For everyone who loves B&B's, there's another who hates them. Maybe it's because some B&B Inns verge a little too close to Grandma's house territory with doilies under the lamps and that weird old house smell. I hate that smell!
But not all B&B's have to spark bad childhood memories. No, these inns border on hip, trendy even romantic. You won't be thinking of grandma when you sit in front of the fireplace!
313 1st St. East, Sonoma, CA 95476 (map)
OVERVIEW: Just five romantic bungalows surrounding a courtyard. Humble exterior opens up to exquisite luxury once inside.
WHAT'S COOL: Top notch linens and beddings, cool kitchens with fruit and milk and OJ in the fridge, and fresh breads and pastries hung on your door every morning. Bungalows 313 B&B is a great alternative to a standard hotel.
BEST FOR: Separate cottages create a private ambiance, perfect for honeymoons, romance, and couples wanting to feel more like locals than tourists.
LOCATION: Close enough to the plaza to walk, but tucked away in a residential neighborhood where it's nice and quiet.
214 E. Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 (Map)
OVERVIEW: Lovingly restored historic Craftsman house with only three guest rooms, period piece antiques decorate the inn without becoming too frilly.
WHAT'S COOL: Hidden Oak B&B has a pool and hot tub, great porch for morning breakfast, wine and cheese reception in the afternoon.
BEST FOR: Friendly and social vacationers. The small size means you'll most likely bump into the other travelers and the innkeepers. It's sort of like staying at a friends house.
LOCATION: A few blocks away from the plaza.
310 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (map)
OVERVIEW: Zen-like gardens and modern rooms set the tone for these seven private suites. The Cottage Inn and Spa offers large suites with patios. Romance is a given with the large in-room jacuzzi tubs and warming fireplaces.
WHAT'S COOL: Full kitchen in the Mission Suite for the gourmet chef in you, and couples massages in the garden. This really isn't your grandma's house!
BEST FOR: Resort lovers who don't want the giant resort but still want the amenities and style.
LOCATION: A short walk to the plaza, walk to dinner and around the town.
301 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476 (map)
OVERVIEW: A traditionally styled B&B with the antiques and dark wood, The Cooperage Inn is actually just two large suites in what once was an icehouse, brewery and wine storage building.
WHAT'S COOL: Super sized suites that feel more like a small apartment, one with a cool retro kitchen. The two suites are joined and can transform into one gigantic suite for larger groups. Art studio run by the owners downstairs.
BEST FOR: Those who are not freaked out by Victorian styling, those looking for lots and lots of space in a location close to the plaza.
LOCATION: Very close to the plaza, great location.
151 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 (map)
OVERVIEW: A country farmhouse on the outside, a cool and contemporary B&B on the inside. Three luxurious suites, all updated like a model home, not a doily or country loving furnishing in sight. My kind of place!
WHAT'S COOL: Auberge Sonoma is so close to town that it's easy to walk to the Farmer's Market, each suite has a gourmet kitchen if you want to cook up some of your finds. Washer and dryer, modern furnishings, it's better than home.
BEST FOR: Sophisticated vacationers who want the simple country life of sitting on the porch with a glass of wine, but also want modern furnishings when it's time to go inside.
LOCATION: Killer location near the plaza.
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