Napa Valley, CaliforniaYountville
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Rammed-earth vineyard hideaway
Yountville Napa Valley, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Rammed-earth vineyard hideaway
Low-slung pavilions of rammed earth and salvaged timber create an eco-conscious retreat framed by olive trees and quiet courtyards.
“Although the sleek counter says it’s clearly a hotel lobby, the warm welcome and nurturing atmosphere bring to mind a sanctuary-like retreat.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Pioneering LEED Platinum architecture constructed with 100,000 square feet of salvaged wood.
Remarkable
Guest suites transform into private spas equipped with steam showers and concealed treatment tables.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
The construction, which looks like sandstone or blond concrete, is actually rammed earth — for several slightly boring reasons it’s greener than all the alternatives, and anyway it lends a distinctive look.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open directly onto Yountville, putting Bouchon Bakery and The French Laundry an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Suites double as private treatment spaces, outfitted with concealed massage tables, steam showers, and deep bathtubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
The heated rooftop pool looks out over the valley hills, and b Spa provides botanical vinotherapy treatments.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Lucy Restaurant sources directly from the on-site organic garden, serving seasonal dishes in the dining room and shaded patio.
The design-forward resort is one of only seven U.S. hotels to hold LEED Platinum certification, reflecting stringent standards for energy performance, water use, and materials.
How it began
The grounds occupy the 1926 homestead of Italian immigrants John and Lucy Bardessono, who farmed the land for decades.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.