St. Helena, CA attracts visitors looking for a quintessential Wine Country experience, and the town’s luxury hotels and cozy boutique inns make it an easy choice for first-timers to the Napa Valley. With its central location, it is also a perfect starting point for visiting the region’s sensational vineyards, wineries, and world-class dining. There are many options for lodging in the area, and when it comes to choosing a hotel for your stay, the choices can be a little daunting. Use this guide to check out some of the best hotels in St. Helena and start packing for your Napa Valley getaway.

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Meadowood Napa Valley

A pairing of luxury and seclusion make Meadowood Napa Valley a romantic option. Located twelve miles from the Silverado Trail, Meadowood offers a true getaway for visitors, where stunning grounds, woods, and lush vineyards are all within eyeshot. Resort amenities, such as croquet, golf, and a spa, wile away the hours, and their two restaurants, one of which is rated 3 Michelin Stars, are absolutely splurge-worthy and delicious. A Master Sommelier is in residence to answer guests’ inquiries about wine, grape growing, and the Napa Valley.

Insider Tip

The hotel’s property offers fantastic, nearby hiking opportunities; a 3-mile trail with stunning views of the valley begins at Meadowood. Bring the hiking boots, as the path can get mossy.

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Wydown Hotel

Wydown Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown St. Helena, and boasts a chic, modern vibe. The hotel’s twelve rooms have a fresh, sophisticated look, yet remain comfortable and inviting. The “Living Room” lobby also encourages relaxation with its leather couches, TV, board games, and books, where guests like to lounge while sharing the stories from their days. Make new friends, and then walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner or a nightcap.

Insider Tip

The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum at the St. Helena Public Library Center. For a nice change of pace, wander over to learn about the life of the writer of Treasure Island.

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Alila Napa Valley

Part historic farmhouse and part sprawling Wine Country resort, Las Alcobas is one of the newest St. Helena luxury accommodations. A dozen different room and suite options are available and are outfitted with streamlined Italian furnishings, in-room soaking tubs, and private outdoor areas with fire pits. Wake up and call it a day all next to a picturesque, neighboring vineyard and be sure to enjoy a meal at their onsite restaurant, Acacia House, lead by famed chef, Chris Cosentino.

Insider Tip

Don’t drop your personal wellness goals during your stay. The hotel offers not only a 24-hour fitness center with ample equipment and dedicated yoga and meditation studio with stellar views, but also a world-class spa to soothe and combat stress. Atrio has a robust massage menu that includes Eastern and Western options, along with aroma blending, facials, and even full weekend retreats.

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Wine Country Inn & Cottages Napa Valley

St. Helena’s Wine Country Inn may be nestled into a working vineyard and a world away from the every day, but it’s just moments from the action of town and the neighboring city of Calistoga. Romantic and relaxing, the Inn offers beautiful rooms and cottages with a laundry list of fantastic complimentary amenities, like their Wine Country breakfast of artisanal bread, fresh fruit, and quiche, weekly wine tastings, and onsite parking. Partner these perks with cozy bedding, modern design, and their heated, full-size swimming pool, and you have quite the memorable escape to Napa Valley.

Insider Tip

No need to leave Fido at home, the Wine Country Inn is pet-friendly and offers a fantastic getaway for your furry friends.

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Southbridge Napa Valley

Southbridge Napa Valley is a luxury boutique hotel located walking distance from many of St. Helena’s wineries, shops, and restaurants. The ivy-covered building makes an elegant home base during a stay with bright and airy rooms that have been outfitted with plush furnishings, and their country breakfast is complimentary and includes local pastries and seasonal fruit. The Health Spa Napa Valley is located next door for those seeking relaxing massages and other spa treatments.