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Where to Stay In Napa Valley
Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good
recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm seeking. My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. I'd like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some places to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions from others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at a place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to try out on the next visit? TIA John |
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I typically stay in more moderate places that are quaint.
Here a a couple of my favorites: http://bordeauxhouse.com/ http://www.bbonline.com/ca/maisonfleurie/ They are not your full service hotels like Auberge, I have stayed there as well. I like the quaintness. Hope you enjoy your trip. "JB" > wrote in message . net... > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm seeking. > > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. > I'd > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some places > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions > from > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at a > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to > try > out on the next visit? > > TIA > > John > > |
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Thanks for the leads. This is exactly what I was looking for. The Bordeaux
House is within walking distance of several nice restaurants, including the French Laundry. The price difference between Auberge du Soleil and here would more than cover the cost of a fine meal and bottle of wine. JB "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message k.net... > I typically stay in more moderate places that are quaint. > > Here a a couple of my favorites: > > http://bordeauxhouse.com/ > > http://www.bbonline.com/ca/maisonfleurie/ > > They are not your full service hotels like Auberge, I have stayed there as > well. I like the quaintness. > > Hope you enjoy your trip. > > > > "JB" > wrote in message > . net... > > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good > > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm seeking. > > > > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. > > I'd > > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some places > > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and > > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions > > from > > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at a > > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to > > try > > out on the next visit? > > > > TIA > > > > John > > > > > > |
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Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French
Laundry. Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. Dick "JB" > wrote in message . net... > Thanks for the leads. This is exactly what I was looking for. The Bordeaux > House is within walking distance of several nice restaurants, including > the > French Laundry. The price difference between Auberge du Soleil and here > would more than cover the cost of a fine meal and bottle of wine. > > JB > > > "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message > k.net... >> I typically stay in more moderate places that are quaint. >> >> Here a a couple of my favorites: >> >> http://bordeauxhouse.com/ >> >> http://www.bbonline.com/ca/maisonfleurie/ >> >> They are not your full service hotels like Auberge, I have stayed there >> as >> well. I like the quaintness. >> >> Hope you enjoy your trip. >> >> >> >> "JB" > wrote in message >> . net... >> > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good >> > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm > seeking. >> > >> > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. >> > I'd >> > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some > places >> > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and >> > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions >> > from >> > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night >> > at > a >> > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like >> > to >> > try >> > out on the next visit? >> > >> > TIA >> > >> > John >> > >> > >> >> > > |
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Richard et al,
I've got 4 days in wine country. (I'm liking the Bordeaux House in Yountville) Where would you recommend as a good place to stay for a couple of days in Sonoma? TIA John -- "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message nk.net... > Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French > Laundry. > > Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. > > Dick > > "JB" > wrote in message > . net... > > Thanks for the leads. This is exactly what I was looking for. The Bordeaux > > House is within walking distance of several nice restaurants, including > > the > > French Laundry. The price difference between Auberge du Soleil and here > > would more than cover the cost of a fine meal and bottle of wine. > > > > JB > > > > > > "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message > > k.net... > >> I typically stay in more moderate places that are quaint. > >> > >> Here a a couple of my favorites: > >> > >> http://bordeauxhouse.com/ > >> > >> http://www.bbonline.com/ca/maisonfleurie/ > >> > >> They are not your full service hotels like Auberge, I have stayed there > >> as > >> well. I like the quaintness. > >> > >> Hope you enjoy your trip. > >> > >> > >> > >> "JB" > wrote in message > >> . net... > >> > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good > >> > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm > > seeking. > >> > > >> > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. > >> > I'd > >> > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some > > places > >> > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and > >> > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions > >> > from > >> > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night > >> > at > > a > >> > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like > >> > to > >> > try > >> > out on the next visit? > >> > > >> > TIA > >> > > >> > John > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > > |
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JB wrote:
