Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsNorth Block
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, North Block Hotel ranks slightly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. North Block Hotel scores 78 with endorsements from 7 sources like Mr & Mrs Smith, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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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New York Times
"In Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopened last summer after a renovation that includes a new restaurant with kombucha on tap and a wide selection of Napa..."
Where to Take the Waters: A U.S. Hot Springs Guide
March 30, 2022
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."
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