“Simply the best I have
encountered in 50 years of travel”
—Wanderer78219, TripAdvisor
Knowles Hill
A 1927 Boutique Hotel in California’s Beautiful Gold Country
Step into a time when the rhythm of life was slower…a time when values mattered, and things were built — and loved — to last.
Perched atop a rock-encrusted summit in Sonora, California, Knowles Hill offers a luxurious escape surrounded by lush gardens and historic charm. Originally built by Charles Segerstrom, a prosperous Gold Country investor, the estate was constructed using only the finest materials and techniques of its time. Knowles Hill has hosted presidents, governors, and cultural icons, and today retains its original elegance—mahogany woodwork, vintage hardware, and an irreplaceable patina. Just two blocks from downtown Sonora and close to attractions like Yosemite, Railtown 1897, and Calaveras Big Trees, the hotel blends history, comfort, and genuine hospitality for a truly unforgettable stay.
Experience a true Gourmet Getaway
Awaken to the fragrance of homemade bread, eggs florentine and fresh ground coffee. Your stay includes a daily 2-course gourmet breakfast served on fine china in one of our beautiful dining rooms and prepared in our period restored kitchen.
“At 9 am, when the doors of heaven open for breakfast, you experience the most aromatic, delicious, and savory meal…”
— Sargon K., Tripadvisor
Elegant Rooms with Antique Charm
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![Luxurious bedroom with elegant decor, featuring a large wooden bed with plush pillows, ornate dresser, and vintage-style chandelier. The room includes upholstered chairs, a floral arrangement, and large windows with drapery, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.]()
The Charles Segerstrom Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Elegant bedroom with a dark wood canopy bed, floral and striped bedding, ornate armoire, round marble-topped table with chairs, and large windows with drapes, under a vintage-style ceiling light.]()
The Herbert Hoover Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Vintage-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, red and white decor, floral pillows, striped armchair, lace curtains, and chandelier.]()
The Earl Warren Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Elegant bedroom with a large wooden four-poster bed, decorative cushions, and white bedspread. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The room features floral curtains, a round table with a plant, beige chairs, and wooden nightstands with lamps. Mirrors are integrated into the closet doors.]()
The Melvin Belli Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Elegant bedroom with a large ornate wooden bed, decorative pillows, side tables with lamps, and floral curtains. Three framed floral prints are hung above the bed, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.]()
The Wendell Willkie Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Vintage-style bedroom with a wooden bed, ornate headboard, and patterned bedding. The room has red paneled walls, a chandelier, gold drapes, and wall sconces. An antique-style side table and framed art add to the classic decor.]()
The Wallace Beery Room
King Bed, sleeps 2.
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![Two bedrooms side by side. The left room features a wooden bed frame with floral bedding, bedside lamps, a vintage bench with decorative pillows and a peacock pillow at the foot of the bed. The right room has a bed with a canopy frame decorated with branches, pillows, a fur throw, a bench with pillows, and a chandelier with pink flower design.]()
Segerstrom/Owen Suite
King bed, Queen bed and Queen Sofa Sleeper, sleeps 4–6 guests.
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![Side-by-side photos of two bedrooms. The left bedroom has a traditional style with a wooden four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a large window with patterned curtains. The right bedroom features a modern style with a dark metal canopy bed resembling tree branches, a decorative chandelier, and a window with dark curtains.]()
Warren/Owen Suite
King bed, Queen bed and optional Twin air mattress, sleeps 4–5 guests.
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![Two bedrooms with large beds featuring ornate wooden headboards and bedding. The left bedroom has a four-poster bed with white bedding and decorative pillows, yellow walls, and a chandelier. The right bedroom has a wooden headboard, beige bedding, large windows with draped curtains, and an overhead light fixture.]()
Belli/Keller Suite
King bed, Queen bed and optional Twin air mattress, sleeps 4–5 guests.
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![Two bedrooms featuring large wooden beds with ornate headboards. The left room has light yellow walls, a white lace bedspread, and floral pillows, with windows draped in pink and cream curtains, a chandelier, and framed botanical prints. The right room has pale green walls, a cream bedspread, and pillows, with windows adorned with elegant drapes, a chandelier, and vintage-style furniture.]()
Willkie/Keller Suite
King bed, Queen bed and optional Twin air mattress, sleeps 4–5 guests.
