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Auberge du Soleil Review
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Auberge du Soleil
$$$$, Rutherford
Fodor's Review:
Taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, this renowned hotel cultivates a Mediterranean look. It's luxury as simplicity: earth-tone tile floors, heavy wood furniture, and terra-cotta colors. The spare style is backed with lavish amenities, though, such as plasma TVs, private terraces, and truly grand bathrooms, many with whirlpool tubs and extra-large showers with multiple shower heads. The Auberge du Soleil restaurant has an impressive wine list and serves a Mediterranean-inflected menu that relies largely on local produce. Be sure to ask for a table on the terrace in fair weather. The bar serves less expensive fare until 11 PM nightly.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Timeless Elegance Continues
Posted by Diane from San Francisco Bay Area on 12/21/05
This is one of my top 3 favorite hotels in the country. I have been there several times and am just enamored by it. It is luxe and sophistication to the max. I was (selfishly) a bit disappointed that the recent room renovation did away with their signature fuschia upholstery; despite it's lengthy run it was still vibrant, indulgent, fresh and unique. Being a hotel interior designer myself I was pleasantly suprised to see a hotel that proudly went beyond the typical decor bounderies. Service is excellent, food outstanding, endless wine list, view superbe, lovely pool and fitness area, and the Spa is to die for (and I've been to many high-end spas). My only negative experience was in the winter during very cold weather. The heating system went out at night and it was freezing in the room. The hotel did reduce our rate by 50% and as we were staying in a suite @ $750/night, it was greatly appreciated. I will glady return over and over.
INFO
- Address: 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., off Silverado Trail north of Rte. 128, Rutherford, CA, 94573
- Phone: 707/963-1211; 800/348-5406
- Fax: 707/963-8764
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 18 rooms, 32 suites
- In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator, DVD, Internet.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, tennis court, bar, pool, gym, spa, no-smoking rooms.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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