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Where to Stay in Santa Rosa:
Downtown Boutique Hotels

Stay downtown and Santa Rosa works on foot: Old Courthouse Square, Railroad Square and the 4th Street restaurants are a short walk, and wine country starts 20 minutes out.

The best area to stay in Santa Rosa

Downtown is the one part of Santa Rosa where you can leave the car parked. Old Courthouse Square sits at the center, the 4th Street restaurant corridor runs east from it, and Historic Railroad Square, with the SMART train station, is a short walk west across the highway.

From here the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley wineries are each roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car, the redwoods at Armstrong Woods about 35 minutes, and the Sonoma Coast under an hour. It is the most practical base for a first visit to Sonoma County.

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Two downtown hotels, two different stays

Hotel E and Art House Santa Rosa are a few minutes apart in the downtown core. Hotel E is the historic landmark on the square; Art House is contemporary, with studios and suites built for longer stays.

Hotel E Santa Rosa

37 Old Courthouse Square

A restored 1906 Beaux-Arts landmark right on Old Courthouse Square, with 39 rooms, the Enology wine lounge on the ground floor, continental breakfast, valet parking and dog-friendly rooms.

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Art House Santa Rosa

620 7th Street

A contemporary boutique hotel and living art gallery, with studios and suites that have full kitchens, free breakfast, indoor parking, EV charging, bike lending and pet-friendly rooms.

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Hotel E or Art House?

Hotel EArt House
StyleHistoric 1906 Beaux-Arts landmarkContemporary, rotating local art
LocationOn Old Courthouse Square7th Street, a short walk from the square
Rooms39 rooms, king and queenStudios and suites
KitchensNoYes, in studios and suites
BreakfastContinental breakfastFree breakfast
ParkingValetIndoor parking, EV charging
PetsDog-friendlyPet-friendly
Best forWine weekends, couples, a night on the squareExtended stays, families, working remotely

Which hotel fits your trip

An extended stay

Art House studios and suites have full kitchens and room to spread out, which suits a week or more, remote work, or a stay while visiting family in Sonoma County.

Travelling with kids or pets

Both hotels welcome dogs. Families tend to prefer the extra space at Art House, and the things to do in Santa Rosa, from the Schulz Museum to Safari West, are a short drive.

Questions about where to stay in Santa Rosa

What is the best area to stay in Santa Rosa?

Downtown, around Old Courthouse Square. It is the most walkable part of the city, with restaurants, tasting rooms and Railroad Square nearby, and it is central for day trips to the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley and the coast.

Are there boutique hotels in downtown Santa Rosa?

Yes. Hotel E is a 39-room boutique hotel in a restored 1906 building on Old Courthouse Square, and Art House Santa Rosa is a contemporary boutique hotel with studios and suites on 7th Street.

Which Santa Rosa hotels have kitchens for longer stays?

Art House Santa Rosa has studios and suites with full kitchens, which makes it the downtown option for extended stays.

Are downtown Santa Rosa hotels pet friendly?

Both Hotel E and Art House Santa Rosa welcome dogs. Check pet policies and any fees with the hotel when you book.

How far are the wineries from downtown Santa Rosa?

The Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley (Kenwood) and Dry Creek Valley tasting rooms are each roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car, and there are tasting rooms and wine bars within walking distance downtown.

Can I get to downtown Santa Rosa hotels without a car?

Yes. The SMART train stops at Railroad Square, a short walk from both hotels, and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is a short drive north of downtown.