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Vineyard Inn Review

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Vineyard Inn

$-$$, Sonoma

User Rating: *** 3.3

Fodor's Review:

Built as a roadside motor court in 1941, this inn with red-tile roofs brings a touch of Southwestern style to an otherwise lackluster and somewhat noisy location at the junction of two main highways. It's across from two vineyards and is the closest lodging to Infineon Raceway, a major car and motorcycle racetrack. Though the rooms, which have queen- or king-size beds, are rather small, a good breakfast in a pleasant tiled room, a convenient location, and a modest price make it a fine home base for those who'd rather spend their money elsewhere. The inn sometimes closes for a few weeks during slow season, so check the schedule if you're booking a room in December or January.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Not what it says it is

Posted by susanna from san francisco on 7/28/08

This hotel is at the crossroads of two very busy highways, very noisy. It is not nice looking in any way shape or form. I would only stay here if everything else in the area were booked. I had to post this because I just drove by and saw a Fodor's sign recommending it and was taken by surprise!

ROOM: 3.0

ATMOSPHERE: 1.0

SERVICE: 3.0

VALUE: 1.0

RATING: 2.2

The hotel gates were locked when we arrived

Posted by Tina_V from Doylestown, PA on 5/20/08

We made a reservation over the phone and when we arrived, the gates were closed and no one was at the hotel. We called the same number we used to make the reservations, the same number listed on their sign under the "vacancy" message, and no one answered. Luckily we were traveling mid-week in the off-season and we could find another hotel after this one left us high and dry.

ROOM: 1.0

ATMOSPHERE: 1.0

SERVICE: 1.0

VALUE: 1.0

RATING: 1.0

A California Wine Country GEM.

Posted by grady5249 from Colorado, USA on 10/25/07

Popular destinations aren’t cheap, but you’ll get a lot of value at the Vineyard Inn Hotel. We booked several rooms and suites for a weekend wedding reception and all met our needs exactly. The proprietor was gracious, courteous and extremely helpful to our entire family, from our 95-year-old parents to our 8-year-old granddaughter. His hospitality is beyond compare. Do the California Wine Country right – and stay in the best kept secret in the Sonoma area. Luckily, we booked our rooms three months in advance. It has an ole European flair and charm; it’s quiet, cozy and private, with a better continental breakfast than any hotel chain provides. From hot coffee, tea and cold milk to fresh croissants, local fruit and many other selections, our eclectic dietary needs were exceeded. I would not hesitate to recommend it to family and friends and will definitely stay again. If you don’t enjoy this hotel, you’re not ready for “popular” destinations. Give Mardo our regards.

ROOM: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Wonderful Hotel At Wonderful Price

Posted by Georgie from Gloucester, England on 3/31/06

When my boyfriend and I stayed at this charming little hotel 6 months back it was well worth the money and I was very pleased. The service was excellent and the breakfast in the morning was an added bonus. I would love to stay here again!

ROOM: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0