Hotel Info

So much useful information to post these days! I'll be back to rambly recountings of my day and non-sequiters soon.

We* are working on hotel blocks for Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26 in Sonoma. Two-night minimum. You must book both nights to get the special rate. We are looking at
The Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn
and
The Lodge at Sonoma, a Renaissance Marriott Resort

Check back in a month or so for further info on what exactly the rates are and how you can book them. That's the part that's in process.

The Best Western is at 550 2nd St W, two blocks off the square** and six blocks from the wedding venue (which is on 4th St E). This is walking distance, so if you're planning a short stay and don't want a rental car, it may be the way to go. If you do have a car, parking is free. They also rent bicycles. They have a free continental breakfast, free wireless internet, and a pool.

The Lodge at Sonoma is located at 1325 Broadway, a little over a mile to the plaza and a little over 1.5 miles to Sebastiani. This one has an onsite restaurant, bar, and coffee shop, as well as a pool. It also has a full-service day spa. I would drive (or take a cab) from here to the wedding venue, but a hearty soul could walk it pretty easily. There will be a shuttle on the night of the wedding.

Other hotels can be found at the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, or on www.tripadvisor.com or probably any other hotel sites you like. Have a group (8 or more)? Try Vacation Rentals By Owner for multi-bedroom homes.

*And by "we," I mean "my mother," who is doing all of the phone calls and emails. My sole contribution is to say "so how's that going?" every few weeks.

** I am using "plaza" and "square" interchangeably here. It's a big green space in the center of town - the locals call it "the plaza," but it is square-shaped, so I guess either applies.