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    MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

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    Reena S.

    Here to update my review! Stayed here with my family-now we are a family of four-and honestly I feel like the staff really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They provided an upgrade, the first night, which I didn't love and they then offered a different room which was perfect for us. They also allowed me to utilize an empty room to take a litigious meeting from as my kids were napping in our room. Really overall better experience! But the allergies still hit us hard! All four of us! It's such a beautiful property and the upgrades they have done make it that much better (the pool area is wayyyy upgraded from before). I would come back for sure! Just gotta see why we keep getting such crazy allergies?! Anyone else? Hahha

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    Ann L.

    We had a 3-day meeting here and the grounds are lovely; the only downside is that even with the map it was hard to find my room after checking in. The front desk staff had asked me if I wanted to walk or ride to my room...since I can definitely walk and just had a carry on suitcase I opted to walk. I swear the map is not quite accurate....anyway, I finally found my building , and my room was up a flight of stairs, so if you can't carry your luggage up stairs, be sure to ask for help at the desk. The room was lovely and kind of high tech in a fancy way....there are panels for the lights and I'm not sure what all the settings do...but I did figure out how to turn the lights on and off. There is a floor heater in the bathroom which I didn't know about until a colleague mentioned it and told me it was controlled by the button with the sun on it...they need a manual for these rooms! The bed was super comfortable and the couch was comfortable as well. The shower was amazing and we're all still talking about the fabulous water pressure. There was no desk and chair in my room, so needed to work with my laptop on my lap for some early virtual meetings with folks on the east coast which wasn't optimal, but this isn't meant to be a business hotel I guess. The wifi was fast and handled Zoom nicely. Our meeting room was large and bright, but we had problems with the air conditioning all three days. They couldn't figure it out and finally just started opening doors to other unused rooms as they were much cooler and that helped cool our room. Food for our meetings was excellent. A word of warning, they do put a very large hold on your credit card for incidentals; $1700 for a 3 night stay! Our organization was paying for our rooms, so this was truly just a hold for things we might buy. I'm used to a couple hundred for this purpose. Parking is valet only, but they do bring the cars out quickly. The grounds are nice to walk around and many restaurants are within a mile or so which makes it easy to leave the car and walk around.

    Garden Spa Suite Bathroom - double vanity + shower. Soaking tub + add'l shower in the patio
    Cherylynn N.

