Petaluma · Sonoma County
The Metro Hotel Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to the Metro Hotel in Petaluma, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the hotel.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Metro Hotel & Cafe is a French-themed boutique hotel in a building from 1870 on Petaluma Boulevard South, within walking distance of historic downtown Petaluma. Guests stay in king and queen rooms, two-room suites, vintage Airstream travel trailers or a two-story cottage.
Many rooms have clawfoot tubs, smart TVs and minibars. The in-house cafe serves a breakfast with homemade crepes for hotel guests from 8 to 10 a.m., and evenings bring a fire pit with s'mores. There are two petanque courts, bicycle rentals and a conference room.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Adobe Road Winery, Parum Leo Winery and McEvoy Ranch are all within about 15 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 25 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to the Metro Hotel, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 52 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 52 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 84 miles, around 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
508 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma
Style
French-themed boutique hotel
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
On-street parking and covered on-site parking. Guest breakfast 8 to 10 a.m.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the hotel entrance on Petaluma Boulevard.
10:00 · Pickup at the Metro Hotel
Your chauffeur meets you at the hotel entrance on Petaluma Boulevard. The drive to the vineyards adds time from here, so the day below runs a little over six hours; time beyond six hours is added by the hour.
10:20 · Keller Estate
About 20 minutes away. Cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from an estate in the Petaluma Gap, planted with vines and olives. The Estate Experience of five wines is $50, waived with a two-bottle purchase. Wednesday to Sunday; walk-ins welcome.
11:55 · Lunch at the girl & the fig
About 25 minutes away. French country cooking on the Sonoma Plaza, with a Rhône-focused wine list, cheese and charcuterie, and a garden patio. Open from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:00 · Bedrock Wine Co.
About 5 minutes away. Old-vine Zinfandel field blends from Morgan Twain-Peterson, poured in a small house a few blocks from the Sonoma Plaza. The Bedrock Heritage Tasting is $45. By appointment only, with little room for groups over 4.
2:25 · Robledo Family Winery
About 15 minutes away. Los Braceros red blend and Carneros Chardonnay from a family that came to California as vineyard workers. The Estate Release Tasting is $40. Reservations online, by phone or by email.
4:05 · Back to the Metro Hotel
About 30 minutes away. Back at about 4:05 p.m.
Optional: Adobe Road Winery
Adds about an hour. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and the Racing Series blends from race car driver Kevin Buckler, poured in downtown Petaluma. The Classic Tasting is $40. Walk-ins welcome; call or text to reserve.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Adobe Road Winery, about 5 minutes. Racing Series blends in downtown Petaluma.
- Parum Leo Winery, about 10 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir south of Petaluma.
- McEvoy Ranch, about 15 minutes. Organic olive oil and small-lot wines.
- Keller Estate, about 20 minutes. Cool-climate Chardonnay in the Petaluma Gap.
- Robledo Family Winery, about 30 minutes. Los Braceros blend from a vineyard-worker family.
- Anaba Wines, about 30 minutes. Rhône-style wines in wind-powered Carneros.
- Merry Edwards Winery, about 30 minutes. Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc in Sebastopol.
- Viansa Winery, about 35 minutes. Italian varieties at a hilltop villa.
See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to the Metro Hotel?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 25 miles or roughly 40 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How far is the Metro Hotel from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 25 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is the Metro Hotel within walking distance of downtown Petaluma?
Yes. It is on Petaluma Boulevard South, a walk from historic downtown Petaluma.
How much is a car service from the airport to the Metro Hotel?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at the Metro Hotel for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the hotel, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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