Hundreds of wineries dot the rolling hills in Napa and Sonoma counties, the heart of California wine country.
Visitors come from all over the globe for the region’s beautiful vineyards, quaint towns, hot air balloon rides, world-class cuisine, and, of course, wine.
Travelers looking to get pampered should consider these top luxury hotels.
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Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort, Napa Valley
It’s no wonder royalty, A-list celebrities, and athletes keep returning to the luxury Calistoga Ranch: It’s in a class all by itself.
Guests rent exquisite private lodges, set on a private 157-acre park-like property complete with hiking trails and a top-of-the-line restaurant and spa.
Attention to detail carries over from room design to landscape planning — all modules for the lodges were flown in by helicopter to minimize impact on surrounding trees and to maximize privacy. The property boasts plenty of activities, including outdoor yoga, a beautiful heated outdoor pool, a bocce court, a fabulous fitness center, and wine tasting seminars. If guests decide to venture out for some reason, they can easily access downtown Calistoga and other towns with not only loaner bikes, but loaner Mercedes-Benzes!
Kenwood Inn and Spa, Sonoma Valley
Kenwood Inn and Spa is located in Sonoma County, but the hotel and grounds evoke beautiful Tuscany.
The European-style property impresses with its lush gardens and courtyards as well as its exquisite fountains and pools.
The 29 private and spacious rooms are individually decorated with romantic Mediterranean-inspired decor, and are furnished with cozy fireplaces, quality Italian linens, oversize showers, and personal balconies (some with stunning vineyard views). The ultra-luxurious spa helps ensure that guests feel pampered.
Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley
This 50-room luxury inn is one of the most exclusive (and expensive) destinations in California wine country.
Despite its intimate size, it has all the amenities of a larger resort: a 7,000-square-foot luxury spa, a lovely pool, and a Michelin-star restaurant.
Views of the surrounding countryside are phenomenal, the grounds are lush and peaceful, and the homey rooms all come with huge terraces (and, in most, fireplaces and soaking tubs). It’s a truly special, romantic retreat, and it’s location in Rutherford is convenient for exploring Napa Valley.
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