12 Trendiest Hotels in Napa and Sonoma
Hipness is always in the eye of the beholder. For some folks, it's all about design, with others focusing on the party scene or artsy elements. With a few exceptions, Wine Country hotels don't strive for Vegas cool or Manhattan chic, but these dozen places pair a keen sense of style with an upbeat vibe. These are the best hip places to stay in Wine Country.
AutoCamp Russian River
Why it made the list
Can't get much cooler than having s'mores around the campfire under towering Guerneville redwoods before repairing to a plush bed inside a tricked-out Airstream with all the comforts of home.
boon hotel+spa
Why it made the list
This motel-style mini resort kickstarted Guerneville's reputation as a hipster haven when it debuted in 2008. A decade later its aesthetic still feels au courant.
Senza Hotel
Why it made the list
A boutique hotel between downtown Napa and Yountville, Senza oozes style with haute fabrics, finishes, fixtures, and furniture. After a splashy 2017 renovation, the several-building complex's oldest structure, the 1870 Parker Mansion, contains the most tech-bedecked rooms.
The Astro Motel
Why it made the list
Santa Rosa's fun midcentury-modern motel opened a few weeks earlier than expected to accommodate refugees from October 2017's wildfires. This well-run reboot of a 1963 property is as cute as a button. The price is right, too.
Hotel Villagio
Why it made the list
A spa hotel receiving a 2018 facelift, downtown Yountville's Hotel Villagio is poised to become the happenin' sister to nearby Vintage House, renovated in 2017 and pretty groovy on her own.
h2hotel
Why it made the list
The quintessence of hip when it opened in 2012, this Healdsburg hotel known for environmentally friendly practices continues to entice eco-conscious travelers yearning to dispense with formality without sacrificing service and style.
North Block Hotel
Why it made the list
Unpretentious style and offhand luxury are the hallmarks of this 20-room Yountville boutique hotel. Design grace notes abound, with plants in the rooms adding a homey touch. The on-site Redd Wood restaurant for casual Italian is an added plus.
Solage
Why it made the list
Guests at this resort for active types socialize at the main pool and Solbar restaurant and bar, then unwind at the spa with a "Mudslide." An update of Calistoga's traditional mud bath, it concludes with a power nap in a sound-vibration chair.
Archer Hotel Napa
Why it made the list
This downtown Napa newcomer's wall-mounted Napa Valley topographical map pays homage to the area's ag roots, but nearly everything else about the place screams "let's party," from the open-concept lobby to the rooftop pool and bar set to debut in Spring 2018.
SingleThread Farms Inn
Why it made the list
The owners of this Healdsburg inn atop their ground-floor destination restaurant provide sleek luxury in five spacious rooms. The design's divine, and with Control 4 automation systems the technology is state-of-the-art.
Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Why it made the list
A canny pairing of old (1907 mansion) and new (2017 concrete, stone, wood, steel, and glass structures), this St. Helena hotel woos sophisticates with understated interiors and vineyard-view rooms. Touches like the handmade soaps guests receive on arrival only increase the allure.
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