaurants nearby, you may not do much cooking. Each suite comes with air-conditioning, a gas fireplace, a patio or balcony, Wi-Fi access, and washer/dryer, and all the bedrooms have California-king beds.