★★ 1. Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks19551 Hess Ave, Sonora, CA 95370-9720 Three miles east of the center of Sonora in California's Gold Country, the 101 room Best Western Sonora Oaks has a wooded setting within sight of the Sierra Nevada mountains and less than an hour's drive from attractions such as Yosemite National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park. The hotel is just south of highway 108 along Hess Ave, in a residential area 0.7 miles east of a group of shops & restaurants, though dining is also available at the on-site restaurant/lounge. This is a clean, comfortable and well reviewed hotel, offering free breakfast, an outdoor heated pool, 24 hour front desk, free high speed internet access, and a range of facilities for banquets & conferences. |