Inn at Occidental

The new, inexperienced owners have plans to change the , the inn from an interesting, historical place to stay into some kind of techie ,cigar-lounge hangout with all the cutely colorful walls painted white (or cigar-shellaced) yellow soon!! Lol. Breakfast service has always been terrible unless your standards rise no higher than bacon and Costco croissants.

Dreamy bed and linens; lovely, quiet room with superb view of bucolic area. Superb service and welcome, and the serene garden and small porch were excellent spots to relax after a day of cycling! Not to be missed....a true treasure!

We have stayed at this Inn a couple of times in the past and found it quite charming. Maybe there has been a change in ownership? Our most recent trip was somewhat disappointing. We had not expected that there would be so many changes to the decor that the pictures show on the website. The lobby is not as charming…old books and some of the furniture and has been removed. The rooms do not reflect the website pictures, and much of the cute decor items have been removed. A big complaint is that the website states all rooms have robes. There were none in our room and the manager stated to us that they do not have them. The bathroom does not have towel bars to hang wet towels, and our bed did not have a headboard. The previous owners/ managers served their guests a hot dish for breakfast. No longer the case. When decaf coffee was requested, it was never brought to the coffee table. The management needs to show a little more hospitality and consideration to their guests. Inn at Occidental, please update your website.

We visited the Inn at Occidental in August 2019. It was very busy then, but the experience was wonderful and we enjoyed it very much. Fast forward four years, through COVID and so many other changes, and we decided to return again to this quaint little town tucked away in the redwoods of western Sonoma County, and of course we returned to the Inn at Occidental. It seems much quieter now, perhaps that is due to all the changes of the last four years, but the staff at the Inn are wonderful, and the Inn itself is just as enchanting as we remembered. I think my blood pressure is 20 points lower, just staying here.

I had an amazing three days at the Inn at Occidental during my solo vacation recently. It was the perfect place to relax, unwind and unplug. The grounds are beautiful right now - everything is blooming and green and they do a wonderful job at keeping everything looking wonderful around the property and in the courtyard. I stayed in the Sonoma Lodge room and it looks just like the pictures on the website! It's a large room painted a bright blue, with a large private balcony. huge tub, fireplace and king size bed. All the window open to let the fresh air in too. I was in heaven. The innkeepers I chatted with while there, Jeannette and Marilyn, were very friendly and helpful as I planned my days. Breakfasts were delicious with fresh pastries, fruit, and more. I loved that Occidental is a tiny town (about 2 blocks!), and Jeannette and Marilyn recommended outstanding restaurants there and in other small towns nearby. Everywhere I drove was on two-lane roads twisting through acres of grapevines, trees, and apple orchards. It was nothing like the busier parts of Napa and Sonoma, where there's traffic and a lot of people. But wineries abound everywhere you go. I highly recommend the Inn at Occidental and can't wait to return another time soon.

I have put off writing this review for almost a year, hoping that time would soften the "experience" my wife and I endured at this establishment. To say that it was less than acceptable would be an understatement of biblical proportions. The advertised photographs of our room were, at best, deceptive and, at worst, an intentional misrepresentation of the facilities. To list the deficiencies - no stopper in the sink; no shelving to store clothes, etc.; no complementary wine or water in the room; no ice service (in little bags in the refrigerator in the main building); a shower the size of a very small phone booth; no housekeeping service; a lumpy and uncomfortable bed; a room that remained hot even with the windows open; an overhead fan which did nor work; etc.; etc.; etc. Maybe there are rooms in this place that are pleasant, but not the one assigned to us. Maybe for a budget hotel this would have been somewhat acceptable, but not for this place with the rates charged. Deceptive advertising at its worst. Stear clear of this place.

Second time at this charming in and we still are not sure why we waited so long to return. Both times we have stayed in one of the jacuzzi suites. Lots if space. Very nice sheets and quality towels. Nice shower and good toiletries. Service is friendly, nice wine service in the evenings and yummy breakfast. My only suggestions would be it might be time for some new mattresses and to consider adding a charging port in the rooms. Furniture covers all the outlets which makes it tough to charge phones, tablets, laptop, etc. Still a great inn in a great location. We will not wait so long to return.

We stayed here recently, and our experience was just magical. Above all, the staff was so kind, and we were given such a warm welcome. Marilyn is truly one of the loveliest people I've ever met. Our room was cozy and comfortable with lots of special touches. The continental breakfast was amazing! Our entire experience was perfect and we will definitely be back. We can't recommend the Inn at Occidental enough. Try it! You won't be disappointed. In fact, you'll be delighted!

We just came back from our second visit, and all I can say is that I will keep coming back! The inn is perfect in every way and we love the town of Occidental. The rooms are unique so you should look at the website and see what you prefer. This time, we stayed in a room in the main inn with a shower only, but it had a full size hot tub with a private patio on the main floor. Someone we were traveling with had a room in the other section. For those, you do have to go up stairs, so I don’t recommend that if you have mobility issues. Those rooms are also nice because they have a balcony in the sun with a large spa tub. The hotel has water and tea, plus coffee out if requested and 5-6 had a wine hour where you can ask for wine. The hotel is right downtown so you can walk to restaurants and stores, and you are about 30 minutes from the coast. The manager was very nice and helpful. We will be back!