Fodor's Expert Review Vintage House

Part of the 22-acre Estate Yountville complex—other sections include sister lodging Hotel Villagio, the 13,000-square-foot Spa at The Estate, and shops and restaurants—this downtown hotel consists of two-story brick buildings along verdant landscaped paths shaded by mature trees. The guest rooms, from standard kings and queens to loft suites and bungalowlike villas, are among the Napa Valley's most aesthetically pleasing accommodations. All have wood-burning fireplaces, 65-inch flat-screen TVs, safes, minibars, Nespresso coffeemakers, and balconies or patios, some with egg-chair swings. The bathrooms have either oversize whirlpool bathtubs or tiled walk-in showers with two rain-shower heads. Natural light in the lobby reflecting off white walls and the equally white vaulted ceiling set an elegant tone that's reinforced by the chandelier, hardwood floors, and plush furniture in shades of purple and gray.