El Dorado Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Sonoma Plaza. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at El Dorado Kitchen, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
El Dorado Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 17 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to November
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Also known as
Dorado Hotel
El Dorado Hotel
El Dorado Hotel Sonoma
El Dorado Sonoma
Hotel Dorado
Hotel El Dorado
El Dorado Hotel And Kitchen
El Dorado Hotel Kitchen
El Dorado Hotel Hotel
El Dorado Hotel Sonoma
El Dorado Hotel Hotel Sonoma
Frequently asked questions
Does El Dorado Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Dorado Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Dorado Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at El Dorado Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Dorado Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Dorado Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at El Dorado Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Parkwest Casino Sonoma (26-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at El Dorado Hotel and nearby?
El Dorado Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Dorado Hotel?
Yes, El Dorado Kitchen offers Californian cuisine.
What's the area around El Dorado Hotel like?
El Dorado Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Sonoma Plaza and 2 minutes' walk from Sonoma City Hall.
El Dorado Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
December 25, 2024
It was perfect (but…)
The room was nicely designed and comfortable, it looked exactly like shown in the pictures but def a bit small but fine for our short stay. The restaurant is AWESOME, you won’t want to eat anywhere else. The only problem was that the walls are super thin. Our room was near the HVAC system so we had a lot of extra noise.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 23, 2024
Lovely hotel on the square!
This is a very nice older hotel located right on Sonoma Square. The rooms have been nicely remodeled. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was quite large. There is a nice restaurant on site. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. Only reason I did not give this gem of a hotel 5 stars was that they have an older HVAC system, and in our room, it was very loud. It kept waking us every time it kicked on. We expressed our dissatisfaction when we were checking out and the very nice person at the front desk explained about the old HVAC and said the hotel will be upgrading it in the near future.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 11, 2024
Great location
The building is showing signs of age, but the staff could not have been more lovely and helpful. We had to change rooms because our HVAC stopped working, big shout out to all of the staff, but especially to Elisa, the daytime desk clerk. She and the other young Hispanic gentleman Working at the desk early in the day went far above and beyond. The hotel needs to give them a raise.
Randy
Randy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 13, 2024
Angie
Angie, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 16, 2024
Nice restaurant
The restaurant was very nice, clean, and food was very good.
Sang
Sang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 7, 2024
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 5, 2024
Alycia
Alycia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 3, 2024
nice hotel in sonoma city square
Very nice stay. The hotel is small but the rooms are nice sized. The hotel is in the center of town and we enjoyed that. Sonoma is a smaller town, well oriented to tourists with historic sights as well as wine. food at the hotel was very nice, staff very nice and helpful. Would return should we ever come that way again
william
william, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 30, 2024
The El Dorado hotel was very nice. The rooms are clean, modern and stylish. We enjoy eating at the El Dorado Kitchen! The food is amazing and the service is above the best!
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 24, 2024
It was pleasant and had a great stay!
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 8, 2024
The location is perfect. The building is old and our room faced the street. It was very noisy. Not a quite place to stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 9, 2024
Jovita
Jovita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 3, 2024
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 23, 2024
Angela
Angela, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 22, 2024
Beautiful historic hotel with great amenities and gourmet food & beverages, in perfect central location across from the downtown square park. King size bed was super comfortable and the bathroom shower was awesome. We enjoyed the private pool all to ourselves.
Steven
Steven, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 21, 2024
Thought I had booked a room with a balcony, ended up in a patio room. It said king balcony room on website. They need to separate the patio areas for more privacy.
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
From the moment we got there until we left, the attention to detail and customer service was amazing. I can’t wait to come back and stay here again on our next visit. Every member of staff was incredibly nice and so helpful.
Isabel
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
TERRA
TERRA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 31, 2023
Beautiful building warm friendly staff and excellent dining. Rooms gorg but hope they will he a bit bigger after the remodel. Would love to return.