I recently spent the weekend here for a Sonoma wedding, and I loved this hotel. The breakfast spread was fantastic, for starters. Lots of variety. And the hotel staff were on top of it, clearing tables quickly and making sure everything was restocked to keep pace with the demand. Love the lobby and the lobby bar, too. 24/7 coffee, so easy to grab a cup and chill, maybe watch TV. The room & especially the kitchen were clean and well appointed. It was great to be able to store our local winery whites in the fridge, for a nightcap on the room balcony. And then there's Healdsburg and the surrounding area: charming, full of great food & great wine, and scenic. The perfect getaway, whether for a weekend or longer. I highly recommend this hotel. Oh, and can't forget their convenience shuttle. A Mercedes van, no less. And the gym! Not some typical, dumpy hotel gym with one treadmill, a physioball, and a few free weights. This gym makes it possible to get in a decent workout!
Well, I'm not comfortable with many of these poorer reviews. It seems some of the poor reviews were because travelers didn't properly research the place. OK, so this place used to be a motor-inn style. It was purchased and repurposed as one, so if you don't like Motor Inn's, then perhaps this isn't for you. If however you want a nice place with great customer service, then this might be for you. Yes, the check-in is at the bar counter. Yes, there is charge for parking. The rooms are terrific, comfortable, safe and the wi-fi was free. The only negative I could give is that the staff seem to replace or make new coffee once its fully run out. That's a pretty insignificant item, considering there is free Nespresso in the room. Well done Staff and Management at The Lodge at Healdsburg!