HANFORD HOUSE, Sutter Creek – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hanford House offers 17 rooms, including cottages, a penthouse, and a bungalow. The penthouse features a Cal-King bed, private balcony, two-person jetted Jacuzzi tub, and heated bathroom floors. Cottages include king-size beds, soaking tubs, and original bay windows overlooking the garden. The Bungalow on Hayden has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and private outdoor seating. All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, LED TVs, and daily deliveries of hot baked scones with Amador County wine.
Dining at Element
Element, the hotel's onsite restaurant, serves comfort food with locally sourced ingredients. The full bar includes an espresso station. Breakfast features daily scone deliveries to rooms. Nearby, Sutter Creek's Main Street has wine-tasting rooms like Le Mulet Rouge and Scott Harvey, along with cafes and cheese shops.
Wine Country Access
The hotel is in Sierra Foothills Wine Country, a short drive from Amador County vineyards like Baiocchi Wines and Bella Grace Vineyards. Tasting rooms line Sutter Creek's historic Main Street. Seasonal events include harvest festivals and Behind the Cellar Door.
Historic Downtown Location
Hanford House is on Sutter Creek's Main Street, steps from boutiques, galleries, and the Sutter Creek Theatre. Nearby landmarks include the Kennedy Gold Mine (3.5 km) and Knight Foundry (0.5 km). Highway 88 provides access to Kirkwood ski resort and Bear River Reservoir.
Services & Amenities
The hotel offers Tesla charging stations, a business boardroom, and curated wine itineraries. Pet-friendly cottages require a $75 fee. ADA-compliant rooms are available. Concierge services include airport pickups (Amador County Airport) and event planning for weddings or meetings in the Green Room, which seats up to 30 guests.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor