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Our boutique luxury inn located in the city of Healdsburg delights your every desire in Sonoma County. Based in the heart of Alexander and Russian River Valleys, it encompasses everyone to take a breather from our everyday lives and get away. We are an 11 newly renovated inn featuring the unexpected, beautiful decorated and spacious rooms. You can select your favorite room with an outdoor patio, a fireplace, or a soaking tub. We have many recreational activities for you and your guests to enjoy including and 18-Hole Putting Green, 6 Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, and an Outdoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub. Each reservation includes a scrumptious breakfast prepared by our Executive chef before you head out for the day wine tasting, hiking in Armstrong woods, or spending the day in Healdsburg for local affair.
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We stayed at the Ruse for 4 nights, and it was wonderful. Very quiet and secluded feeling even though it is in the town itself. We had a green side suite which was kind of like a private cottage overlooking the enormous 18 hole rel grass putting green. We didn't have time to enjoy the amenities but the pool and hot tub looked very inviting, we wanted to play bocce ball and pickle ball but no time. Next time. The room was very large, bed uber comfy as were the linens. Every light switch had a dimmer, so you can custom tailor the lighting to your own desires, and the thermostat was NOT on a motion detector and was NOT locked at certain limits, so you can actually set a temp you want, and not have to worry about the unit going dormant while you sleep due to no movement. One of my pet peeves with hotels now..... The bathroom was enormous which a really large walk in showered, fantastic water pressure and a great shower-head. Win, win, win! Breakfast was delicious. It is Cali, so the meal had the Cali feel to it, not waffles, scrambled eggs, etc. but the food was delicious and presented very nicely. All of the staff, front desk, breakfast folks, groundskeepers, room attendants, ALL of them super friendly. The overall decor is modern, very clean, furniture comfy. The overall impression is minimalist, almost Scandinavian i some ways, austere in others. But very pleasing, comfy and functional. The property is gated after 10 pm so very secure. This is a very nice place to stay and we highly recommend it. We do not give 5 star ratings often, The Ruse earned one.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Just enjoy. Save some time to make use of the recreational offerings.
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Revenue Management at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Sep 18, 2024
Thank you Bryan for your fantastic and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that your room met your expectations. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your breakfast. We will make sure to pass it along to the Chef! We appreciate all the great comments of our staff. We all try to make sure our guests have the best experience when they are here. I will make sure to pass along the kind words to the team. We feel very honored for your 5 star rating! We look forward to having you with us again the next time you are in Healdsburg.
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Where do you start? The grounds are spectacular, the rooms are beautiful, the breakfast is amazing, and you're in the wine country. The concierge gave us wonderful recommendations for dinner and for the local activities in the area. Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to stay
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Aug 20, 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Ruse. We are grateful that you took the time to share about your experience! We sincerely appreciate your compliments of our beautiful grounds, rooms and our amazing breakfast. I will make sure to pass it along to the team. We look forward to having you back with us as our guest the next time you are in Healdsburg. Best regards, The Ruse.
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Total reviews on Trip Advisor exceed 900 but substantially all relate to the previous B&B. Readers should ignore all pre COVID reviews as they relate to Honor Mansion that was a warm Bed and Breakfast inn at the same location. Gone are the daily cookies, scones, wine tastings, afternoon snacks, welcome gifts, turndown service and warm family atmosphere. Honor Mansion sold in 2020. The facility was renovated before emerging as a boutique hotel and potentially an event center branded as The Ruse.
The facility has six Pickleball courts, swimming pool, hot tub and a large shaped putting green. They have high quality construction and are well maintained. Daily individually prepared breakfast is included. Staff is friendly. Street appearance is the same Victorian design as Honor Mansion that fits with the neighborhood but underneath it is a contemporary sterile atmosphere and perhaps that is part of the ruse.
We spent five nights and enjoyed the stay. It's not bad; it's just different.
Shoppers should be aware that the total cost is about 25% higher than the stated rate due to fees and taxes.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Aug 3, 2023
Thank you so much Mr. Keenum for taking a moment to share your Ruse experience! We sincerely appreciate your compliments of our amenities, and hotel overall. We will make sure to pass your kind words along to the staff. We wish you both all the best and hope to have you as our guests again in the future!
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What a fantastic hotel. The service from the staff is intimate and kind. The facilities have all the bells and whistles of a larger resort The guest rooms are gorgeous with high end furnishings. Food was delicious and the recreational activities onsite are a blast. Being able to walk to downtown Healdsburg in less than 10 minutes a huge plus. I highly recommend this place located in wine country!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Plenty of onsite parking. Lots of great dining options within walking distance
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Feb 17, 2024
Ronena, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience- your feedback is really important to us and we are so glad to hear you had a great stay! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we sincerely appreciate your compliments of our staff members, our rooms, the breakfast and the onsite amenities. It was a pleasure to have your group with us for the few days. We want to thank you for taking the time to share this review. We look forward to seeing you the next time you are in Healdsburg.
