| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. housed in a stone property built by italian masons in 1907, this charming hotel is in railroad square, santa rosas historic district, and situated near shopping and dining. some are arranged around a garden courtyard and have private patios or balconies. refined, individually decorated rooms have antique furnishings and marble bathrooms, plus free wi-fi or wired internet access, and cable tv. free perks include parking, continental breakfast and an evening glass of wine
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 14
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