Fodor's Expert Review Senza Hotel

Exterior fountains, gallery-quality outdoor sculptures, and decorative rows of grapevines signal the Wine Country–chic aspirations of this boutique hotel operated by the owners of Hall Wines. The several-building complex, just off Highway 29 near the Oak Knoll District, is decorated in soothing shades of gray and brown, with haute fabrics, finishes, fixtures, and furniture throughout.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Although the hotel is beautifully appointed and has vineyard views, it's just off Highway 29 so you may pick up traffic noise outside (the fountains cleverly mitigate some of this).

room

Eighteen spacious rooms in two newer buildings have private balconies or patios (worth the extra expense); all rooms have large flat-screen TVs and fireplaces. Just as modern following renovations completed in 2017 are the rooms in the 1870 Parker Mansion, named for the local seaman who commissioned it. The ultimate accommodation, the two-bedroom, three bath Senza Villa, sleeps up to six.

Clever virtual fireplaces are among the focal points in the splashy Parker Mansion rooms, whose technology also includes Smart TVs, Bluetooth audio stations, and multiple USB ports.

Photo: Cellar King Room

Photo: SENZA King

Photo: Vineyard View Suite / Mitchell Glotzer

bathroom

Bathrooms, all stocked with custom locally made bath products, have oversized showers and large vanity sinks. Some bathrooms have deep soaking tubs. The Parker Mansion bathrooms have side-by-side vanities and glass-framed showers.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Some bathrooms have only a shower.

Photo: Suite bathroom

Photo: Mother's Day gift from the best husband in the world?? weekend getaway to Napa with a nice bath and a glass of wine #besthusbandever #firstmothersday #happymothersday #senzahotelnapa / @rita_lonberger

Photo: SENZA King

lobby

The large lobby/reception area is inside the SENZA House, which contains several accommodations upstairs. Done in shades of gray with white-tile floors, the lobby is in view of the dining room, where breakfast is served and, in the afternoon, wine and cheese.

Photo: Swimming Pool

pool

Lounge chairs and a few cabanas flank the rectangular outdoor swimming pool, just north of the Parker Mansion. A short walkway leads behind the mansion to a secluded area with a hot tub and a fire pit.

Photo: Swimming Pool

spa

Francis & Alexander, a respected Napa Valley–based creator of luxury spa experiences, designed SENZA's program. Guests can partake in their rooms or the small treatment room. Among the most popular experiences are the Trifecta massage, which involves stones, moist compresses, and the therapist's hands, and several regimens that include body buffs followed by massages. Specialty options have been developed for men, pregnant and post-pregnant women, and couples.

The splurge here, available only in the treatment room, is the Full Body Facial, a 2½-hour extravaganza that starts with exfoliation, followed by the application of warm-towel compresses infused with Chardonnay and essential oils. After this, a lavender and grape-seed toner balances the skin. A body serum and moisturizer massage and a wrap that includes a grape-seed mini-facial complete the ensemble.

gym

A carpeted area near the hot tub contains the fitness center. Compact but smartly organized, it has free weights and Matrix treadmills, multi-station conditioning units, and other equipment.

dining

Among the highlights of the self-serve expanded Continental breakfast each morning are pastries from chef Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery, seasonal fresh fruit, and yogurt, cheeses, and meats. Wines and cheeses are offered in the late afternoon, but there's no restaurant here.

drinking

There is no bar on-site.