Napa Winery Inn: Spend the Night in Napa, You Won’t Regret It

By Alex Krasov, staff writer

Photography by Jason Ortego

The town of Napain California’s Napa Valley used to be a small, sleepy outpost. It was a place most people drove by on the way to the wineries, rarely stopping in. But times have changed – and between the region’s world-famous wines, Michelin-adorned restaurants, and luxurious accommodations, it’s become a posh tourist attraction (with prices to match).

And that’s why the newly renovated and reopened Napa Winery Inn is such a gem. It offers an affordable rate, clean and comfortable rooms, and the perks of a much pricier hotel – all in the center of Napa Valley. Instead of coming up only for the day and missing half the point of a wine country visit, why not make it a weekend?

Come up on a Saturday after brunch (since you’ll have the whole weekend, there’s no need to rush out the door first thing in the morning), check in to your cozy room at the Napa Winery Inn, and take a dip in the sparkling (heated!) outdoor pool. You can pick up a late lunch and stop by a few wineries. The weather is perfect for an easy, pre-dinner stroll around town or the winery grounds – and because the Napa Winery Inn is extremely pet-friendly, you can bring your beloved four-legged companion along for the walk.

For dinner, the options are endless. The famed French Laundry is a mere 10-minute drive from the Inn, as is the Oxbow Public Market, where you can pick up a plate of tacos to-go and enjoy your favorite bottle from the day in your room (each one comes equipped with a wine key).  And there’s no better way to end the night than to climb inside the Inn’s outdoor hot tub and relax under the bubbles and the stars.

The beauty of an overnight stay is that the next day is all yours, too. The Napa Winery Inn includes a complimentary breakfast so you can start the day right from the hotel. Take a rejuvenating morning swim, and then, if you’re still hungry, pick up coffee and delectable pastries at the Bouchon Bakery in Yountville. Or head into Napa for Sunday brunch – everything is mere minutes by car from the Inn.

On the way back, stop by a few more wineries and grab a bottle for dinner at home.  At your favorite winery, find a spot on the deck and sip from your glass there, soaking in the sun. This is how wine country should feel – slow, relaxed, every moment hanging in the air until you’ve had your fill of it. And each one better than the last. Isn’t it nice to sit here – with a full stomach and a fuller heart – and to know you’re not rushing anywhere? For more information, call 1-800-522-8999 or visit www.napawineryinn.com.