> Richard et al, > > I've got 4 days in wine country. (I'm liking the Bordeaux House in > Yountville) Where would you recommend as a good place to stay for a couple > of days in Sonoma? Sonoma's a lot bigger region than the Napa Valley. If you want to be near the town of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley, I'd suggest Macarthur Place in Sonoma: http://www.macarthurplace.com It's a small hotel, conveniently located near the square. Mark Lipton |
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I have never actually stayed in Sonoma so I cannot help..When I do Sonoma I
stay in Napa and drive accross the mountain. Sorry. "JB" > wrote in message nk.net... > Richard et al, > > I've got 4 days in wine country. (I'm liking the Bordeaux House in > Yountville) Where would you recommend as a good place to stay for a couple > of days in Sonoma? > > TIA > > John > > -- > "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message > nk.net... >> Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >> Laundry. >> >> Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. >> >> Dick >> >> "JB" > wrote in message >> . net... >> > Thanks for the leads. This is exactly what I was looking for. The > Bordeaux >> > House is within walking distance of several nice restaurants, including >> > the >> > French Laundry. The price difference between Auberge du Soleil and here >> > would more than cover the cost of a fine meal and bottle of wine. >> > >> > JB >> > >> > >> > "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message >> > k.net... >> >> I typically stay in more moderate places that are quaint. >> >> >> >> Here a a couple of my favorites: >> >> >> >> http://bordeauxhouse.com/ >> >> >> >> http://www.bbonline.com/ca/maisonfleurie/ >> >> >> >> They are not your full service hotels like Auberge, I have stayed >> >> there >> >> as >> >> well. I like the quaintness. >> >> >> >> Hope you enjoy your trip. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "JB" > wrote in message >> >> . net... >> >> > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good >> >> > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm >> > seeking. >> >> > >> >> > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in > March. >> >> > I'd >> >> > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some >> > places >> >> > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil > and >> >> > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some > opinions >> >> > from >> >> > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the >> >> > night >> >> > at >> > a >> >> > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd >> >> > like >> >> > to >> >> > try >> >> > out on the next visit? >> >> > >> >> > TIA >> >> > >> >> > John >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> > > |
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Richard Neidich wrote:
> Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French > Laundry. > > Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. I remember when it was... 20 years ago... :-) Dana |
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Richard Neidich wrote:
> Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French > Laundry. > > Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. I remember when it was... 20 years ago... :-) Dana |
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Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is.
"Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message ... > Richard Neidich wrote: >> Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >> Laundry. >> >> Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. > > I remember when it was... 20 years ago... > > :-) > > Dana |
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Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is.
"Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message ... > Richard Neidich wrote: >> Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >> Laundry. >> >> Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. > > I remember when it was... 20 years ago... > > :-) > > Dana |
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While in Napa don't miss La Toque in Rutherford. Ken Franks restaurant is
fantastic and a must stop. I like it better then the French Laundry. You will love the wine parings with the fabulous food. Rick Dalderis "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message news  > Most of the 2 nights only apply to weekends at most places. > > > "Midlife" > wrote in message > ... >> in article , JB at >> wrote on 10/18/04 3:57 AM: >> >>> Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good >>> recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm >>> seeking. >>> >>> My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. >>> I'd >>> like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some >>> places >>> to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and >>> Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions >>> from >>> others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at >>> a >>> place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to >>> try >>> out on the next visit? >>> >>> TIA >>> >>> John >> >> >> The Napa Valley has a large number of very good Bed and Breakfasts that >> are >> a good alternative to the much higher end resorts. One of the best >> proprietors is the Four Sisters group which has three B&Bs in the area. >> They're at foursisters.com. There's also a small B&B right at the Prager >> Port Works, in St. Helena. I can recommend all the above but here are >> many >> more good ones. Just Google "B and B" or "Inns" + "Napa". >> >> Since you mention spending "the night": If I recall correctly, many of >> the >> inns in the area have a two night minimum reservation policy, so don't be >> surprised if you encounter that. I don't think March is "in season" for >> them, however, so it may not be an issue. >> >> Enjoy! >> > > |
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JB wrote:
> I've got 4 days in wine country. (I'm liking the Bordeaux House in > Yountville) Where would you recommend as a good place to stay for a couple > of days in Sonoma? I have no idea what your budget is but there are many fine places in Sonoma County. The Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma is excellent but pricey. I would suggest Healdsburg. The Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza is a very nice place in the middle of town. You can walk to 6 or 8 tasting rooms from there. Over on Dry Creek road is a Best Western and Travelodge. The Grape Leaf Inn is a very pleasant B&B. Plan on breakfast at Fitch Mountain Eddies or Center Street Cafe. Dinner at Zin or Bistro Ralph. |
