High-tech amenities hidden in one of the nation's most historic inns.. The Scene
In downtown Santa Rosa, this hotel is convenient to shopping and dining, but as part of one of the biggest cities in Sonoma County, it's hardly as secluded as most wine country retreats. This 1907 property is listed by the National Trust as one of its Historic Hotels of America. But guests are pleasantly surprised when they find high-speed Internet access and a large-screen TV hidden in their armoire. Even better is the portable office that's available upon request.

The Details
The main building houses 29 large rooms with a simple Victorian design that includes a floral blanket, small traditional furniture, patterned wallpaper and---on the top floor---dormer windows. The nearby carriage house is a modern stucco building with a rose garden and Koi pond in the courtyard. Rooms contain the same simple decor as the main house, but it is also outfitted with lovely French doors and a private patio or balcony.…