Landmark Hotels broke ground on the Hyatt Place Sonoma Wine Country last week with ownership, project team members and the Sonoma County community in attendance. The highly awaited start of construction follows more than five years of work to seek the necessary entitlements before final permitting in October.
The 165-unit hotel will have brand-style accommodations with a regional design palate. These guestrooms have been designed for the comfort of individual corporate or leisure travelers as well as for families who will appreciate the sofa beds and the connecting room options. The hotel will also has large suites with views facing the Sonoma hills.
Hyatt Place Sonoma Wine Country will incorporate an elevated lobby style and meeting spaces to attract travelers who appreciate the latest technology as well as attractive spaces for socializing and networking. The lobby will have a bar which serves locally crafted wines, beer and spirits as well as Starbucks coffee drinks, and a 24/7 To Go corner.
A rooftop bar and restaurant with views of arriving and departing flights will offer guests and Sonoma County residents a new stimulating dining experience, especially for aviation enthusiasts, and feature an Italian/Mediterranean menu for lunch and dinner.
Hyatt Director of Franchise Performance Thomas Alviso took part in the groundbreaking ceremony, together with Sonoma County Tourism President and CEO Claudia Vecchio. Dr. Ketan C. Mehta, founder of Neilmed Pharmaceuticals, joined the Landmark team led by Chairman Chuck Sweeney for the ceremony.
"We expect the hotel to be completed and receive its first guests by late 2026," Landmark Hotels President Shawn Sweeney said in a statement. "We celebrate with our project partners and the community and thank everyone who has contributed to making this groundbreaking happen."
As part of its groundbreaking celebration, Landmark Hotels presented a check to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and asked invited guests to bring their contribution to fill food bank containers at the reception.
The Hyatt Place Sonoma Wine Country will be located near Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport and is scheduled to open late 2026. The Oakland-based firm of Lowney Architecture designed the building with interiors by the DLR Group. Santa Rosa based Norcal Engineering is the civil engineer while Charles Pankow Builders is the general contractor. It will have meeting space, a pool, a gym, a breakfast area, an outdoor area and a rooftop restaurant and bar.