Hope
Gretna (Virginia)
Hello, I need to know which is better place to stay Rohnert Park, Windsor or Santa Rosa? We aren't into so much of the wine tours, but just to "see" the area for 2 days. I've read the 3 areas I mentioned is less expensive, but good locations. While there are 2 Best Western's in Santa Rosa, I have NO idea which one might be the better one..then there's a Hilton Garden Inn, comparable, also. I am looking at the Best Western also at Rohnert Park & the Hampton Inn's in Windsor & R.Park. Can anyone help me at all? Thanks so much!
Either Santa Rosa (California) or Windsor is best and they are adjacent to each other. I agree, see Healdsburg and the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley right there is wonderful even if you don't drink wine. Some of the wineries have beautiful views and gardens, so don't count them out.. Don't miss driving out the Russian River there to the coast which is quite close. You'll go through Guerneville (California) which is a trip of a town. Within a couple of miles of there there is Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve with beautiful redwoods which shouldn't be missed. Take the redwood walk and then drive up hill to the campsites. At the top there there is a picnic table where you can see all over the coastal area. There's a lot to do in that area. You'll love ita, Ask everyone you can for their favorite recommendations.
Okay, the answer from our winemaker friend there says:
Don't know much about the Best Western Garden Inn in SR. Google says there are 2. One is a Best Western in the South end of town on Santa Rosa Ave. It's a busy commercial street and not very scenic. A lot of strip malls and shopping centers so no walking. I don't know anything about the property itself. The other one is a Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport near the airport which is about half way between SR and Healdsburg. It's a quieter area (leafy business park ambiance) but again, not much in the area to walk to. It is closer to wineries and tourist areas if that's what they are after. Never been there either so can't comment on the place itself.
The Best Western Dry Creek Inn in Hbg is right off 101 so room choice would be important. It's at the North end of town so it's a long walk to the Plaza but it's doable. It's a nice Best Western and is one of the few options in town that's reasonable and not a semi-dive motel so it books up. I've been to events there and it seems to be pretty nice. I've never been in one of the rooms but haven't heard any complaints. There's a Travel Lodge right across the street.
Here's a directory of what else is in town. There's also the Geyserville Inn about 10 minutes North that's pretty nice and also affordable. It's in a nice setting and Geyserville is pretty cute now with some really good restaurants that aren't too expensive (at least for around here).
http://business.healdsburg.com/list/QL/lodging-travel-15
Have a wonderful time. You'll wish you had more than two days. You'll love it!
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My vote is for Santa Rosa (California)! It's such a cute little town, I have family that lives there so I visit often. It's a great place to base yourself because Healdsburg is about a 20 min drive away. That's a great town to go and explore. I was actually just in the area recently for a wedding last month and relatives stayed at Courtyard Santa Rosa. I'm not sure about the Best Westerns, but the Courtyard was a nice place and clean! My aunts and uncles were pleased with it.
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