    4.5 STARS One thing I get hyped for at nice hotels is the bed and doing a bed test...Caleb style (the apartment guy). OFC, without outside clothes and shoes cause that's ick. MacArthur Place passed the bed check and I got the best 6 hour sleep each night that I've gotten in months so that's a win! Established in 1869 as a private estate, vineyard, and ranch, MacArthur Place transformed into a luxury hotel in the late 1990s. A multi-year renovation was completed last year, earning them a place in Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World. On a hunt for dog-friendly accommodations, MacArthur Place was the front runner in my top three choices to stay in wine country. At the time, they were offering 20% off (2 nights or more) which sealed the deal! G R O U N D S The six-acre, 69 room property is located on charming grounds filled with lush greenery, well-manicured lawns with sculptures, lounges areas with fire pits, and various gardens including a chef's garden that provides produce for their onsite restaurants. It's about a 10-minute walk to Sonoma Plaza/Square (or a 3 minute drive) with an array of restaurants and tasting rooms. A C C O M O D A T I O N S I booked the Garden Spa Suite and stayed in Myrtle #41, a modern farmhouse style cottage. - Clip of suite: https://tinyurl.com/33htccmd - Clip of patio: https://tinyurl.com/4msx6k5m (+) Spacious, nicely appointed room with living room/sitting area, king bed, large restroom with double vanity, and patio area with a soaking tub and additional shower. There was a water feature in the patio for calming sounds while taking a hot soak. (+) Bed was firm yet comfy, as were the pillows, soft sheets, and down comforter. (+) Heated bathroom floors. (+) In-room refillable bottled water with various water stations on the property. Complimentary snack basket: chips, jerky, and dried pineapple. (+) Turn-down service includes cooling eye masks for 'em puffy eyes. (+) High-end appliances; i.e. Stagg kettle and Dyson hairdryer. (+) 65 inch TV with access to DirecTV and Chromecast. (+) WiFi was pretty fast and not spotty. (+) Solid sound proofing. Each afternoon/evening, there was a wedding outside and we didn't hear a peep. (+) Since it's a cottage, there were no guests above so yay for no stomping! (+) No funky smells or stenches. I've stayed at some dog-friendly rooms/suites where you can smell cleaning products masking the odor. (-) There were calcium deposits on the shower head and hand hose so shower pressure wasn't strong. (-) There's a mini fridge stocked with soda, beer, and wine (for purchase) but no room to put your own drinks or leftover food. (-) While seated in the vanity chair, you can't access the vanity mirror that's attached to the wall. Not a ding but an observation. $$$$ priced hotels usually provide a personalized welcome note and welcome bottle of wine/bubbly (even if it's not a special occasion) but they don't here. D O G - F R I E N D L I N E S S Pet fee: $150 per stay. $50 extra per dog. Two dogs max. Very dog-friendly. My dog was offered a treat upon arrival (bubbly for the hoomans). There was a pet waste station right outside our cottage. They forgot to provide dog amenities: bed, food bowl, toys, and treats in the room. D I N I N G Complimentary hot and tea available in the mornings, no pastries or breakfast. - Layla: Farm-to-Table Cuisine - The Bar @ MacArthur - Full bar with small bites and burger/sandwiches - The Porch: Tea, coffee, and grab 'n go (yogurt, salad, sandwich) Only got iced tea from The Porch and didn't try any of their dining options. Their restaurants have dog-friendly outdoor seating. S P A / W E L L N E S S - Massages (start at $195) and facials (start at $185) available. - Complimentary yoga classes on weekends at 9 am. - Outdoor relaxation garden with whirlpool and a co-ed steam room complimentary for hotel guests. - Gym overlooks the pool and hot tub area. They're listed on ResortPass for day passes. S E R V I C E Top-notch hospitality with kind, welcoming staff at the front desk, concierge, and valets. They kindly accommodated my request for early check-in. When providing feedback during the contactless check-out process, I mentioned not receiving the dog amenities and they waived the pet fee. Unexpected and much appreciated. P A R K I N G Complimentary valet parking only (prompt retrieval). No self-parking. Bring cash for tip! E-bikes available for use. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at MacArthur Place tho I'm not sure if it was worth $1,100 per night (after 20% off deal). While they bill themselves as a luxury hotel IMO, it's more upscale as it was missing some tiny luxe touches and attention to detail. BUT, the hospitality and customer service were top-notch so rounding up to 5 stars.

    Julia M.

    I took my Fiance to the spa and Layla and it was an absolute treat! The staff were so friendly and they really made his birthday special. We cant wait to come back again! Thank you guys

    So much cool art work on the grounds.
    Janet G.

    I had the pleasure of staying here at MacArthur Place for the weekend while attending a Ferrari event at the Sonoma Raceway, and it's a spectacular and gorgeous hotel. We were welcomed at check in with a glass of champagne. On the way to our room in 'The Carriage House', we enjoyed seeing many cool art pieces, fountains, flowers, trees, fire pits (that were on and so welcoming), the pretty pool, and more. Our room was charming, spacious, luxurious and had nice perks such as plush bathrobes, snacks, slippers, a porch, coffee, tea, aluminum water bottles, and more. I simply love this hotel!

    Tabitha C.

    Wow, where to even begin? We stayed here for my birthday weekend this year and had a wonderful time. Excellent grounds, amenities, and staff. This was a great choice for a birthday celebration - the staff were so gracious and gave us a complimentary bottle of Mumm, waters, snacks, and a handwritten birthday card at check-in. We checked in after two back-to-back wine tastings. Parched, barely able to see straight, and dangerously hangry, I was thankful for their quick and delicious room service. Espresso martinis and French fries were on the nightstand in under twenty minutes, all without needing to leave the bed or pausing Beetlejuice. The perfect birthday. Room service was bomb but the on-site dining options were fantastic as well. We had brunch at Layla and drinks from the bar and really enjoyed both. The hotel itself is gorgeous. Everything on the grounds was beautiful. Historical grounds, but everything is newly remodeled. Amenities galore - nice pool and hot tub, valet parking, and e-bikes to take to town square. The early October weather in Sonoma was perfect for long bike rides. Cozy offerings all around - comfy slippers and robes, plush pillows and duvet, and a Fellow kettle for tea. This place manages to somehow feel ultra luxurious, yet intimate and cozy all at the same time. I had a truly wonderful experience. It's now months later and I'm still dreaming about it. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

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    Had a lovely 80th birthday experience at Layla. Food, service and ambiance was great!

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    I had one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had at the bar. Thank you Max for the great service and drinks!

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