Where to stay in Napa

Why we picked it

We would book it for a food-focused Napa weekend: Yountville's restaurants and several tasting rooms are a walk away, and the hotel lends bicycles for the vineyards. Back at the hotel, the heated rooftop pool has mountain views, the suites have fireplaces and private patios, and the spa is on site. Its sustainable design is a real point of difference, not a slogan.

• Two Michelin Keys (2025) and LEED Platinum design: geothermal heating and cooling, 940 rooftop solar panels and tufa stone from the family's old wine cellar
• A heated rooftop pool with daybeds, cabanas and mountain views, plus the spa and in-suite treatments
• Spa suites with gas fireplaces and private balconies or courtyards, and three villas with private heated plunge pools

• Rooftop poolHeated, year-round, with daybeds, cabanas and a hot tub
• SpaTreatments in the spa or in your suite
• Lucy Restaurant & BarBreakfast, lunch and dinner; poolside dining April to October
• Fitness deckOn the rooftop, Peloton bikes and free weights, sunrise to sunset
• Wi-FiComplimentary in rooms and common areas
• FireplacesGas fireplaces in the Spa Suites, see-through fireplaces in the Tufa Suites
• Soaking tubsTufa Suites with soaking tub and steam shower
• GardensPaths, stone and water features between the suites
• Yountville transportDaily transportation within the town of Yountville
• BicyclesComplimentary hotel bikes for the vineyards
• Dogs welcome$200 cleaning fee per stay; not at the pool
• Valet parking$25 per night, the only on-site option

Why we picked it

We would book it for the Calistoga version of Napa: mornings in the mineral pools, a mud bath in the afternoon and dinner on foot in town. The retro motel rooms keep the prices calmer than the big estates, the bikes are free, and families get bunk rooms. It is the valley's original wellness address, with a sense of humor.

• Three geothermal mineral pools, one indoor and two outdoor, fed by Calistoga's hot springs and included in every stay
• The famous mud baths, still made to Doc Wilkinson's 1952 recipe, at the on-site spa
• The Backyard with hammocks, fire pits and lawn games, free bikes, free parking and the House of Better restaurant

• Mineral poolsThree geothermal pools, one indoor and two outdoor, at different temperatures
• Dr W's Spa & BathsMud baths, mineral baths, massages and facials
• House of BetterSouthwest-inspired all-day dining, bar and poolside service
• The BackyardHammocks, fire pits, tree swings and lawn games
• Cabanas and daybedsPoolside, with food and drinks from House of Better
• Free bicyclesFor downtown Calistoga, wineries and the Silverado Trail
• InternetHigh-speed internet access
• Air-conditioningIndividual climate control in rooms
• Family roomsBunk rooms sleeping four and double queen rooms
• Free parkingComplimentary on-site parking
• EV chargingTesla and universal chargers
• Pet-friendlyContact the hotel about pet rooms and policies