There is very limited parking the breakfast is not really a breakfast it is a dessert it says light French breakfast is light all right a hour later you are hungry also the air is set for 76 when you turn it down it only lasts for 45 min then goes back to 76 had to keep adjusting the temperature We were also not given our wine tasting cards overall Ok but owner seems a little cheap when you pay $350.00 a night and don't get the packages she offers paid $60.00 for 5 strawberries and champagne read more

I loved this little inn and will plan to stay here whenever I return to Sonoma if it's owned by the same owners. The room was clean and nicely furnished - French country. It was very quiet and only steps from the Sonoma square which is a major plus to me (guaranteed parking with no hourly limit)! They also gave me a wine tasting passport which unfortunately I didn't get to use as I was attending a workshop but is a plus for people on holiday in Sonoma. They served a lovely breakfast each morning, quietly leaving it on a little table outside my room. I really looked forward to getting my breakfast tray each morning. If you have a large car, getting in and out of the parking spaces might be challenging for you but I was always able to get street parking. They have a community fridge if you want to store items in a refrigerator. read more

Always a favorite for our little wine weekend getaways! We upgraded to the Wisteria Suite for our stay this time - having fresh coffee and croissants delivered to our private patio table was so nice. Quiet and comfortable. We will return again and again and recommend the inn to all of our friends. An intimate, cost-effective and memorable place to stay that is literally steps off of Sonoma Plaza and all its amenities!! read more

This little bed and breakfast was great! Perfect location (only 1 block from the square). We stayed in the Oleander room, which included a bedroom, 2-sink bathroom, and a living room, so it was plenty of space. Since it's northern CA, there's no air conditioning, but they have plenty of fans in case it gets hot. The bed was comfortable and rooms were very clean and well-decorated. Alice and Paolo were also extremely friendly and accommodating. They have free bikes that you can rent, which is perfect for biking to a nearby vineyard (Buena Vista or Bartholomew were fun). They are also very quick to respond to phone calls and emails. My ONLY knock is that the check-in process is a little confusing. When we got there, the front door was locked and no one answered when we knocked. After walking around a bit, we just decided to call, and Alice immediately showed up. She explained the front door/lobby area has 2 guest rooms, so they need to lock it to protect those rooms. Good to know, but it wasn't described in the check-in email. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice, low-cost b&b in Sonoma! read more

We booked one night on a trip to have dinner with some old friends. For some there was off street parking. We were directed to park on the street. Not so bad as it was after five. During the day parking is limited to 3 hours. The place we were given was an upstairs room. Steep stairs. Comfortable bed and quiet. No separate control on heat upstairs and it was a little cool. As was stated by some there is no breakfast. We walked to the Basque Bakery the East side of the square which is very close by. It was wonderful. Overall, not a bad place to stay. Nothing fancy but it was close to the square. read more

We enjoyed this lovely Inn! The decor is very European and quaint. Alice is friendly and accommodating ! We stayed in the Rose Room which overlooks a cute garden area with beautiful camellias in bloom. The bed is so comfy ! The breakfast was such a pretty surprise and yummy. We appreciated the excellent location that is one block from Sonoma Square. We had our own parking space. Overall a fun experience. read more

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This was the perfect place for my first Sonoma trip. The proximity of An Inn 2 Remember to everything is unbeatable and the room accommodations were so cozy. I highly recommend!! read more

