Fairmont Sonoma Named Top 10 Destination Spa Resort in U.S.

October 7, 2026

FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN & SPA NAMED AMONG THE TOP 25 DESTINATION SPA RESORTS BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

SONOMA, CA October 7,  2026 – Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa has been named one of the Top 25 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning the #10 position nationwide with a score of 97.94.

The recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from travelers. Condé Nast Traveler readers cast an extraordinary 798,867 votes in this year’s 39th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the hotels, resorts, spas, destinations and travel experiences they value most.

“To be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the country’s leading destination spa resorts is an incredible honor and a tremendous testament to our colleagues,” said Karim Ikrimah,  General Manager, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. “Every warm welcome, memorable meal, restorative spa experience and thoughtful interaction shapes how our guests experience and remember the resort. This recognition belongs to the entire team and reflects the genuine care and hospitality they deliver each and every day.”

Set in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa has long been celebrated for its historic geothermal mineral springs, renowned Fairmont Spa, destination dining and an unmistakable sense of place rooted in Sonoma Valley. The resort offers guests the opportunity to experience wellness, wine country and relaxed luxury within one distinctive destination.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s most recognized consumer-driven honors and represent an important endorsement from discerning travelers around the world.

View the complete 2026 Condé Nast Traveler list of Top 25 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States here: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/top-destination-spa-resorts-in-the-united-states-readers-choice-awards

About Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, is located 40 miles north of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge at 100 Boyes Blvd. in Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California’s wine country.  The resort is a recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Awards. The iconic destination consistently provides the country’s finest European spa experience.  For reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit the Inn’s website at fairmont.com/sonoma

 About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivaled portfolio of 96 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont Doha and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai.  Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconic gathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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 For further information, please contact:

Michelle Heston

Executive Reg. Dir of Public Relations

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

[email protected]/ (707) 843-6995

 

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