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Napa Valley Hotels and Inns

Spending a weekend in one of the charming Napa Valley hotels, tasting all the wines the region has to offer, can be a great weekend getaway with friends, or a romantic getaway for just the two of you. Escape the bustle of busy San Francisco and stay in a Napa Valley hotel to immerse yourself in the experience. For a real splurge, pitch in with another couple and hire a limousine to ferry you from vineyard to vineyard -- it adds to the experience, and no one has to be "designated driver." Before you book, check for current package deals at Napa Valley hotels.
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Auberge Du Soleil

Refreshments in the well-stocked room minibars at this ultra luxury hotel are complimentary. Rooms are outfitted with espresso machines and toasters as well as luxury bedding and a premium entertainment system.

AVIA Napa

Complimentary wine and food tastings are held every evening at the AVIA Kitchen + Wine Bar at this boutique luxury hotel.

Bardessono

This all-suite hotel features clean lines and modern decor. The eco-award-winning property prides itself on its environmentally friendly design and practices, aspiring to be "the greenest luxury resort in America."

Best Western Elm House Inn

A gracious lobby complete with chandeliers and an Italian marble fireplace greets guests at this award-winning inn.

Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn

Spa Gratitude is a pleasant new addition to this recently renovated inn. Wireless Internet is complimentary as is a daily breakfast and newspaper.

Carneros Inn

Guests stay in individual cottages with gardens on the inn's 27 acres. Front porches not only have swings, but data ports.

Embassy Suites Napa Valley

This all-suite resort provides a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast as well as a nightly manager reception. Rooms include both a refrigerator and microwave.

Hilton Garden Inn Napa

The wine bar at this centrally located hotel serves a wide selection of local wines by the glass. Rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators in addition to a work desk and access to remote printing.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Napa Valley-American Canyon

This newly renovated economy hotel is located across from Main Street Park. The buffet breakfast is complimentary.

Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa

Seasonal menus and locally produced ingredients are featured at Carneros Bistro, the award-winning restaurant at this smoke-free luxury hotel.

MacArthur Place Inn & Spa

Graciously appointed guest rooms in this historic inn feature fireplaces, minibars and baths with separate tubs and showers.

Meritage Resort & Spa

Wine tastings and spa treatments are offered in this unique resort's 22,000-square-foot "Estate Cave."

Milliken Creek Inn

Chic, romantic and luxurious boutique Napa Valley hotel with a full-service spa that includes the "Four Hands Massage." Read my review of Milliken Creek Inn , see pictures of Room Eight , or take a photo tour of the Inn

Napa River Inn: Napa Valley, California Inns

Reviews and pictures of the Napa River Inn, a historic luxury inn on the Napa River in California. Pictures of Napa River Inn

Napa Valley Lodge

Surrounded by vineyards, this Mediterranean-style lodge offers guests a luxurious wine country experience.

Napa Valley Marriott Resort & Spa

This basic resort offers guests few frills except for its distinctive Amadeus Spa & Salon.

River Terrace Inn

River and valley views await guests of this elegant hotel. The Napa Valley Opera House, Oxbow Public Market and Napa Wine Train are within walking distance.

Silverado Resort

A 1,200-acre bucolic Napa Valley retreat with luxury cottage suites and a sumptuous spa.

Solage Calistoga

Solage Calistoga is a luxury boutique resort in northern Napa Valley with a full-service spa and views of the Palisades. Pictures of Solage Calistoga

SpringHill Suites Napa Valley

A "personal pantry" with microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee maker is in every suite at this resort. Rooms also include 37-inch flat panel TVs and IPod docking stations with radios.

Villagio Inn & Spa

Intimate, Italian rural Napa Valley hotel offers luxury relaxation and solitude at its world-class spa.

Vintage Inn

Guests are welcomed with a bottle of wine at this French Chateau-style inn. Then they are treated to a complimentary champagne breakfast buffet and afternoon snack daily.

Westin Verasa Napa

This stylish all-suite hotel offers rooms with luxury bedding, minibar, kitchenette, 32-inch flat screen wall mount TV, X-Box 360 with iPod Docking Station and DVD player, and balcony or patio.

White House Inn & Spa

Renovation of this 19th Century wine country mansion has created a luxury inn that's both historic and technologically sophisticated.

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