2-Star Hotels in Glen Ellen

This is a cute place in a charming location, but it needs some considerable revamping to bring it up to snuff. Rooms are very dated and rather spartan (e.g., no rug, no desk or table to work from or eat at, tiny wall-mounted TV, cheap toiletries, etc.). Walls, doors and baseboards were pretty scuffed up, and floors and bathroom didn’t feel nearly as clean as they should have. The window blind didn’t close all the way and didn’t feel entirely private (note: no blackout drapes here… bring a sleep mask if you’re bothered by light). Staff was friendly and there’s a cool old tavern on the property that’s very popular with the locals. There’s also a pool (unheated during my stay) and jacuzzi that looked well-tended to. There’s an upscale, surprisingly large market across the street, as well as a patisserie and a couple of excellent restaurants nearby. The place has some nice things going for it, and I would happily return if they’d just upgrade the rooms.

My stay at the Glen Ellen Inn was invigorating and reviving and much needed after a very hard week at work. I won't go into the work details, but the Glen Ellen Inn was the perfect respite. The room was beautiful, well decorated and cozy (in a large warm, comfy, relaxing kind of way), and clean. You could tell such great love was put into the little details to give us a heart felt experience. Our room overlooked Sonoma Creek and a cute little stone bridge. We had a beautiful private garden that allowed us some time in nature and we were able to enjoy a glass of wine and reflect on our day out. We also had a beautiful in room spa that comforted us after our long cold morning of Zip Lining at Sonoma Zip lining Adventures (amazing experience ask for Brady and Kirsten they were awesome). The bed and pillows welcomed us and we slept so peacefully. The inn is perfectly situated in the town of Glen Ellen, a place I'd never heard of and honestly thought would not be the highlight of our visit given Sonoma is minutes away, but it was a place that dazzled us in so many ways and we ended up spending most of our time there. Home to Jack London, we visited a few amazing places including the Jack London Saloon and Lodge, the Michelin star restaurant called the Glen Ellen Star (It was literally next door to the Glen Ellen Inn), Garden Court Cafe, Sonoma Zip-lining Adventures (about 50 minutes away), Yeti Restaurant (Indian Food), Les Pascals Patisserie and Boulangerie, Tips Roadside for brunch (Kenwood), Walt wine tasting room (Sonoma Plaza, partner to Hall winery in St. Helena), Sonoma Mission, Harvey's Donut Bar (Sonoma Plaza), Prohibition Spirits Distillery (Sonoma Plaza), and Murthy's Irish Pub (Sonoma Plaza)....because you have to visit an Irish Pub wherever you go;). I honestly couldn't thank Karen and Chris more and I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying their cottages and Bar once it reopens. Karen and Chris, thank you so much for the stay and for the thoughtful touches and recommendations. Hope to see you again soon.

Located in Glen Ellen, Gaige House is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sonoma Valley Regional Park and Jack London Village. This luxury hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Sonoma Plaza and 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Graton Resort and Casino.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Olea Hotel in Glen Ellen, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma Valley Regional Park. This luxury bed & breakfast is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Graton Resort and Casino and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Jack London Village.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.At Olea Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.