Ledson Hotel

Hotel · Sonoma

Ledson Hotel

Hotel · Sonoma

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480 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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Nestled in historic downtown Sonoma, this upscale hotel blends elegant, antique-furnished rooms with contemporary luxury, topped off with a charming wine bar.  

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"Remarkably, this hotel in California’s wine country feels as historic as its nineteenth-century neighbors—the landmark Sonoma Plaza, which it fronts, and the Sonoma Mission, one block away. From the inlaid-walnut floors to the ornate dentil molding, every painstaking detail recalls the era of Edith Wharton. Hotel owner Steve Ledson, known locally for the lavish 16,000-square-foot Gothic castle he designed and built for his winery’s headquarters, cut no corners in this six-room inn. The brick-thick beveled-glass doors to your private balcony hermetically seal out street noise, and pulling back the weighty silk drapery and duvets actually takes some muscle. Touches of modernity include in-room whirlpool tubs, chandeliers on dimmers, and the Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room, where you can load up on some premium vino."

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Jo K

Google
Amazing hotel and experience. The location is perfect to walk anywhere. They have their own private parking in the back and tons of wineries close by or tasting rooms right in town. The decor is traditional and cozy. Transforms you to another time. The fireplace in the room was so relaxing after a long day out and about. While the hotel is in the main center of the city and rooms are all on the second floor, the hotel splurged for thick doors and seals for a quiet nights rest. The service is also great. Very clear and set proper expectations. They offer a free tasting either on site or at their property in Kenwood. GO TO the winery in Kenwood!! It was such a beautiful property and the wine is amazing. Will definitely stay here again.

Barry B

Google
We loved this small hotel with just 6 rooms. The room was large and beautifully appointed with a large marble bathroom, jacuzzi tub, marble fireplace, balcony, high ceilings and wood floors. We love the architectural elements of both the room and the facility with beautiful woodwork, marble, and inlaid wood floors. The bed was great, as were the linens. All in all, a classy, romantic getaway and good value. Our rate also included a free wine tasting in the tasting room downstairs. The wines were excellent.

Dave G (Dave G)

Google
Fantastic stay. Small hotel with 6 rooms, but no expense was spared. Parking in rear, easy access to elevator to second floor where the rooms are. Tasting room is great. Robert could not have been nicer with check-in and then gave us our complimentary tasting. Hotel is in the middle of downtown Sonoma with plenty to do. Highly recommend the Ledson Vineyard/Winery. We didn't have a reservation, but were able to accommodate us, and ended up being our favorite tasting for the weekend. 5 stars is not enough for this place.

Estate of Barbara Booe

Google
We didn't get a chance to stay at the hotel but were catered to by the wonderful Rob Schutt. He guided us through their tasting and then took time to chat and personalize the experience moreso than in any place we visited in Sonoma or Napa. His knowledge of his craft, and welcoming demeanor were great. If you ever happen to visit while he is in you'll be in for a treat. Whether it be about his time in Romania, the wine itself, the hotel, or it's owners he is a wealth of knowledge.

Robyn S

Google
The Ledson Hotel is an absolute gem right in downtown Sonoma off the park. My husband and I just returned from a wedding weekend in Sonoma and booked the Ledson months ago. |So glad we did! I would describe this as a small luxury inn (only 11 rooms) beautifully appointed and comfortable. The manager Brandon and his associate Rob are the BEST! So friendly and accommodating and provided us with guidance and recommendations for lunch (although we were busy with wedding events). |I would not hesitate to rebook with them on our next visit to Sonoma which hopefully will be soon!

Roving53003814135

Google
Beautiful hotel rooms, well maintained and equipped, WI-FI very slow but workable. Keep in mind the front desk closes at 5:00 with the wine tasting room (which is lovely as well as the patio on the square) so if you arrive later or need something after that hour, they provide an after-hours contact for access. Excellent value (especially compared to many other Sonoma/Napa Valley hotels and inns.

Stephen B

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ledson Hotel.  So many terrific things to point out:|Above all, the staff (Rob and Michelle) were so friendly and helpful and truly made us feel like we were visiting with old friends.  Rob was so personable and accommodating with his knowledge of the area, the hotel, the wines and the history.  He even got me to join the wine club (which I hadn't planned on doing)!|The hotel itself was lovely.  The builder (Steve) did an incredible job of creating an old world feel with a modern design.  As a real estate developer myself, I appreciated the attention to detail.  The fireplace and jacuzzi tub in the room was a master stroke!  |In addition the details, such as the inlaid wood and classic light fixtures, added an elegance that we did not expect.|We also loved the lobby.  As it was cold and rainy for much of our stay, the lobby fireplace was the perfect spot for relaxing and having a glass of your excellent wine!|All in all we couldn't have asked for a better experience.  We really felt like we were in the right place at the right time and we look forward to returning soon.

TP T

Google
Because of Rob Schott the Ledson wine room was by far the pinnacle of our trip to Sonoma.|Rob encouraged us to come in earlier in the morning and showed us around where we were blown away at the aesthetic of the lobby and Rob’s genuine hospitality and warmth. It is clear that this wine bar is not a job for Rob but a lifestyle. Rob told us we had to come back and offered to reserve the table in front of the fireplace. The wines were the best we tasted on this trip and they were in the mid 90 point range. Everything about this place shouts EXCELLENCE, everything. To top off our experience three women stopped in after closing and Rob offered to give them a taste because they were visibly disappointed. All of us ended up having a great time as Rob efficiently did his last chores. It was efficient and kind and sublime. This guy has a magical way about him.||When it comes to design excellence I am not a guy in a diner just spouting off. I have designed award winning design and energy efficient homes.|The devil is in the details. The day before I drove by and remarked to my wife, “ look at the condition of that old hotel, what a renovation. This was only to find out that Steve Ledson built it in 1999 to look antique. Mission accomplished.|The interior is equally impressive.|The guest rooms are just perfect too, Rob had one empty room and was able to give us a tour. Ledson did not miss a trick, even the bathrooms have his and hers marble sinks.|If we ever come back to Sonoma we will stay no place else.|The only thing we missed was to personally meet Mr. Ledson to thank and congratulate him for excellence in every aspect of his master work.|Wine, architecture, interior design, employment and Rob’s cordial hospitality and interest in us personally.