There are many terrific boutique inns and B Bs in Napa Valley CA. The best resort hotels, however, d

Napa Valley is well-known as a romantic weekend getaway vacation spot for adults. Very few North American destinations come close to the qualities of Napa Valley; the sweeping vistas, miles and miles of rolling vineyards and world-famous restaurants come together in Northern California perfectly. And of course, no luxury vacation is complete without a stay at a high-end, 5-star resort hotel.
There are many terrific boutique inns and B Bs in Napa Valley CA. The best resort hotels, however, differentiate themselves by their ability to be large yet seem small and romantic, with top on-site car rental australia convertible restaurants, day spas, easy drives to top wineries, and quiet elegance.
Auberge Du Soleil - This 5-star resort hotel is probably the most famous on the list. It's a Relais Chateaux hotel too, and the standards there are among the highest car rental australia convertible in the world (as are those of the Five Star Alliance, of which the Auberge is also a member). French car rental australia convertible Mediterranean in design, this is one of the most high-end resorts in all of California. Every luxury amenity imaginable is here, and the staff can usually procure any particular added amenity upon request. The Auberge Spa incorporates the resort garden's herbs (such as calendula car rental australia convertible and lemon balm) into facials and body treatments, and many honeymooners sign up for couples' treatments in the private Melisse car rental australia convertible Suite. Now, the Auberge du Soleil was a restaurant first, and only grew into a world-famous resort car rental australia convertible in 1985. Tip: The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil has knock-out views of vineyards and olive groves from its outside car rental australia convertible terrace - request seating here for one of the more romantic dining experiences around.
Carneros Inn - The Carneros Inn is this column's most favorite of the best hotels in Napa Valley. It is much more casual and comfortable in style than the Auberge du Soleil; some of this has to do with the relaxed staff as well as the happy, friendly attitudes of the guests the Carneros seems to attract. Every room or suite is a bungalow, with a private patio and fireplace. Two of the restaurants here - The Farm and the Boon Fly Cafe, are a popular draw. Boon Fly, in particular, is considered to be one of the best restaurants for breakfast in Napa Valley. One favorite spot is the mellow pool with a view: The pool, spa, and boutique sit atop a hill (hence the Hilltop restaurant too). The romantic view of endless hills and vineyards here somehow even calm down visiting children. The Carneros Inn looks a little, at first, like a farm. However, the rustic look of the Carneros Inn is belied by the huge modern bathrooms car rental australia convertible (with heated tile floors and an indoor/outdoor shower), wi-fi , and large flat screen TVs. Make no mistake; modern amenities are not in short supply here.
Meadowood - This luxury resort hotel is the only in all of Napa with a Michelin 2-star restaurant. The Restaurant at Meadowood can spoil guests; it's hard to imagine eating at a generic hotel restaurant car rental australia convertible ever again! It's incredibly romantic, with the appearance of an English manor and estate. Like the Carneros Inn, Meadowood has separate cottages and lodges, along with suites. Hiking trails, 9-hole golf course, day spa, pool and tennis make it clear; this is one 5-star resort hotel that is hard to leave. Guests, in fact, can spend much of their Napa Valley vacation right here, without leaving the grounds, and still have a great, romantic vacation. If and when guests do leave the hotel grounds, though, Meadowood is in St. Helena (the Napa town with the nicest shopping). Tip: There is an adults-only pool, so if the families with young children splashing in the main pool get too loud, there is a serene alternative.
car rental australia convertible Vintage Inn - This 2-story hotel is in the Napa town of Yountville, where most of the area's best high-end restaurants are. Vintage Inn is also just a little bit away from the Spa Villagio, which is arguably the most luxurious, sought-after destination spa in Napa Valley. The concierge is most helpful making dining reservations at Napa's top restaurants. The hotel is incredibly romantic, with an unmistakable French Country design and landscaping. It's the smallest of the 5-star hotels on the list; with only 80 rooms, Vintage Inn straddles the line between boutique and full-out hotel. It's just too perfectly romantic and charming to keep off the list, however! Breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, friendly (and helpful) staff, plus a relaxing pool, all add up to a great small hotel. Tip: Ask for a room on the second floor, if the sounds of footsteps above is annoying.
The best resorts, hotels and inns in Napa Valley CA are all 5-star, with the romantic luxury vacation accommodations this implies. Sonoma, next door to Napa Valley, has its own great hotels, including car rental australia convertible the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and MacArthur Place. These deserve car rental australia convertible a separate list...and an entire weekend vacation unto themselves!