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Yeah... not so much. Sometimes I want a really *nice* room and I know I have to pay for it. Other times, I'm looking to save a few bucks, in which case I know things will be sub-par. But here, I chose Thistle Dew (which we dubbed Thistle Don't) because they were one of the few places who had a vacancy for the weekend we were to attend a wedding in Sonoma. They were less expensive than a couple of other places, but at $245/night, I hardly considered it a "cheap" room. Here are my issues with this sad little B&B: First off, walking through the front door was like walking into your Grandma's dumpy old house. No offense grandma, but it was uncomfortable at best. We "registered" in their tiny 70's kitchen, amidst a counter full of bills and orange rinds. Call me crazy, but not the kind of warm, welcoming B&B environment I'm used to (or want.) But whatever.. I"m not here to spend time in these peoples house. Let's move on to the room, shall we? Now, sometimes "old fashioned" is quaint. Other times, it's just plain laziness and clear that the owners haven't redecorated or updated since they bought the place because they are trying to save as much money as possible. Thistle Don't falls into the latter category. Now I can put up with and disregard bad art and old furniture, but *please*, I beg you, GET NEW MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS for Christ's sake! The sink-hole in our mattress was out of control, and my back was oh-so-sad. Nothing a nice hot soak wouldn't solve, though... Which brings me to my other gripe with the room... the jacuzzi tub, which seemed oh-so-inviting online. And it would have been great, could we have used it past 10pm. But since we didn't get home before that hour either night, and since we actually read the yellowing signs next to the tub that read "due to loud motor noise, you may not use the jets after 10pm", we didn't get to enjoy that little perk. What we did get, however, was blasted out of our beds at 7am the next morning, when the neighbors decided to use theirs. 'Loud motor noise' was an understatement. We thought the Space Shuttle was taking off next door. Unfortunately, Jan hasn't updated their quaint little signs to include not using the jacuzzi jets in the morning as well as at night. And no, we couldn't use the outdoor Jacuzzi either, because that is off limits after 10pm as well. They do have one thing going for them, however, and that is the location... which is also the only reason they can sustain the prices they charge. They are right off the main square, and 1/2 block away from some great little restaurants... especially for breakfast. Now, I'm sure the breakfast at Thistle Don't was great, but we didn't make it there either morning because frankly, only having until 9am (9:30 on Sundays) to get my tired ass up and out of the room on my weekend away, is just not worth the effort. Especially after being woken up by the Space Shuttle. read more

After searching for the perfect getaway place to stay in Sonoma (http://www.sonomabb.com/), I decided on the Thistle Dew Inn. A few factors that I considered were location, cost, amenities, and breakfast description. 1. Location - As Google Maps and the Inn website suggest, its prime location of just one block away from Sonoma Plaza makes staying there a great convenience. Highly-rated restaurants (according to Yelp!) and little shops galore. Not to mention the numerous tasting rooms sprinkled around the Plaza. 2. Cost - For a person who still spends like a cheap college student and splurges only for special occasions, I would say it was affordable, given that I was willing to spend some dough for a special boy (hi, Jason!). Also, there is no two-night minimum, like some other places have, which is perfect for a short weekend getaway. 3. Amenities - This is where I found the Thistle Dew Inn to stand out from the rest. I loved how the Inn bicycles were free for us to use! When we inquired about that once we got there, Jan (one of the innkeepers who was very nice) showed us where the bikes were kept and gave us a map to the bike paths. It was seriously that simple! Jan also told us about the complimentary wine tasting card that could be used at any of the surrounding 20+ wineries. So then, you can put the money you would have spent on wine-tasting toward a bottle of wine to drink later that night... just a tip. 4. Breakfast - The bed part is just half of the package. I'm sure all places provide a lovely bed. The breakfast though, that's major. The guest comments on the Thistle Dew Inn website revealed that the breakfast was really something. Let me tell you, it was! We had some apple puree with whipped cream and cranberries atop, before being served some of the best pancakes (& cute sausage patties) I've ever had! Fresh and fluffy--but not too fluffy--lemon, poppyseed pancakes. It was definitely a great way to start the day. 5. Everything else - Making a reservation was easy. Jan, the innkeeper I corresponded with, was extremely helpful in answering all my questions. Our room (The Rose Garden) was intimate and warm. The sheets were very soft and the pillows & mattress were up to par in comfort. Not much else to report since everything either met or exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Thistle Dew Inn! read more

