On the northwest corner of Sonoma Plaza, the El Dorado has had a checkered history as a government office, college, winery and hotel. Today its 26 rooms have an Old World aura of casual elegance. It's definitely the right choice for those who really want to revel in the plaza's historical ambiance.
Some rooms face the plaza with balconies that give a view of the city below.
Other rooms face onto a garden courtyard and overlook flowers and trees. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. El Pueblo has been in the same family since it was built in 1959 and is now run by the original owners' daughters. With a large, heated swimming pool, a new spa and a grassy, shaded garden area around the 38-room complex, it is an excellent location for either families or singles. Cribs are available, and there's a coffee maker in each room, plus cocoa for the kids.