Santa Rosa · Sonoma County
The Astro Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Astro in Santa Rosa, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the hotel.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Astro is a boutique hotel in a motel originally built in 1963, restored to keep its mid-century flair. It sits on the edge of Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa's SOFA arts district, a short walk from downtown.
Each room is furnished with vintage pieces and local art, and the mini-fridge comes stocked with snacks and beer from The Spinster Sisters. A complimentary breakfast is served in the Astro Lounge, the garden has fruit trees, herbs, public art and a fire pit, and dogs are welcome.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Stonemason Cellars, Carol Shelton Wines and Paradise Ridge Winery are all within about 10 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 9 miles, 15 minutes. The closest airport to The Astro, 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 67 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 67 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 99 miles, 2 hours 20 minutes. 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
323 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa
Style
Mid-century boutique motel
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 15 minutes
Good to Know
Complimentary breakfast. Dogs welcome. Bike friendly.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the hotel.
10:00 · Pickup at The Astro
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the hotel. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Dehlinger Winery
About 20 minutes away. Estate Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay and Syrah, from a family winery founded in 1975 in the hills off Vine Hill Road. The Discover Dehlinger Tasting is $45. By appointment only, for 1 to 6 guests.
11:50 · Lunch at Willow Wood Market Cafe
About 5 minutes away. A cafe, soda fountain and general store in the middle of Graton, serving down-home comfort food at lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:55 · Bowman Cellars
About 5 minutes away. Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel from family vineyards, poured in a tasting room on Graton Road. The Tasting Experience of five current releases is $35, about 45 minutes. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m.; reservations encouraged.
2:15 · Purple Pachyderm
About 5 minutes away. Les Claypool's Pinot Noir label, made by Ross Cobb and poured in a big-top tasting room on Gravenstein Highway. A tasting of five wines is $35, waived with the purchase of two bottles. Open Wednesday to Monday from 11:30 a.m.; walk-ins welcome.
4:00 · Back to The Astro
About 25 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Stonemason Cellars
Adds about an hour. Small-lot Sonoma County wines and the Harmon Family Reserve, in a tasting room on Davis Street in Railroad Square. Nibbles & Wine, three wines with small bites, is $25. Open daily from 11 a.m. (noon on Friday and Saturday); walk-ins welcome.
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
- Stonemason Cellars, about 5 minutes. Small-lot wines in Railroad Square.
- Carol Shelton Wines, about 10 minutes. Single-vineyard Zinfandel, including Wild Thing.
- Paradise Ridge Winery, about 10 minutes. A sculpture garden and estate wines.
- Kosta Browne Winery, about 10 minutes. Pinot Noir from a Wine of the Year winery.
- Balletto Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, walk-ins welcome.
- Merry Edwards Winery, about 15 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Furthermore Wines, about 20 minutes. Single-vineyard coastal Pinot Noir.
- Dehlinger Winery, about 20 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir since 1975.
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
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
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. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to The Astro?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 9 miles or roughly 15 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How far is The Astro from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 9 miles, or roughly 15 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is The Astro within walking distance of downtown Santa Rosa?
Yes. Courthouse Square is about a 10-minute walk, and the SOFA arts district's shops and cafes are right outside.
How much is a car service from the airport to The Astro?
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 Astro for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the hotel and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% 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 833-915-2436.
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