Sonoma Mission Inn named top spa by industry insiders

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a recipient of the 2015 Smart Stars Bronze Award for best spa. Presented by Smart Meetings, a meeting and conference industry magazine, the awards celebrate excellence in convention and meeting venues around the world. Readers vote for their favorites, which includes categories as varied as best hotel pool and best gaming/casino hotel.

The Enchantment Resort and Mi Amo Spa in Sedona, Arizona, won the category, followed by the Venetian Las Vegas. The Fairmont’s Willow Stream Spa features pools that utilize mineral waters from 1,100 feet below the ground. It’s a popular place in the summer for not only tourists, but locals, who flock to take advantage of a discounted locals’ rate to lounge by the pool at the historic hotel. 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma; 938-9000; fairmont.com