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JB wrote:
> I've got 4 days in wine country. (I'm liking the Bordeaux House in > Yountville) Where would you recommend as a good place to stay for a couple > of days in Sonoma? I have no idea what your budget is but there are many fine places in Sonoma County. The Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma is excellent but pricey. I would suggest Healdsburg. The Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza is a very nice place in the middle of town. You can walk to 6 or 8 tasting rooms from there. Over on Dry Creek road is a Best Western and Travelodge. The Grape Leaf Inn is a very pleasant B&B. Plan on breakfast at Fitch Mountain Eddies or Center Street Cafe. Dinner at Zin or Bistro Ralph. |
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Richard Neidich wrote:
> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen it in 1975... > "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message > ... > >>Richard Neidich wrote: >> >>>Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >>>Laundry. >>> >>>Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. >> >>I remember when it was... 20 years ago... >> >>:-) >> >>Dana > > > |
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Dana H. Myers wrote:
> Richard Neidich wrote: > >> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... Truth be told, Dana, there wasn't much to see in '75. As I recall from my trips up 29 to the Yellowjacket Ranch outside of Calistoga back then, Yountville'd pass by pretty quickly, even at the prevaling pace of a pickup hauling a horse trailer ;-) My, how the times have changed... Mark Lipton |
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Dana H. Myers wrote:
> Richard Neidich wrote: > >> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... Truth be told, Dana, there wasn't much to see in '75. As I recall from my trips up 29 to the Yellowjacket Ranch outside of Calistoga back then, Yountville'd pass by pretty quickly, even at the prevaling pace of a pickup hauling a horse trailer ;-) My, how the times have changed... Mark Lipton |
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"Dana H. Myers" in ...
> Richard Neidich wrote: > > Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... To say nothing of 1965. (Actually had first-person word-of-mouth to about 1885 when I was younger, but not specifically Yountville -- I assume it was named by then, the Yount family goes back a bit -- but the whole north bay was regarded as pretty open country in those days, actually it still was even in 1965, largely). All different now of course. -- Max |
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"Dana H. Myers" in ...
> Richard Neidich wrote: > > Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... To say nothing of 1965. (Actually had first-person word-of-mouth to about 1885 when I was younger, but not specifically Yountville -- I assume it was named by then, the Yount family goes back a bit -- but the whole north bay was regarded as pretty open country in those days, actually it still was even in 1965, largely). All different now of course. -- Max |
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in article , Max Hauser at
wrote on 10/20/04 10:16 PM: > "Dana H. Myers" in ... >> Richard Neidich wrote: >>> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. >> >> Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen >> it in 1975... > > To say nothing of 1965. (Actually had first-person word-of-mouth to about > 1885 when I was younger, but not specifically Yountville -- I assume it was > named by then, the Yount family goes back a bit -- but the whole north bay > was regarded as pretty open country in those days, actually it still was > even in 1965, largely). > > All different now of course. > > -- Max My first visit was in 1968 or '69. I think there were less than 20 or so 'branded' wineries then. Now there are several hundred. My impression is that not that much more land is under grape cultivation in the valley itself, but these days most separately owned parcels are producing under their own names. And then there are those that buy grapes or juice and produce what I guess are essentially private label brands. The valley itself, though is still a wondrous place.......... if a whole lot more crowded. |
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in article , Max Hauser at
wrote on 10/20/04 10:16 PM: > "Dana H. Myers" in ... >> Richard Neidich wrote: >>> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. >> >> Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen >> it in 1975... > > To say nothing of 1965. (Actually had first-person word-of-mouth to about > 1885 when I was younger, but not specifically Yountville -- I assume it was > named by then, the Yount family goes back a bit -- but the whole north bay > was regarded as pretty open country in those days, actually it still was > even in 1965, largely). > > All different now of course. > > -- Max My first visit was in 1968 or '69. I think there were less than 20 or so 'branded' wineries then. Now there are several hundred. My impression is that not that much more land is under grape cultivation in the valley itself, but these days most separately owned parcels are producing under their own names. And then there are those that buy grapes or juice and produce what I guess are essentially private label brands. The valley itself, though is still a wondrous place.......... if a whole lot more crowded. |
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I would have loved to see it in 75. My parents would not let me go back
then. I was still in high school. :-) So, can you afford good wine on Social Security. :-) "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message ... > Richard Neidich wrote: >> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... > >> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message >> ... >> >>>Richard Neidich wrote: >>> >>>>Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >>>>Laundry. >>>> >>>>Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. >>> >>>I remember when it was... 20 years ago... >>> >>>:-) >>> >>>Dana >> >> |
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I would have loved to see it in 75. My parents would not let me go back
