The Four Seasons, beautiful & in a GREAT location- large, full hotel amenities, great health club, etc. I also would return.
The Fairmont- I booked this for this trip as friends were joining us and had never been there or stayed there. This is the quintessential SF hotel- High up on the hill- where the 70's TV SHow "HOTEL" with James Brolin & Connie Selleca was filmed & mimicked.
Just old world charm,elegant, magnificent surroundings. My ONLY complaints about this beautiful spot was that they charge for internet service, and I found this to be a bit offensive when you are spending that kind of money for a hotel, and they charge you for headsets & water in the health club. The Four Seasons gives it complimentary, as do most.
This is not a Budget Motor Inn or Motel 6- so, that said, all else was wonderful. The rooms were lovely, large and very nice amenities.
The Clift- A very upscale, trendy, funky boutique hotel on Geary Street. Also a charge for internet, but a very fun place, with a lounge & bar with music all night- a fabulous bar menu for late night- unusual items and great & very creative speciality drinks. We spent our last night there after returning from Napa. They have a very lovely breakfast buffet- especially on Sundays.
Napa- A slice of Heaven.
I have stayed at the Villagio in Yountville, which is just one of the most magnificent places. There is also the Calistoga- luxurious, but way more money- I mean, pricey. However, this trip, every place I called was booked!! So, the Villagio was kind enough to recommend a place that would be "similar" in style, price, and surroundings. It was the Harvest Inn in St. Helena.
A beautiful 4 Diamond resort in the Heart of Napa Valley. The rooms are all furnished with large stone fireplaces- & they light them for you each evening when you return. Very romantic. There is a bottle of wine waiting for you as well. Complimentary.
2 Lovely pools- hot tubs, outdoor bars filled with chilled water bottles, fresh towels, a bar serving wine (of course- It's Napa!) and in the early evening, they host a wine & cheese reception, with tastings from local vineyards. Very nice. Large rooms- very nice amenities.
Just wonderful, relaxing, and a definite place to return to.
All the wineries are all along the way and it is almost directly across from V. Sattui- one of my favorite spots to stop- a large picnic area- gourmet deli, cheese shop and vineyard- all rolled into one, with large grills outside grilling oysters, portobello mushrooms to serve with fresh mozzarella & roasted organic tomatoes with 90 year old old balsamic on their crusty grilled bread, a pizza station, ribs, sliced italian cured meats, and so much more. Just incredible & delicious!
This is a great place for lunch. Many of the wineries do not allow food to be brought in, so check. There is also the Oakville Grocer- a smaller spot- strictly a gourmet deli & cheese store, but V. Satuii is a must stop! The do tastings as well and also have a tour of their barrels . Very interesting & very good!
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