Vibe
Guests gather around courtyard fire pits beside ceramic magnolia sculptures, greeted with local wine pours and a tranquil Napa Valley rhythm.
“Intimate courtyard cove”
Wine-country hospitality with two Michelin Keys, a vinotherapy spa, daily happiest hour, heated lap pool.
Erin Martin interiors feature ceramic magnolia sculptures, brass skeleton-key wall, and curated rotating art exhibits.
The Spa at North Block offers vinotherapy facials, Un-Corked exfoliation, and a Have It All ritual.
On Washington Street in Yountville, an easy stroll between the town's tasting rooms and world-class restaurants.
Rooms
Balconies face the courtyard or Mayacamas Mountains, with heated bathroom floors, deep soaking tubs, and gas fireplaces in select rooms.
Wellness
The spa pairs regional vinotherapy with wine-cork reflexology, steps from a heated outdoor lap pool and whirlpool framed by rolling hills.
Eat & drink
North Block Restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas, hand-rolled pastas, and local wines, spilling onto the courtyard for afternoon happy hour.
The neighborhood
Set along Washington Street, the hotel provides custom cruiser bicycles for pedaling between downtown Yountville tasting rooms and the Vine Trail.
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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.