then. I was still in high school. :-) So, can you afford good wine on Social Security. :-) "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message ... > Richard Neidich wrote: >> Guess that depends what your definition of quaint is. > > Of course. If it's quaint now, you shoulda seen > it in 1975... > >> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message >> ... >> >>>Richard Neidich wrote: >>> >>>>Both places I recomended are walking to Bistro Jeanty, Buchon and French >>>>Laundry. >>>> >>>>Plus Yountville is a quaint little town. >>> >>>I remember when it was... 20 years ago... >>> >>>:-) >>> >>>Dana >> >> |
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In article > ,
"JB" > wrote: > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm seeking. > > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. I'd > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some places > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions from > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at a > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to try > out on the next visit? > > TIA > > John * My wife and I prefer the Calistoga area, since that puts your home base at the north end of the Napa Valley and the south end of a large number of Sonoma wineries. The Calistoga Inn is not what I would call a high-end resort. There are several almost equal hot-spring oriented inns in the area. *Don't* stay in Nance's motel -- it's too close to the highway and therefore noisy. Also, don't succumb to those motels right on H'Way 29, for example around Trancas (sp?) Road. Even Dr. Wilkinson's in Calistoga is a reasonable place. If you drive from San Francisco, I would not go across the Bay Bridge and head north for the city of Napa. Go north across the GGate Bridge and turn east (right) on H'Way 37, then H'Way 121 and follow the signs to the town of Sonoma. Stop at the Sonoma Cheese Factory, right on the main town square, and pick up a loaf of good bread and a chunk of cheese. Then head for a local winery that has a good picnic area. I like Gundlach-Bundschu, which has some reasonably priced chardonnays and an absolutely beautiful picnic spot. After lunch you can head east to Highway 29 and explore the Napa Valley. I would cross over to the Silverado trail as soon as possible -- less traffic and beautiful views. If you have time, go north from Calistoga up toward the Dry Creek and Russian River wineries. One of my favorite stops is the Dry Creek Vineyards -- I've been visiting them since Dave Stare (MIT Engineer) opened the place in 1976. I remember drinking the free-run juice directly from the crusher -- beautiful stuff: sweet enough to put on your pancakes! If you have lots of time and are really just touristing, take the gondola lift to the top of the Sterling Winery. There is a self-guided tour and the view is fabulous! The wine is less than fabulous, but not bad. The Merlot is probably their best. Steer clear of those big places -- Inglenook, BV, etc. You'll see the tour buses parked all over. Have fun! earle * PS: Re-reading the above, I think I'll join you! -- __ __/\_\ /\_\/_/ \/_/\_\ earle \/_/ jones |
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Great post! I appreciate the advice. It's looking like we're going to try
and establish a "base" for our four day stay and tour Napa and Sonoma valleys from there, rather than pack up and move to another inn/lodge. I've been leaning toward Yountville but I'll take a look into Calistoga based on your input. Thanks again. John -- "Earle Jones" > wrote in message ... > In article > , > "JB" > wrote: > > > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good > > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm seeking. > > > > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. I'd > > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some places > > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and > > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions from > > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night at a > > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like to try > > out on the next visit? > > > > TIA > > > > John > > * > My wife and I prefer the Calistoga area, since that puts your home > base at the north end of the Napa Valley and the south end of a > large number of Sonoma wineries. The Calistoga Inn is not what I > would call a high-end resort. There are several almost equal > hot-spring oriented inns in the area. *Don't* stay in Nance's motel > -- it's too close to the highway and therefore noisy. > > Also, don't succumb to those motels right on H'Way 29, for example > around Trancas (sp?) Road. Even Dr. Wilkinson's in Calistoga is a > reasonable place. > > If you drive from San Francisco, I would not go across the Bay > Bridge and head north for the city of Napa. > > Go north across the GGate Bridge and turn east (right) on H'Way 37, > then H'Way 121 and follow the signs to the town of Sonoma. Stop at > the Sonoma Cheese Factory, right on the main town square, and pick > up a loaf of good bread and a chunk of cheese. Then head for a > local winery that has a good picnic area. I like Gundlach-Bundschu, > which has some reasonably priced chardonnays and an absolutely > beautiful picnic spot. > > After lunch you can head east to Highway 29 and explore the Napa > Valley. I would cross over to the Silverado trail as soon as > possible -- less traffic and beautiful views. > > If you have time, go north from Calistoga up toward the Dry Creek > and Russian River wineries. One of my favorite stops is the Dry > Creek Vineyards -- I've been visiting them since Dave Stare (MIT > Engineer) opened the place in 1976. I remember drinking the > free-run juice directly from the crusher -- beautiful stuff: sweet > enough to put on your pancakes! > > If you have lots of time and are really just touristing, take the > gondola lift to the top of the Sterling Winery. There is a > self-guided tour and the view is fabulous! The wine is less than > fabulous, but not bad. The Merlot is probably their best. > > Steer clear of those big places -- Inglenook, BV, etc. You'll see > the tour buses parked all over. > > Have fun! > > earle > * > > PS: Re-reading the above, I think I'll join you! > > -- > __ > __/\_\ > /\_\/_/ > \/_/\_\ earle > \/_/ jones |
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Its all a matter or preferance. I prefer Yountville for several reasons.
