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38th Conference Hotel Information

The DoubleTree Hotel in Sonoma Wine Country

Centrally located in one of the most beautiful regions of Northern California, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country awaits you. Nestled within two 18-hole championship golf courses, the hotel features roses, vines, and our Chef’s herb garden, echoing the Sonoma Wine Country surroundings. Relax in the open lobby in front of the fireplace, or grab a glass of wine and enjoy the outdoor patios, then retire to a spacious guest room.

The diversity of Sonoma county is all within a 30-minute drive of the hotel. Visit over 400 well-known wineries, zip line through the Redwoods, visit the rugged Bodega Coastline, or take in a world-class musical performance at the Green Music Center .

Rates and Reservations

Hotel Registration is not included with your Conference registration.

Please reserve your rooms directly with the DoubleTree Hotel, online or by phone (see below for information).

Our Block Rate is $167 per night. (For Friday and Saturday night after the end of the conference, the rate is $249.)

  • Click here to register in our room block online!
  • You can also reserve by calling +1-707-584-5466 and asking for a room in the Critical Thinking Room Block!
  • Our Conference Group Rate is available until June 15, 2018. Please register early to ensure availability.
  • The hotel parking fee is $8 per day.

Location, Contact Information, and Amenities

The DoubleTree Hotel

One DoubleTree Drive
Rohnert Park, California 94928
+1-707-584-5466
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The DoubleTree in Sonoma Wine Country offers stylish guest rooms, comforting luxuries, modern and convenient meeting rooms, and a full array of business amenities...

Accommodations

Guest rooms include Doubletree Sweet Dreams® Beds, 37-inch flat-screen HDTVs, sitting areas with large desks, WiFi, coffeemakers, refrigerators, tile bathrooms and curved shower rods. Some rooms offer separate vanity areas, lanai patios, and golf course and courtyard views. Additional amenities include two telephones, hairdryers, and irons with ironing boards. There are accessible rooms for those with special needs, and suites with additional luxuries are available.

For Your Comfort, Convenience, and Business Needs

Personal: ATM; Baggage Storage; Bar Area; Coin Laundry; Digital Keys; Electric Service; Elevators; Florist; Laundry/Valet Service; Lounge; Luggage Hold; Multi-Lingual Staff; Room Service; Safety Deposit Box; Snack Shop
Business: Business Center; Business Phone Service; Express Mail; Fax; Meeting Rooms; Modem; Paging Equipment Rental; Photo Copying Service; Printer; Video Conferencing
Fitness and Recreation: Bicycle Rental; Bicycling; Fitness Room; Pool; Putting Green; Sightseeing Tours; Tennis Court; Walking Track

Dining at the DoubleTree

Enjoy delicious meals without even leaving the hotel. Whether you like health food, snacks, or gourmet, all tastes are accommodated. Stay in and use in-room dining service (7 days per week from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.), check out the onsite restaurant and wine bar (Sonoma-grown and raised menu with two fireplaces, a patio, and an extensive wine list), enjoy coffee and refreshments at the Starbucks Coffee Bar in the lobby, or unwind with after-dinner drinks at the bar (serving everything from handcrafted cocktails to local draft beers).

Meeting Rooms

The DoubleTree in Sonoma Wine Country offers some of the finest meeting spaces in Wine Country with modern audio-visual technology, perfect lighting, and certified meeting professionals on staff. Grab a refreshment, settle into a cushioned chair, and enjoy the task at hand - free of distractions or discomfort.



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