It couldn’t be a better time for Hotel E to open in picturesque Santa Rosa. With its familiar clock tower acting as a beacon of hope and prosperity, Hotel E is poised to revitalize the city’s downtown area. Its opening also comes at a time as the city is reinventing itself as a leading Sonoma County destination. Learn how Hotel E can be a perfect wine country getaway for you. After all, it’s among the best hotels in the Sonoma Wine Country. What’s more, it right in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa.
About Hotel E Santa Rosa
The four-star Hotel E is the newest upscale property of Greystone Hotels and downtown Santa Rosa’s first boutique hotel. Located in Courthouse Square, Hotel E features 39 guestrooms, meeting space, stylish lobby and a wine bar. Additional space will open this year with a rooftop bar, fitness center and additional guestrooms, including top floor luxury suites. Perry’s Restaurant is expected to open in 2022. The entire property is completely smoke free and exceptionally pet friendly. Hotel E is the only full-service boutique hotel in Santa Rosa.
Historic Building
The iconic beaux arts main building was known as the Santa Rosa Building, built it 1908. Later, it was renamed the Empire Building and has served as a bank, college and most recently a law firm. More than 110 years later, it remains the most familiar structure in Santa Rosa. Hotel E is the 12th hotel owned and managed by Greystone Hotels, founded in 1995. Hotel E is led by General Manager Vern Lakusta.
How To Get There
Hotel E
37 Old Courthouse Square
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 481-3750
www.hotelesantarosa.com
Hotel E is a short distance from U.S. Highway 101 at the Highway 12 exit in Santa Rosa. The city is located about an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge. From the south, you can just follow Highway 101 out of San Francisco. The City of Santa Rosa is Sonoma County’s most populous city. In fact, it’s the largest in the entire North Bay.
Courtyard Square, Santa Rosa
Courtyard Square is in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown, with restaurants, retail shopping and nightlife within walking distance. With its spacious outdoor plaza, the Square is also a wonderful gathering place for events like the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market.
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Accommodations
The 39 new rooms come in four categories – King Premium, King Deluxe, King Standard and Queen Deluxe. In addition, ADA Accessible Rooms are available on a “First Sell” basis. All rooms feature several impressive amenities. For instance, there is Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee maker, safe, smart TV, mini fridge and plush robes. In the bathroom, you have premium, eco-friendly skin and bath care products. Bathrooms have marble countertops, full length mirrors, walk in shower and low-floor toilets.
ADA Compliant Features
In addition to ADA accessible rooms, Hotel E provides several other ADA compliant features, including accessible valet parking, ADA compliant access to the registration desk, meeting rooms and wine bar and accessible public restrooms.
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Hotel Services
In addition to valet parking, wine bar and meeting space, Hotel E offers 24-hour concierge service and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. You also have the convenience of express check-in/check-out. Already gaining a reputation for unparalleled service and hospitality, the friendly staff members at Hotel E are perfect examples of Greystone Hotel’s motto of “Experience Exceptional Service”. Once you arrive, you’ll see just how excellent the service and hospitality is.
Wine Bar/Food Options
Located in the lobby, the Enology Wine Lounge has an impressive collection of Sonoma County wines. Hotel E Santa Rosa also offers a moderately priced Morning Lite Bites menu. This includes hot and cold beverages like gourmet coffee and tea and fresh juices. For quick bites, you can have fresh pastries, granola, fruit and yogurt, You also have “savory selections” like Quiche Lorraine and Baked French Toast.
Current Packages
Hotel E if currently offering several package specials. This includes the Advanced Booking Package with a 15 percent discount and luxury accommodations, Heart of Romance special with rose in the room, a bottle of Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee. There is also the Woof, Wine and Wag with special treats for dogs. The hotel also offers tour packages, like Pedal Pinot, a 20-mile bike to explore wineries in Western Sonoma County.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS Local from 2012-2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget and Radio.com.