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Exceptionally charming B&B. Rooms are well appointed with plenty of amazing amenities and made for relaxation. Common areas are welcoming and comfortable. The pool, mini golf course, pickleball, and bocce ball courts are well taken care of and allow for a fun afternoon or morning. Derrick and his team made our work retreat flawless and were incredibly accommodating to all of our needs.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Feb 22, 2024
Clarissa, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Our staff had such a great time having your group stay with us. We sincerely appreciate your compliments of our rooms, amenities and staff. We take pride in our property, the amenities and comfortability. Will make sure to pass along the kind words along to Derrick and the team. We hope to have you back with us the next time you are in Healdsburg! Best Regards, The Ruse.
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My husband and I were scheduled to stay at Honor Mansion March 2020. Our reservation was for March 18-21. My credit card was charged $772.88 on Feb 3, 2020 and 1690.77 on Feb 18,2020. Needless to say everything was shut down and we were not able to travel. I was told at the time by Steve that we would receive a credit to use at a later date. I have been trying for the last couple of months to contact someone at Honor Mansion. Phone is disconnected and email they provide is"non-deliverable". I am concerned they have gone out of business? Does anyone have any information? It make me sick to think I have lost almost $2500.00
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Jun 5, 2023
So sorry for the inconvenience. Please contact us at 707-569-2800 if you haven't been able to resolve the issue and we can check on your Honor Mansion credit that can be used to stay with us here at the new Ruse. We would love for you to visit and have a great experience. Best regards, The Ruse
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I stayed at The Ruse this past week for a work retreat, and the experience was fabulous. From the moment you walked in, you felt welcomed and cared for. It's an intimate setting with 11 luxury guest rooms with a pool, mini golf course, pickle ball, and bocce ball. Walking distance to Old Town Healdsburg. Spacious guestrooms and excellent food. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Feb 17, 2024
Freddy, thank you for taking a moment to write your experience with The Ruse. We really enjoyed having your group with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities; the pool, putting green, bocce ball and pickle ball. We will make sure to pass along the kind comments to the team! We look forward to having you back with us the next time you are in Healdsburg.
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We hosted an executive retreat here, and the property was absolutely perfect for it! The rooms were lovely, the grounds were beautiful, and the service was excellent. We especially loved The Pavilion — it was ideal for having our meetings and meals, with tons of natural light and space to relax as well. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Feb 17, 2024
We sincerely appreciate that you took the time to share your experience, Kristin! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we sincerely appreciate your compliments of our rooms, the grounds, the service and especially the Pavilion. We enjoyed having your group with us for a few days and look forward to having you back the next time you are in Healdsburg!
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I recently stayed for a work team outing and what a treat it was to experience The Ruse. The staff was so welcoming and helpful which set a great tone for the stay. I enjoyed my room and felt that a lot of thought was placed in the selections from decor to bedding. Our team really enjoyed the grounds (which were wonderfully kept) and the amenities and offerings were incredible. While I was here for a work retreat, I have already told friends and family about it and look forward to going back for a leisure stay.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Christine Schiebold, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ruse Healdsburg
Responded Feb 17, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience at The Ruse! We were so excited to have your group stay with us. We appreciate your compliments of our welcoming staff. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your room, the decor and bedding. We are glad you all had the chance to enjoy the grounds and amenities. We will make sure to pass along your kind words to the team. Your recommendation to others means the world to us! We are looking forward to having you back with us the next time you are in Healdsburg.
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Honor Mansion is currently closed, undergoing an extensive renovation. It’s also undergone a change in ownership. The grounds have been dug up, the tower suite has been demolished. It appears they are adding additional rooms at the back of the original house.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Good morning! Thank you for your inquiry. We don't have a formal meeting space inside or out. However, depending on the size of the group, we can talk about the option of you using our parlor area. Generally it would be available starting at 10:00 am and we could discuss upwards of 4-5 pm. We also have large suites that some small groups have used for the meeting while staying in other rooms. Please feel free to call us and we can discuss more details depending on your needs. Just ask for our Guest Services Manager. We look forward to hosting you!
Hi Robin,
Thank you for your inquiry! Well certainly yes, there is a probable chance of rain, or it could just be sunny and cool weather. That happens often! Nonetheless, our offerings are the same, inclusive of our full gourmet breakfast, afternoon homemade refreshments, and wine and appetizers each evening. It's a wonderful time to entertain one of our 7 outside private suites which all have fireplaces and lovely sitting areas as well as fireplaces and each their own outdoor private Jacuzzi tub (covered) so it can be enjoyed this time of year! Also, if the weather is just cold but not raining you can still enjoy our full resort ground with bocce, tennis, croquet and more! And all of our neighboring wineries are open! We have full concierge service so we can facilitate with wonderful tours and tastings in all of our regions some with food and wine or whatever you are interested in. Also, there are lovely places to hike (including Armstrong Woods-Redwoods), if the weather is agreeable! In addition, you could entertain in room massages from our independent therapists. Please let us know if we can answer any other questions for you! We look forward to hosting you!
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PRICE RANGE
C$445 - C$665 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
honor mansion, a wine country hotel healdsburg, honor mansion hotel, honor mansion resort
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Honor Mansion
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSonoma CountyHealdsburg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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