Even thought its south end of Napa area it is close to the City of Napa, The Copia, 10-15 Min from St. Helena. Also easy to get to Silverado trail and avoid traffic. Close and walking distance to restaurants. Never need car at night. Also, I drove from hotel to Chateau St Jean in about 35 Minutes. If you want to do a baloon ride over NAPA 2-3 companies launch from Yountville accross street from hotels at Vintages. On a clear day you can see Golden Gate and Pacific. Again its all preferences. "JB" > wrote in message .net... > Great post! I appreciate the advice. It's looking like we're going to try > and establish a "base" for our four day stay and tour Napa and Sonoma > valleys from there, rather than pack up and move to another inn/lodge. > I've > been leaning toward Yountville but I'll take a look into Calistoga based > on > your input. > > Thanks again. > > John > > -- > "Earle Jones" > wrote in message > ... >> In article > , >> "JB" > wrote: >> >> > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good >> > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm > seeking. >> > >> > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. > I'd >> > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some > places >> > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and >> > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions > from >> > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night >> > at > a >> > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like >> > to > try >> > out on the next visit? >> > >> > TIA >> > >> > John >> >> * >> My wife and I prefer the Calistoga area, since that puts your home >> base at the north end of the Napa Valley and the south end of a >> large number of Sonoma wineries. The Calistoga Inn is not what I >> would call a high-end resort. There are several almost equal >> hot-spring oriented inns in the area. *Don't* stay in Nance's motel >> -- it's too close to the highway and therefore noisy. >> >> Also, don't succumb to those motels right on H'Way 29, for example >> around Trancas (sp?) Road. Even Dr. Wilkinson's in Calistoga is a >> reasonable place. >> >> If you drive from San Francisco, I would not go across the Bay >> Bridge and head north for the city of Napa. >> >> Go north across the GGate Bridge and turn east (right) on H'Way 37, >> then H'Way 121 and follow the signs to the town of Sonoma. Stop at >> the Sonoma Cheese Factory, right on the main town square, and pick >> up a loaf of good bread and a chunk of cheese. Then head for a >> local winery that has a good picnic area. I like Gundlach-Bundschu, >> which has some reasonably priced chardonnays and an absolutely >> beautiful picnic spot. >> >> After lunch you can head east to Highway 29 and explore the Napa >> Valley. I would cross over to the Silverado trail as soon as >> possible -- less traffic and beautiful views. >> >> If you have time, go north from Calistoga up toward the Dry Creek >> and Russian River wineries. One of my favorite stops is the Dry >> Creek Vineyards -- I've been visiting them since Dave Stare (MIT >> Engineer) opened the place in 1976. I remember drinking the >> free-run juice directly from the crusher -- beautiful stuff: sweet >> enough to put on your pancakes! >> >> If you have lots of time and are really just touristing, take the >> gondola lift to the top of the Sterling Winery. There is a >> self-guided tour and the view is fabulous! The wine is less than >> fabulous, but not bad. The Merlot is probably their best. >> >> Steer clear of those big places -- Inglenook, BV, etc. You'll see >> the tour buses parked all over. >> >> Have fun! >> >> earle >> * >> >> PS: Re-reading the above, I think I'll join you! >> >> -- >> __ >> __/\_\ >> /\_\/_/ >> \/_/\_\ earle >> \/_/ jones > > |
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Its all a matter or preferance. I prefer Yountville for several reasons.