This was our second visit and the place is under new ownership. The quick read.... The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable. Location is awesome. The not so good: The breakfast was just OK. More on that later. The change for the worse: They have bikes you can use which used to be awesome. The long read... Breakfast: We actually skipped breakfast the last day there. I'm still not 100% sure they actually cook anything versus heating things up. I'm not a gluten free guy but they server a 2 course breakfast which was generally some sort of bread or muffin followed by another bread laden course. Eggs? Meat? Fruit? what is that? they don't seem to know! Bikes: They have bikes you can use, totally awesome. We used them both trips. This time though they have you sign a waver that is "so you won't sue them when you fall of the bike drunk" that's all good, whatever. Unmentioned but apparently in the fine print, if you ride the bikes and the tire goes flat or the chain pops you are responsible for up to $100 in repair costs. Sooo .. OK.... Anyway, my brother is with me on this trip and we ride the bikes all good, happy happy. We're leaving and the owner announces the bike my brother rode is missing. Says she saw it the night before, now it's gone. We say that's terrible we're sorry and we leave. Owners decide to charge $100 (cause it's in the "waiver") but they don't have my bro's CC so they charge mine and they don't bother to let me know they intend to do this. I figure it out and mmm Jeff not happy. These new "owners" are a little off and I can only caution you against using the bikes. Summary or tl/dr: Great location, nice rooms,bready breakfast, crazy owners. If you love bread and you don't ride bikes give it a go. You have to wonder how many of the good reviews were under the old owners, who incidentally.. rocked! read more

We stayed here for one night, but if our travel circumstances were different I would have wanted to stay longer. We were in the Jasmine room, and although it was smaller than the other rooms it was cozy and the large jacuzzi tub in the bathroom was a nice addition. The location was awesome. Steps to the square and we got lucky to be there on a Tuesday evening when the farmers market was going on. Some great local food trucks and fresh produce. The owner, Les was friendly and accommodating and made a great recommendation on a few wineries and tasting rooms to check out. One of them, Spann Vineyards ended up being one of my favorites. read more

My boyfriend and I planned a 4 night stay here the first week of December. We loved it so much that we stayed a extra night! It was perfect...such a charming lil gem and a short stroll to the center of the town square that was bustling with cute shops, amazing cafe's and great tasting rooms! Literally the perfect location. We were greeted by the owner Les at check in, and he took us under his wing as if we we're his close friends, and really helped us dial in some great plans for our stay. It also Included a wine passport for free tastings at over 30 different wineries! This alone saves us a few hundred bucks! The inn itself is kept immaculately clean. It's very warm and charming with an essence of elegance. We stayed in the palm garden room, which had a fire place, bath robes and a nice romantic feel . The bed was super comfortable, and the bedding was lush with tons of pillows. There was a great jacuzzi available as well, and complimentary bikes for spinning around town. Our stay included daily breakfast so that was a huge value right there. We are vegan and the Chef so graciously accommodated us with delicious and creative dishes...the vegan pumpkin pancakes were the best! The breakfast is served in a beautiful dining room setting complete with a lavish lace table cloth, lit candelabra's and the crackling of a wood burning fire! Les was so great at giving us the inside scoop, we felt like locals by the time we left! We were really treated like family and couldn't have asked for anything more!!! I give this Inn my highest recommendation! Great place owned by great people! read more

We loved staying at this charming little bed and breakfast. The area itself was quite peaceful, and the room we stayed in was clean, well-maintained, and romantic. The room we reserved had its own parking spot, and the location was conveniently close to the main square in Sonoma. The breakfast each morning was delicious and beautifully plated. It was so nice to be able to eat on our private back patio area. We can't recommend this place enough and hope for another opportunity to stay here while in wine country in the future. read more

Our first visit to Sonoma was amazing and this place was such a cozy and perfect stay. Breakfast was amazing. Our room was as cute as they come. We had a private patio, parking was easy. The couple that runs it is from Italy and they came to CA 7-8 months ago and bought this Inn. He's an italian chef and she's the in keeper - together they make a great duo. I'm recommending this to all friends and family! Its within walking distance of ALL the wineries downtown Sonoma. The Jasmine room was the room we booked and it was one of the most private and the patio was beautiful. Enjoy! read more

