What to expect: An expansive Art Deco lobby flows into Asian influenced rock gardens and bamboo plantings that mark the entrance to the hotel's restaura nt and lounge. This smoke free, dog friendly property opened in May 2002 and neighbors a marina, river estuary, and corporate park. Its close proximity to Sonoma wineries and downtown Petaluma attracts wine tasters and antique s hoppers, along with a weekday business clientele. Amenity highlights: The hotel fitness center includes two treadmills, a stat ionary bike, Stairmaster, weight machines, and saunas. An outdoor pool and s pa tub face the Petaluma River. Insider tip: Bodega Bay, just 25 miles west of the hotel, is a quiet coastal town with a scenic 18 hole golf course, beaches, and a handful of casual re staurants and shops. Fog often enshrouds this sleepy town, adding emphasis t o its claim to fame as the setting for Hitchcock s famous film, The Birds. The hotel's Jellyfish Grille features an Asian influenced menu and décor. An on site fitness center includes two treadmills, a stationary bike, Stairmas ter, weight machines, and saunas. An outdoor pool and spa tub face the Petal uma River. The hotel gift shop sells wine, snacks, and Asian inspired gifts. Event space totals 10,000 square feet and includes a ballroom and several me eting rooms with natural lighting from skylights. The hotel allows dogs under 60 pounds and also provides special dog bedding.