Petaluma

A CULTURALLY RICH LOCALE
EMERGING 2026

Appellation Petaluma, California

Appellation Petaluma is a natural extension of the city’s legacy—where culinary innovation, artisanal craftsmanship, and deep agricultural roots intertwine. Honoring Petaluma’s history as “The Egg Basket of the World,” the hotel will celebrate the region’s bounty with chef-driven experiences and a kitchen showcasing local ingredients, all led by iconic local chef, Charlie Palmer.

Rooted in genuine hospitality, Appellation will be a gathering place where locals, travelers, and kindred spirits come together. By honoring Petaluma’s rich history while contributing to its ever-evolving story, Appellation will support local farmers, winemakers, artisans, and makers who continue to shape the city’s creative and agricultural identity. Here, history isn’t just preserved—it’s woven into something new, honoring the region’s enduring character and craftsmanship while writing its next chapter.

Learn more about Appellation Petaluma's development plans here.

Experience

The Place
The Ethos of Petaluma
The Place
The distinctive architecture of downtown transitions into historic residential neighborhoods which fade into rolling hills dotted with ranches, creameries, clusters of native oak trees, and acclaimed wineries. 
The Place
The Ethos of Petaluma
The Place
The People
The Soul of Petaluma
The People
A hub for creatives, Petaluma is home to the region’s best makers, artists, and innovators. You can meet them at area festivals, theaters, and galleries or sitting next to you at a bookstore, brewery, or coffee shop.
The People
The Soul of Petaluma
The People
The Food
The Taste of Petaluma
The Food
Agrarians, ranchers, and vintners have called this place home for generations. The humble work ethic and passionate eye for quality of these producers is apparent on every fork and in every glass.
The Food
The Taste of Petaluma
The Food
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The Project Team is in the process of determining both the type of art installation and the local artisans that will commission the various art pieces. The project will invest at least half a million dollars in public facing art.
58 stalls on site, meeting the parking requirements as determined by the City of Petaluma, and exploring additional off-site parking. There will additionally be bicycle parking (street level) and bicycle valet in the parking garage. The Project Team is adding mechanical parking (costly) to allow for 58 stalls, the code required amount, and will be valet only.
A portion of the rooftop is designated as public space even during private events. The rooftop is designed to have the best views in town and will take advantage of the surrounding landscape.
The project is five stories with an occupiable rooftop element. The fifth floor is intentionally stepped back from the fourth floor, substantially minimizing the visual impact and making the building appear as a four-story building. The occupiable rooftop structure is set back 25 feet from the property line, making it invisible from the street below.
The project team is currently working to update their Traffic Study and will post its findings when finalized. Although the project will add traffic from its current use (vacant land) it will be substantially less than its previous use as a Chevron gas station. The project is currently building a program that both encourages and rewards guests to take advantage of alternative transportation, such as The SMART train, into Petaluma.
While the project is a new building and takes advantage of the latest green building technologies and design, much thought and care was put into creating a hotel which has many historic features found in Petaluman architecture. Diana Painter is a key project team member, who worked hand-in-hand with the architect to implement and incorporate historic features found in Petaluma’s historic downtown.
The Project will qualify as a LEED-certified building through the sustainable features included throughout the project’s design, however it will not be officially LEED Certified.

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