Even thought its south end of Napa area it is close to the City of Napa, The Copia, 10-15 Min from St. Helena. Also easy to get to Silverado trail and avoid traffic. Close and walking distance to restaurants. Never need car at night. Also, I drove from hotel to Chateau St Jean in about 35 Minutes. If you want to do a baloon ride over NAPA 2-3 companies launch from Yountville accross street from hotels at Vintages. On a clear day you can see Golden Gate and Pacific. Again its all preferences. "JB" > wrote in message .net... > Great post! I appreciate the advice. It's looking like we're going to try > and establish a "base" for our four day stay and tour Napa and Sonoma > valleys from there, rather than pack up and move to another inn/lodge. > I've > been leaning toward Yountville but I'll take a look into Calistoga based > on > your input. > > Thanks again. > > John > > -- > "Earle Jones" > wrote in message > ... >> In article > , >> "JB" > wrote: >> >> > Slightly off topic and I apologize but I'm hoping for some good >> > recommendations and this group should be a resource for what I'm > seeking. >> > >> > My wife and I will be in the San Francisco area the last week in March. > I'd >> > like to travel over to Napa Valley while there. I'm looking at some > places >> > to stay. I've seen the Wine Spectator reviews on Auberge du Soleil and >> > Calistoga Inn, the high end resorts, but I wanted to get some opinions > from >> > others. Has anyone taken this trip before and, if so, spent the night >> > at > a >> > place you'd recommend? Or, heard/saw of another place that you'd like >> > to > try >> > out on the next visit? >> > >> > TIA >> > >> > John >> >> * >> My wife and I prefer the Calistoga area, since that puts your home >> base at the north end of the Napa Valley and the south end of a >> large number of Sonoma wineries. The Calistoga Inn is not what I >> would call a high-end resort. There are several almost equal >> hot-spring oriented inns in the area. *Don't* stay in Nance's motel >> -- it's too close to the highway and therefore noisy. >> >> Also, don't succumb to those motels right on H'Way 29, for example >> around Trancas (sp?) Road. Even Dr. Wilkinson's in Calistoga is a >> reasonable place. >> >> If you drive from San Francisco, I would not go across the Bay >> Bridge and head north for the city of Napa. >> >> Go north across the GGate Bridge and turn east (right) on H'Way 37, >> then H'Way 121 and follow the signs to the town of Sonoma. Stop at >> the Sonoma Cheese Factory, right on the main town square, and pick >> up a loaf of good bread and a chunk of cheese. Then head for a >> local winery that has a good picnic area. I like Gundlach-Bundschu, >> which has some reasonably priced chardonnays and an absolutely >> beautiful picnic spot. >> >> After lunch you can head east to Highway 29 and explore the Napa >> Valley. I would cross over to the Silverado trail as soon as >> possible -- less traffic and beautiful views. >> >> If you have time, go north from Calistoga up toward the Dry Creek >> and Russian River wineries. One of my favorite stops is the Dry >> Creek Vineyards -- I've been visiting them since Dave Stare (MIT >> Engineer) opened the place in 1976. I remember drinking the >> free-run juice directly from the crusher -- beautiful stuff: sweet >> enough to put on your pancakes! >> >> If you have lots of time and are really just touristing, take the >> gondola lift to the top of the Sterling Winery. There is a >> self-guided tour and the view is fabulous! The wine is less than >> fabulous, but not bad. The Merlot is probably their best. >> >> Steer clear of those big places -- Inglenook, BV, etc. You'll see >> the tour buses parked all over. >> >> Have fun! >> >> earle >> * >> >> PS: Re-reading the above, I think I'll join you! >> >> -- >> __ >> __/\_\ >> /\_\/_/ >> \/_/\_\ earle >> \/_/ jones > > |
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Richard Neidich wrote: > Its all a matter or preferance. I prefer Yountville for several reasons. > Even thought its south end of Napa area it is close to the City of Napa, The > Copia, 10-15 Min from St. Helena. Also easy to get to Silverado trail and > avoid traffic. Dick, If one stays in Calistoga, the Sliverado Trail is also there for the pickins. Lincoln Rd., the main drag connects 29 to the ST with only a couple of stop lights in your way (it's also a short distance at the N end of the Valley). To me, easy access to Doc Wilkinson's for "The Works" trumps all else ;-) > > > Close and walking distance to restaurants. Never need car at night. > > Also, I drove from hotel to Chateau St Jean in about 35 Minutes. Certainly, access to Sonoma Valley, Sonoma and the Valley of the Moon is easier from that end of the Napa Valley, but for Geyserville, the Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander Valleys, Calistoga is a far better staging ground. Mark Lipton |
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