We stayed 3 nights last September 2021 and was disappointed on their raving breakfast reviews and 2 more things. First day was muffin sliced across with custard and topped with berries. No orange juice, there was yogurt with granolas. I was familiar with the taste of muffins which taste like Costco muffins. Ok, pretty good, very sweet start and great presentation. Second day, it was super sweet apple strudel which again, I think bought from Costco. No orange juice. There was yogurt with granolas. Soo super sugary breakfast. If I have diabetes, my sugar level would have gone to 300 already. Third day breakfast, oh my.... doughnuts with tons of sugar sprinkled on top. No orange juice as others said, there was orange juice every morning. Second thing I did not like were the dilapidated bath towels which I almost got strangled with loose strings on all edges. And the third one I don't like about it is the tight parking where you have to back up a busy street and can't see cars coming because of all cars parked on the side street. I had to navigate to get us off safely. read more

Very cute inn within walking distance to downtown. Easy check in/out process. Breakfast was delicious.

My wife and I got married over the summer, but didn't have time for a full on honeymoon. We still plan to go on one, but decided to take a weekend in Sonoma as a pre-quel. The Inn is perfect. The setting is nice, the atmosphere is relaxing, amenities are nice. We especially liked the Jacuzzi tub and the breakfasts (Thanks Cristi!) Les was very knowledgeable and pointed us to all the right wineries, not that we hit that many! Thanks An Inn 2 Remember! John and Koreen read more

My wife and I booked the Rose Garden Room (front of home) for a week in October. Great time to go as it was likely less crowded to be out wine touring than weekends or summer months. Alice was great, she greeted us and took care of our needs. Breakfast (cooked by her husband we never saw) was also great. It was filling and well presented. The owners are from Italy and had a similar business there before moving to the states. We would recommend this place to anyone wanting a place in Sonoma. read more

This BnB just does everything right! We stayed in the Rose Garden room for two nights and it was perfect. The breakfast menu is outstanding and changes daily- with 2 or 3 courses. Alice even substituted cheese in for me because she recalled I didn't eat meat. The hot tub and coffee area are so cozy and tucked away and the decorations are just charming throughout. I recommend borrowing there bikes (free!) and biking to a few vineyards, although as the inn is steps from the square you could even walk! read more

An Inn 2 Remember - Breakfast crepes and a bit of Brie for me instead of the prosciutto side the "meat eaters" had- so thoughtful! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Sonoma, California

Loved this cute B&B! Perfect location to Sonoma Plaza with Restaurants and Tasting Rooms at your finger tips. Breakfast was waiting for us at our personal back patio! I'm dying to know what brand coffee they serve. It was delicious, along with the food! Would love to stay here again! read more

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I stayed in the Jasmine suite with my husband for the weekend and it was everything we dreamed it would be and more. The inn was sparkly clean and the gardens were so beautiful, we felt relaxed as soon as we opened the door. We enjoyed coffee and breakfast outside every morning. The garden is the perfect oasis while being steps from the plaza. Ideal for picking up dinner a few doors down and enjoying peace and quiet the rest of the evening. We absolutely loved it. read more

Kym and Les are incredible. Came here for an escape weekend with my girlfriend, and we luckily booked the Jasmine last minute. You can't ask for more - homemade three-course breakfast, complimentary snacks and drinks, excellent customer service, plush robes, whirlpools, fireplaces. I cannot say enough good things about the romantic environment and incredible hospitality and warmth from this place. I will definitely be back. They set such a tremendous ambiance here. You won't regret it. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here on Saturday night. I chose it because they were one of the few B&Bs that have a 1 night minimum, but it ended up being a great choice! The location is perfect, just a block off the square. Les, who is one of the owners took us on a tour when we checked in and showed us all of the amenities. He also gave us a pass for complimentary tastings (wish we had known about that beforehand!) and some maps of the area. They also have a hot tub (!!) and bikes which we didn't use but would have loved to if we had more time. Our room was great. We stayed in the Wisteria room which is in the back house. The bed was so comfortable, we had an enormous whirpool tub, and a fireplace. Everything about it was 5 stars. This is one of the few B&Bs that serves a hot breakfast. However, we were disappointed to find out that breakfast is served at 9. We woke up at 7/7:30 and were so hungry, but had to wait around. We also didn't realize that they don't give you a choice of food items and I didn't like what they had that morning :-( I'd probably skip breakfast next time and head somewhere else on the square. Overall, a really nice place to stay with great staff a, great location, and nice rooms. It's a little pricey, but if you take advantage of all of their amenities (especially the free wine tastings) it turns out to be a pretty good deal. read more

