Northern California’s Hottest Boutique Hotels in Wine Country

What is a boutique hotel? Boutique hotel is a term used to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Typically boutique hotels are furnished in a themed, stylish manner and are considerably smaller than other hotels. Now that we are clear on what constitutes a boutique hotel let’s explore the best of the best boutique hotels in Northern California’s wine growing region.

Meadowood Napa Valley
St. Helena, California

Settled on a private estate, Meadowood is a center of social, cultural and viticultural life in Napa Valley. Eighty-five cottages, suites and lodges are nestled in the forested hillside, complete with private terraces, thick robes and fluffy down comforters. Activity beyond the wine cellars is ample, including croquet, tennis, golf, hiking, biking and swimming. Fine casual or poolside dining is available and, of course, the wine flows freely.

The Carneros Inn
Napa, California

In the midst of Napa Valley's beautiful Carneros winegrowing region is a luxurious new resort getaway. A place designed to make absolutely everything feel better. Only an hour from San Francisco, but a world apart. The Carneros Inn, rests in the heart of 6,000 acres of pinot and chardonnay vineyards with rustic farms. Our 83 casually elegant cottages feature private patio gardens, flat screen TV/VCR/DVD and music systems, oversized bathrooms with heated slate floors and more. The Inn's private dining room overlooks the vineyards stretched out as far as your eye can see. Our soothing spa features all organic products and specializes in private Cottage treatments.

Poetry Inn
Napa, California

Poetry Inn is an extraordinary new sanctuary perched on a hillside in the Stags Leap District offering staggering views of the Napa Valley and a place to rest among the vines. Guests can live the life of a Napa Valley vintner, if only for a night, enjoying a massage in the open air, sipping sparkling wine on a private terrace or just lounging by the pool. Our accommodations are located on three different levels – we have spacious bedrooms and baths, and one top floor grand suite that is truly spectacular. Our rooms range in size from a large 850 square feet to a palatial 1,450 square feet and feature large, private balconies, sanctuary-like marble bathrooms with dual vanities, a large soaking tub, both an indoor and an outdoor shower with rain shower heads, wood-burning fireplaces, large, flat-screen TVs, well-stocked mini-bars and more.

Calistoga Ranch
Calistoga, California

Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley, just outside the historic town of Calistoga, the 46-room resort is located on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock-hewn stream and private lake. The resort captures the rich culture of wine, food and nature inherent to the region, offering guests the ultimate experience with a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow you to fully experience the pristine setting. The private restaurant celebrates the rich culture of local wines and cuisine, making use of the lush bounty of the region. For those seeking rejuvenation, it can be found at The Bathhouse, where guests can indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments and take advantage of the region’s natural healing mineral waters. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a yoga deck, a pool featuring dramatic views of the resort’s private vineyard and oak groves, and 140 acres of land dedicated to hiking and active pursuits.

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