What to expect: Designed in a Spanish Mission style, the Doubletree stands on manicured grounds with gardens, palm trees, and expansive views of the adjoining golf courses and surrounding hills. Guests are welcomed with Doubletree’s signature warm chocolate-chip cookies. Less than an hour from San Francisco and off Highway 101, this Sonoma Valley hotel is a popular choice for weekend getaways, conferences, and special events.

Amenity highlights: A large, freeform pool with spa tub and sundeck is located in a garden courtyard. Poolside food-and-beverage service is available seasonally. The Bacchus Restaurant showcases Sonoma County cuisine and wines. Outdoor dining on the patio is a relaxing option during warmer months. The hotel hosts complimentary wine tastings with local vintners Friday evenings.

Insider tip: Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz lived and worked in the picturesque town of Santa Rosa. Seven miles from the hotel, the Charles M. Schulz Museum features original drawings by Schulz, a re-creation of the cartoonist’s studio, a giant tile mural of Charlie Brown and Lucy, a wrapped Snoopy doghouse by the artist Christo, and an outdoor labyrinth in the shape of Snoopy’s head.