Three girlfriends for one night here was great. The owners were very nice, and even arranged for Graham to have a continental breakfast ready at 8am since we had to leave to catch a plane. The rooms are decorated in a way you expect a BnB to be, and we really enjoyed their amenities: the jacuzzi bathtub in the room, the jacuzzi/spa outside, the large bar table with a fir pit in the center, the fire pit outside on our terrace, and the fireplace in our room. They also gave us ice, waters, had very plush robes, and offered plastic wine glasses to use in the jacuzzi. I believe there were bikes available as well, if you would like to use them. Best thing of all is the location: we made a reservation at El Dorado Kitchen for dinner, and I timed a three minute walk back from EDK to AI2R. The continental breakfast (we missed the full breakfast which was French Toast that morning) consisted of a yogurt and fruit parfait, hot coffee, orange juice, tea, muffins and Danishes...more than enough! The rooms are expensive, but average for the area and the location. All in all, I think this is a great place for a romantic getaway weekend (I would definitely come back here again). read more

Looking for an awesome B&B in Sonoma? You just found it! This place is soo great! The room and bed was very comfortable and private. The location can't be beat as it's just a block off the main square. The breakfasts are, wait, too generous with a first and second course! We borrowed the bikes and rode around Sonoma for 20 glorious miles. Secretly I want to find a reason to come back just to stay here again. Book it, you'll be glad you did! read more

First off this is under new ownership and it is called AN INN TO REMEMBER. I don't know how they change the names in Yelp, but the owners need to do so, as the previous ones apparently got a bad wrap. Great room, friendly service, everything was explained by Les and Kym as soon as we arrived. They offered winery and dinner recommendations and answered all sorts of questions. The bed was insanely comfortable. No TV in the rooms of course (this is Sonoma, why in the hell would you want to watch TV). Hmmmm, what else? Very happy here and it incredibly close to the square. Ditch that damn car and enjoy life on your feet. My only complaint was some aspects of breakfast. They contract out the chef, which is fine and acceptable. However, the chef had no toast to go along with the eggs. His version of of a crust-less quiche was a bit flavorless. One of the gentlemen who requested eggs without cheese didn't have it (apparently the chef did not receive his special request in time), no salt and pepper was on the table. One of the pitchers of coffee was also completely bland (watered down)... it tasted like they used coffee grounds a second time thru. I know this isn't all directly the innkeepers direct issue, but the chef does represent them. So I hope Les and Kym read this because their place is sooooooo off the charts awesome. I should email them about breakfast actually.... Oh, no noise issues. You can use the hot tub or hang out in the garden until 3am if you want to. They also have bikes you can borrow for the day. All of this stuff, i think at $200 a night where I stayed is a good deal. One last thing, one of the BEST things about this place is that give you a winery card that is good for free tasting at like 30 different wineries. Insane value. read more

We stayed here in September 2010 over Labor Day weekend. It had recently changed ownership the inn is now called "An Inn 2 Remember." This was one of the nicest places we stayed on our trip. The house is charming and the grounds are beautiful, giving the place a secluded feel even though it's a block off the Plaza. We stayed in the Jasmine room, which was so cosy and delightful I almost wished they did have a two night minimum stay so I could have had an excuse to enjoy it one more night. The breakfast was first class. Our hosts were friendly, professional and generous: they loaned us bikes to check out Sonoma on, after we had checked out of the B&B. Cost, for Sonoma/Napa area was a bargain - especially considering the quality of our stay. I would love to stay here again - next time we'll have to spend a couple of days. read more

