Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsArcher Hotel Napa
Both Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort and Archer Hotel Napa are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort scores marginally better than Archer Hotel Napa. Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort scores 75 with approval from 4 sources including Gayot, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Legendary health spa and hotel downtown. Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio."
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Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio.
Gayot
"Historic lodging with the bonus of hot springs."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Old, funky, and fabulous, it’s like stepping into a time warp. The resort has been getting guests dirty, and relaxed since 1952.
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Travel + Leisure
"Have an Instagram-worthy getaway at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort, which has been in operation since 1952 and maintains much of its mid-century charms. "
Frommer's
"This spa/"resort," in the heart of Calistoga, is one of the best deals in Napa Valley—and also offers all the spa treatments the town is famous for" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This good-value vintage-1950s motel has well-kept rooms facing a swimming-pool courtyard with hot tub, three pools (one indoors) and mud baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs offers a spa garden for al fresco treatments, plus four indoor mud baths, even more mineral baths, and a geothermal mineral pool."
Archer Hotel Napa
1230 1st St, Napa, CA 94559-2930
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"This modern boutique hotel in Downtown Napa is good value for the area; highlights include a gourmet steakhouse and rooftop spa and pool." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Having long been considered
a pass-through to other popular wine country locales, downtown Napa
now finds itself the region’s must-see destination." Full review
Time Out
"The five-story Archer Hotel was heralded as the tallest building in Napa...this modern, stylish spot is a welcome alternative to dated wine country decor." Full review
Fodor's
"Ideal for travelers seeking design pizzazz, a see-and-be-seen atmosphere, and a slate of first-class amenities, the Archer anchors the First Street Napa complex of shops, restaurants, and galleries. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"The Archer Hotel Napa has brought a chic, modern vibe to downtown Napa...the property's location is a top selling point for recent guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Archer Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Napa surrounded by the restaurants, shops, and tasting rooms"
Napa Valley Travel Guide
November 15, 2021
Lonely Planet
"This California modern hotel offers swish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the valley below." Full review