Vibe
Nostalgic American road trip culture comes alive with fire pits, lawn games, and retro mid-century styling across leafy outdoor lounge spaces.
“Retro roadside throwback”
AvroKO reimagined a 1946 motel with camper-van banquettes, graphic tiles, and retro road-trip details.
Three geothermal mineral pools fed by natural springs, paired with DIY mud bakes and herbal salt soaks.
A former 1946 Sunburst Motel is reimagined into a mid-century lodge in wine-country Calistoga.
At the head of the Silverado Trail on Lincoln Avenue, a short stroll from downtown Calistoga.
Rooms
Camper rooms feature retro bench seating that folds into beds, while newer suites open onto private balconies facing the Vaca Mountains.
Wellness
Three geothermal mineral pools range from cool plunges to a hot soaking tub, alongside MoonAcre Spa's signature DIY mud bakes.
Backstory
Built in 1946 as the Sunburst Motel, the roadside property was reimagined as an homage to mid-century motor lodge culture.
Eat & drink
Fleetwood serves wood-fired pizzas and oak-grilled plates alongside Napa Valley wines on an outdoor patio bordered by fire pits.
The neighborhood
Located at the northern tip of the Silverado Trail, downtown Calistoga tasting rooms and boutique shops sit a short bike ride away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.