No longer do savvy travelers zoom past Napa on their way to other destinations. The City of Napa has arrived and continues to blossom and flourish with new reasons tostay, eatdrink and play.
Downtown Napa offers all of the delights of the wine country experience without the traffic and crowds of its neighboring hamlets. It is now home to world-class dining, which includes Michelin-Starred restaurants, over twenty wine bars, Oxbow Market and the adjacent newly opened CIA-Culinary Institute of America Center at Copia—all within easy walking distance. These are just some of the compelling reasons to plan a trip here.
The City of Napa offers many luxury accommodations designed to suit every taste and preference. Here are three unique choices to consider. If you long for the atmosphere of the historic downtown sector, the Napa River Inn at the Napa Mill fits the bill. With numerous accolades to its credit, including the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating, this boutique hotel exudes the charm of its location and the luxury of its accommodations.
As you enter the intimate, inviting lobby of the Napa River Inn, you'll be tempted to linger by the fireplace on the comfy sofas, enjoying a fresh brewed coffee with the latest newspapers and local publications to entice you. We were warmly greeted by staff, who, in many cases, are locals and have been with the privately-owned property for decades. Their pride in this lodging is seen and experienced. They know the area and will suggest some of their favorite haunts, if asked.
Although historic, the rooms at the Napa River Inn are spacious, comfortable and equipped with all the expected luxuries. Many have river views that harken back to the dynamic waterfront scene of yesteryear. Now, because of deliberate measures to contain the Napa River from overflowing its banks, the once threatening river now provides a scenic backdrop for the city.
Once settled in, do bicycle or stroll the river path and downtown streets, which are strewn with enticing restaurants, art galleries, wine bars and boutique shops. Sleep tight and dream of the Napa Inn's gourmet breakfast prepared by the popular, adjacent bakery/café, Sweetie Pie. Indulge in a spa treatment (at Napa River Inn's own spa) which will be custom designed to give you a wine country experience such as the Deep Tissue Massage with Passion Fruit Cabernet Body Rub.
Whatever your plans include, The Napa River Inn will welcome you home in style and comfort at the end of your day's exploration.