My boyfriend and I didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. Graham, the wine expert and Dana, the chef, made amazing breakfasts (delicious quiche and fruit salad with homemade vanilla and limoncello cream and the second morning banana flambee french toast and pineapple sausages!). We stayed in the garden room which is in the main house but it was so quiet and they have the best beds-Westin hotel mattresses! We slept like Kings. The internet works great and you are literally one block from fantastic restaurants like the girl and the fig (french cuisine) and El Dorado kitchen which has high end American dishes. Would def come back again!! We ended up extending our trip since it was so homey and their evening happy hour over the pit fire is a great way to mingle! read more

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This B&B is adorable! And in a great location where you are within walking distance to the main town square. We went in August 2015. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We used the hot tub at night after a fabulous dinner in Sonoma... it was great! Breakfast was delicious! They have bikes that you can borrow, so we rode them down to a nearby winery which was a lot of fun! Beautiful area for a bike ride! I would highly recommend this B&B! read more

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Amazing experience and a highlight of wine country!! Alice was so sweet and helpful every step of the way from check in to borrowing bikes to breakfast. Breakfast by the way, was communal and delicious. We met travelers from all over the world. Our room was perfect. We had a king sized bed and our own back porch. There is also a hot tub! This inn is right in the HEART of Sonoma. You can't miss it. We will be back! read more

GREAT location, sweet room, attentive innkeeper (Alice) and a unique and tasty breakfast. My mom and I booked a one-night girls' getaway in the Wisteria room because it had 2 separate beds and an en-suite bathroom. The whole place is super cute and just a block off the main square in Sonoma. We arrived, rang the bell and were met by Alice. She showed us to our adorable room (where there were small packaged sweet treats awaiting us). We quickly found that our hot water heater was not working and while we were at dinner Alice took care of the problem and we came back to hot water and a cozy room. Quirky but comfortable I would recommend Alice and An Inn 2 Remember for any low key Sonoma getaways! read more

It was a wonderful experience!! I definetely suggest this Inn to the people that want to visit Sonoma and stay in the right place! The atmosfere was so relaxing, the rooms were very nice and cozy with attention to all the details, and we loved to receive our breakfast just in our room. Everything was perfect and another great thing is the complimentary passport for wine tasting in a lot of wineries in the area! read more

This was the perfect getaway spot for my partner and I. The room (Cornflower) was immaculately clean, incredibly tastefully decorated, and the property - even fully booked, was very quiet. We felt ourselves sigh as our stress melted away almost immediately. There was quiet classical music in the common areas that was at the perfect level and made for a lovely greeting each time we returned to the property from our adventures. The European breakfast should not be missed! We will absolutely be returning - this Inn is reason enough to want to visit Sonoma. read more

Really excellent place. Great location right in the heart of downtown Sonoma, walking distance to everything. Really charming BNB with friendly staff. Breakfast served was delicious and fresh! Highly recommend and would definitely return next time we stay in Sonoma! read more

Comfortable. Friendly owners. Quiet. Excellent location. Short walk to the square.

My husband and I were able to get a room here last minute and we absolutely loved it! The property is well kept and beautifully decorated. We really enjoyed the breakfast and couldn't believe they offered a passport to try some local wines. Alice and Paolo's hospitality was amazing. The breakfast they served was so delicious. We definitely want to return to this amazing little gem of an inn. read more

Now called Inn 2 Remember Outstanding choice for Sonoma. Location could not be better for easy walking access to the Plaza. The new management is extremely competent and will give you excellent service when you make your first inquiry and make you feel warmly welcomed when you arrive. You will get helpful information for any query you make. The physical setting is an island of tranquility featuring a small garden in front and the feeling of a historical home on the interior. read more

Lovely and inviting place, convenient location and great food! Loved it! read more

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Perfect stay! The room and back patio were so cozy and peaceful. The breakfast was delicious! Great location to the downtown square.

We have now stayed here 3 times. Once on our wedding night, on our one year wedding anniversary and with our 3 year old in tow last week. It is an impeccable inn and they are so accommodating when our babysitter cancelled last minute. A 2 minute walk to Sonoma square that has food and wineries galore! Breakfast is always yummy too! read more