Play: Sleep in style at these chic new Napa inns.
4 worth a visit in Napa
You wouldn’t know there was a lumber shortage in Napa Valley, where world-class inns and hotels have been sprouting up from Napa to Calistoga. Some are major remodels, like Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Spa in Calistoga, which celebrated its grand reopening last month. Others, like downtown Napa’s modern boutique R Inn, are brand-new.
Milliken Creek Inn, Napa
After months of renovations, this 11-room hideaway nestled on the bank of the Napa River reopened last month. Look for modern, neutral decor, custom furnishings and reimagined spaces, including private decks and fire pits. Tech upgrades include mobile keyless entry and in-room Bluetooth Tivoli speakers and 55-inch Samsung televisions with complimentary Apple TV streaming services. Don’t forget the cooked-to-order breakfast delivered to your room, and the free s’mores kits. Room rates for all these spots vary by season and day of week; this inn’s rooms start at $495. Details: 1815 Silverado Trail, Napa; www.millikencreekinn.com
R Inn, Napa
Located in a renovated historic building in downtown Napa, this family-owned, contemporary boutique hotel offers five loft suites and 10 courtyard rooms that take inspiration from the small, arty hotels of Europe. It’s got location, design and tech going for it, from original artwork to automatic adjustable beds, rainfall showerheads and heated Toto washlet
bidet toilets. Check out the chef’s kitchen and pantry, accessible to guests, and the complimentary breakfast. Rooms start at $375. DETAILS >> 623 Coombs St., Napa; www. rinnnapa.com
Bann at Oak Knoll Napa
This resort-style bed-and-breakfast in the former Oak Knoll Inn marries the modern luxury of wine country with the Old World opulence of Thai royalty. The brainchild of Lalita Souksamlane, chef and owner of Walnut Creek’s Torsap Thai and San Francisco’s Osha Thai, Bann at Oak Knoll Napa offers three luxurious rooms each designed with elements from the three regions of Thailand. Look for bright jewel tones, handcrafted textiles, a saltwater swimming pool, three-course breakfast and Tesla charging station. Rooms start at $475.
DETAILS >> 2188 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa; bannnapa.com
The George, Napa
Open since March, The George is a luxury boutique inn housed in a restored Queen Anne-style Victorian that dates back to 1891. The inn, featured in the National Register of Historic Places, sits in the heart of downtown Napa, offering nine guest rooms equipped with cloud-like Beautyrest Hybrid Plus mattresses, heated bathroom floors and Molton Brown amenities. Coming soon: a Peloton studio and a speakeasy for wine tasting and movie nights.
DETAILS >> 492 Randolph St., Napa; www. thegeorgenapa.com