The Sandman, Ascend Hotel Collection

Voted among the Top 5 Best Roadside Motels by USA Today 10 Best Readers 2021, this bespoke hotel is conveniently located just off US-101 and stands as an affordable and inviting option among Santa Rosa hotels. Within minutes, guests can reach the region’s finest wineries and breweries, excellent dining options, outdoor adventures, and downtown businesses. This unique hotel is a modern throwback inspired by the Spanish Mission Revival buildings found throughout the state. Inside the inviting lobby you’ll find eclectic touches and vintage furniture that inspire unplanned trips and a nod to the motor lodge culture. Playful, yet refined, the 135 guestrooms offer a quintessential relaxed California aesthetic with bright spaces that are comfortable and uncluttered with a mix of natural and handcrafted elements. Channeling a tropical-meets-Californian-bohemian flare, the indoor-outdoor Pool House & Bar features a retractable glass garage-door and a walk-up window for refreshing cocktails with an al fresco ambiance. The Sandman’s year-round heated pool and hot tub encourage lingering afternoons in the sunshine. One of the most Instagramable features is a pink-neon sign affixed to the fence enclosing the pool. To those approaching the sign, it looks like hands waving hello but takes the effect of palms swaying above grasses from inside. Adjacent to the pool is the backyard complete with fire pit, string lights and lanterns, a bocce court, and cornhole for evening social gatherings. Whether you’re a road tripper, a savvy business traveler, or an ardent explorer, this pet-friendly hotel has something for everyone.