MacArthur Place Hotel

Sonoma, United States · Meetings · Weddings

Six event spaces for up to 125 guests and 69 rooms on a six-acre garden estate in Sonoma

Retreats, team meetings, rehearsal dinners and weddings for up to 125 guests, with 69 guest rooms, a spa and in-house catering. The hotel sits on six acres of gardens in the town of Sonoma, in California wine country.

Maximum capacity: 125
Event spaces: 6
Rooms: 69
Outdoor spaces: Yes
Ballroom or dance floor: Yes

Event spaces

Event Salonsup to 125three combinable salons: 80 seated with dance floor, 125 without; indoor ceremonies under 50
West Lawnup to 100outdoor lawn for ceremonies and appetizer receptions
Layla Restaurantup to 24private dining in the hotel restaurant, seated dinners
Private Dining Roomup to 18in the historic Barn, one long table, A/V, small meetings and dinners
Property Gardensup to 20outdoor ceremonies and small meetings for 2 to 20 under oaks and redwoods
Coach House Patioup to 20semi-private patio with firepit, small meetings and cocktail receptions

Transport

Train station: Crescent Oaks12 km · about 25 min by car
Airport: Oakland International Airport (OAK)66 km · about 1 h 35 by car

Distances as the crow flies; times are estimates. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Getting there and practical details

Neighborhood: Town of Sonoma, near Sonoma Plaza

MacArthur Place hosts executive retreats, team-building days, incentive groups, reunions and weddings for groups of roughly 20 to 125 guests, with indoor salons, a private dining room in a historic barn and several garden lawns. The hotel stands on six acres of gardens at 29 East MacArthur Street in Sonoma, California, and offers 69 guest rooms, a spa and three dining outlets on the same grounds.

Seminars and company events

The hotel presents itself as a venue for small and medium groups, and the layout suits that scale. A leadership team of 18 can work around the long table in the Private Dining Room, which has audiovisual equipment. Larger groups move to the Event Salons, three rooms that open into one. The Coach House Patio, with lounge seating around a firepit, takes up to 20 for a break or an evening drink, and the gardens can hold a small outdoor session. Team building, executive retreats and incentive stays are named on the official events pages, and the planning team can add catering packages to each day.

Weddings and receptions

Couples can hold a ceremony on the West Lawn for up to 100 guests, or under the oaks and redwoods of the gardens for a very small group. Indoor ceremonies for fewer than 50 take place in the salons. The combined Event Salons then seat 80 with a dance floor, or 125 without one. A dedicated wedding team coordinates the day. Specialty rentals not held on site, such as linens or glassware, can be arranged at the couple's expense. Valet parking is limited, so the hotel recommends carpools or rideshare.

Rooms and capacities

Six spaces are listed. Event Salons: 80 seated with dancing, 125 without. West Lawn: 100 for a ceremony or appetizer reception. Layla Restaurant private dining: 24 seated. Private Dining Room in the Barn: 18. Property Gardens: 2 to 20. Coach House Patio: up to 20. The site map also marks the Burris House, the Carriage House and the spa as part of the event grounds.

Accommodation

The hotel has 69 guest rooms, from standard rooms to suites and premium suites, so a retreat group or a wedding party can stay on site. The Spa at MacArthur uses botanicals and herbs grown in the gardens and on nearby farms and vineyards.

Catering

Catering is handled in-house, with seasonal menus built on local produce, and current menus are sent on request. Day to day, guests eat at Layla Restaurant, The Bar at MacArthur and The Porch, and in-room dining is available.

History and setting

The estate is laid out as a set of separate buildings, among them a historic barn and the Burris House, connected by paved paths, water features and old trees. Sonoma Plaza and the town's wineries and tasting rooms are close by.

Getting there

The hotel is in the town of Sonoma, in Sonoma County. San Francisco International and Oakland International are the main airports for the Bay Area, and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport serves the north side of the region. Most groups arrive by car or coach.

What sets it apart

0169 guest rooms and suites on a six-acre garden estate
02Event Salons combine into one room for 125, or 80 with dancing
03West Lawn for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100
04Private Dining Room for 18 in the historic Barn, with A/V
05In-house catering, three dining outlets and an on-site spa

Questions and answers

How many people can MacArthur Place host for a meeting?

The largest indoor space, the combined Event Salons, takes up to 125 guests without a dance floor. For smaller working sessions, the Private Dining Room in the Barn seats 18 at one long table with audiovisual equipment.

Are there bedrooms on site?

Yes. The hotel has 69 guest rooms, including suites and premium suites.

Who handles catering?

Catering is in-house, with seasonal menus drawn from local produce. Current menus are sent on request.

Can we hold the wedding ceremony and reception on the grounds?

Yes. Ceremonies take place on the West Lawn for up to 100 guests, in the gardens for very small groups, or indoors for fewer than 50. Receptions in the Event Salons seat 80 with dancing.

How do guests get there?

The hotel is at 29 East MacArthur Street in Sonoma. Guests usually fly into a Bay Area airport and continue by car or shuttle. Valet parking on site is limited.