Auberge du SoleilvsNapa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill
Both Auberge du Soleil and Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Auberge du Soleil ranks significantly higher than Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill. Auberge du Soleil ranks #2 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 13 reviews including Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and Afar Magazine.
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180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford, CA 94573
From $800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Perfectly suited to romance, with wide-planked oak floors, sunny orange-tinted bedding, fireplaces, and private terraces overlooking the enchanting gardens, valley, or hillside."
BlackBook
"The buildings, scattered across a mountainside overlooking Napa Valley -- house a resort with all the trimmings, a full-service spa, a three-meal-a-day restaurant and a casual bar and café."
Fodor's
"Taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, this hotel with a renowned restaurant and spa cultivates a luxurious look that blends French and California style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The first modern boutique resort to open in Napa Valley—back in 1985—is still one of the area’s best." Full review
Gayot
"This decadent wine country sanctuary resides in a secluded setting embraced by vineyards and olive trees."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The sun-drenched sanctuary Auberge du Soleil is perched on a quiet, 33-acre hillside olive grove in Rutherford." Full review
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Be sure to visit the exclusive Auberge Spa featuring Meyer lemon olive oil massages, among other treats, and the indulgent private Melisse Suite.
Afar Magazine
"Elegant, French Riviera–inspired maisons, as well as a luxury spa inspired by the bounty of the natural surroundings." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This Relais & Chateaux property is the epitome of Napa luxury; a perfect blend of style, service, and spa." Full review
goop
"Set up on a hill above an endless—and undulating—vista of vineyards, Auberge du Soleil has been maintaining the luxury standard in Napa for 30 years." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxurious suites, Michelin-starred eats and a sumptuous spa amid Napa Valley’s vines." Full review
Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill
500 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Set within a two-acre riverfront complex bursting with bars and restaurants, there's simply nothing else like it around...The Inn is the crown jewel of this downtown Napa landmark."
Fodor's
"Part of a complex of restaurants, shops, a nightclub, and a spa, this waterfront inn is within easy walking distance of downtown hot spots." Full review
Gayot
"Reinventing casual luxury on the grounds of an old mill."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"It may have only 66 guest rooms, but the boutique Napa River Inn has left an outsized footprint on the heart of downtown Napa, both literally and figuratively." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic downtown Napa landmark with wine-tastings, riverside dining and an onsite bakery." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Napa River Inn is an easy walk from everything you’d want to do during a stay in downtown Napa, set on two riverfront acres." Full review
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel in a historic building and two annexes hits a homerun by paying attention to the details...you get local bath products, breakfast delivered to your room, in-room coffee." Full review
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Bonus: It’s on the same block as impossible-to-resist Sweetie Pies bakery and Angèle ★★ restaurant.
U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"This hotel has all the resources available to provide guests with the quintessential Napa Valley wine vacation" Full review
Lonely Planet
"The inn has upper-midrange rooms, Victoriana to modern, in three satellite buildings. Walkable to restaurants and bars." Full review