This is a lovely, safe, quiet place to stay in the Bay Area. It is right near the ferry to San Francisco, and it's a peaceful commute into the city. I'm glad the Casa Madrona was an option. The rooms were bright and nice, wiith a few of the bay, and the front-desk folks were great. This is in one of the richest areas in the US, so you expect to pay a high price for it. But the cost of the hotel seemed excessive. It doesn't have breakfast or lobby amenities. The spa and gym areas were cramped, and didn't open until 7 AM. (The steam room was on the fritz when we were there.) Sausalito doesn't have many good restaurants, unlike SF. The Bay Area doesn't get as many tourists as it once did, so, despite the high cost of living there, you'd think there would be better hotel deals. Still, it was enjoyable and hassle-free.