The Lodge at Sonoma Resort

This upscale resort featuring Italian-inspired design is 1 mile from the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Sonoma Plaza. Decorated in warm tones, the polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and minifridges. Some offer patios or balconies. Upgraded rooms and suites add fireplaces and/or separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. Dining options include a Mediterranean bistro, and a coffee and wine bar. Other perks include an outdoor heated pool with cabanas and a hot tub, plus fire pits, a fitness center, and event space. The resort fee covers wine tastings and shuttles to town.