Auberge du SoleilvsNorth Block
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Auberge du Soleil ranks significantly better than North Block Hotel. Auberge du Soleil is ranked #2 in Napa Valley with praise from 13 publications like Jetsetter, Afar Magazine and Hideaway Report.
Auberge du Soleil Show All Reviews
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
North Block Show All Reviews
6757 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94559
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"With a chic Tuscan style, this 20-room hotel has dark-wood furniture and soothing decor in brown and sage." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Hotel Luca Twenty bright and airy guest rooms and the Tuscan-inspired Cantinetta Piero restaurant make up this intimate hotel." Full review
Gayot
"A Yountville-based hotel boasting casual style and a relaxed ambience."
Jetsetter
"A modern and sophisticated take on Wine Country style surrounded by Michelin-starred restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"With the look of a Mediterranean town’s cobbled street, complete with lemon trees and hand-painted tiles, one of Napa’s few modern boutique hotels also displays quirky pieces." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Whether you’re in search of wine tasting rooms or Michelin-starred restaurants, North Block Hotel is a short walk to everything you’ll want to explore in Yountville." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"North Block Hotel in Yountville brings together the best of the wine, food and serenity that make California’s Napa Valley so special." Full review
Time Out
"This modern and sophisticated hotel, built around a Mediterranean courtyard, is located in Downtown Yountville, the epicenter of Napa Valley dining" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in a tiny Mediterranean-style complex, North Block Hotel is well-suited for a romantic getaway, thanks to an intimate and upscale spa offering Napa-inspired treatments and packages..." Full review
i
The vibe is quiet and relaxed here, and although the property is not officially adult-only, it does cater more to couples than to kids, with a spa, a fitness center, and plush rooms that don’t have sofa beds (though cots can be requested for an extra charge in some units).
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"Sits within close proximity of several Napa Valley wineries. And according to recent guests, the hotel's convenient location is the best part of staying here." Full review