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Napa River Inn

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Kenneth K.

This hotel was a last minute decision bc my wife wanted to see this year's Napa Lighted Art Festival. Last year we stayed at a different hotel close to another display so deciding on Napa River Inn was an easy decision as it was adjacent to number 1 & 2 displays. Our balcony overlooked the river area in addition you can see two art displays even in the early dark morning! Yes we are early risers. Checkin time was 4 PM as we arrived an hour early & was able to park in front of the hotel complimentary. They do give you a parking ticket to place on your car dash area so they can acknowledge you are staying at their hotel. Also they give a complimentary breakfast with the bakery (20 voucher) nearby I think it's called Sweeties but bc my wife was on a restricted diet we passed on it plus we left very early in the morning anyway. Few cons: the hot water for the bathtub took forever to arrive. If you're staying on second floor you can hear your neighbors above walking back & forth. They only have Pluto TV. No local news station or ESPN channels although my wife found that Pluto TV cool! When we initially entered the room it was chilly so my wife turned on the heat with the old style heater so it was annoyingly noisy! Seriously! Luckily we like sleeping in a cool room which worked out better later that night. They had organic coffee & tea & organic lotion which was a plus. Our king bed was nice, firm & cool bedding which was warm enough later. We were thankful for a Friday night that we had a quiet evening so we could sleep the rest of the night! Yay!

Pretty sad looking gym (though it did have a fridge with waters and mini lavender towelettes)
Tansy W.

The pros: - Conveniently located downtown near lots of restaurants and along the river, making for beautiful views. - Your room comes with a $20 credit for breakfast / pastries at Sweet Little Pies next door (which they can also deliver). - The rooms include a fridge and keurig coffeemaker. The cons: - The hotel very much has an old motel feel and is in desperate need of an upgrade (including the bathrooms). The carpets look like they're from the 80s and the rooms are a little stuffy. - The amenities are not great. See photo of the small, stuffy "fitness center." - Given its downtown location, it got loud at night which made it hard to sleep since we could hear everyone late at night at the bars. Over all, would not recommend staying here.

Aileen M.

Hubby and I spent the night at Napa River Inn on a weekday in May. Located at the Historic Napa Mill, the hotel and buildings were really charming from the outside. Our room, E212, was on the 2nd floor of the Embaradero Building and overlooked the parking lot. The building smelled old and musty, combined with a very strong floral scent likely added to cover previous aforementioned smells. Our room itself was fine; it didn't smell bad, had a propane fireplace, had a decent bed, and the small, outdated shower was alright. Front desk staff was cordial. We didn't have any other interaction with other staff or housekeeping. We were, however, rudely awakened around 6 am by garbage trucks in their parking lot and we made sure to let the front desk know about it on our way out. While we liked the location of Napa River Inn, I would not make a repeat visit. There wasn't anything particularly nice or comfortable and our stay was mediocre.

Shower in bathroom
Jesse B.

Let me start by saying what a great location this hotel has , everything is close by and there's a lot of great places to eat within walking distance. Check in was very easy and the employees are all super friendly and nice . We even got a free box of pastries in the morning with our stay. The hotel was very quiet and gave off a nice relaxing peaceful vibe . The room itself was comfortable and the balcony was nice . The decor itself wasn't my style but I get that they are going for a certain look to go with the area you stay in. The bed was very nice and the bathroom was as well . Would definitely stay here again when coming back because of its location and the great experience we had here .

Right in front of our room.
Brenda M.

We booked a last minute stay to celebrate my husband's birthday. So glad we chose Napa River Inn! Nice room, with a lovely garden terrace, and a view of the river. The room included a refrigerator and a coffee maker. We were given a $20.00 credit towards breakfast at Sweeties. We enjoyed a delicious egg croissant sandwich. The hotel is located on Main Street which is close to many shops, restaurants, and wine tastings rooms.

Kristin S.

What an amazing place to stay! My girlfriend and I were celebrating our 40th birthdays with a trip to Napa. This was a surprise trip from my husband and he chose The Napa River Inn for us to stay at. I am so incredibly happy he did. Once I knew what the surprise was, he connected me with Heather from concierge who was so nice and quick with her responses to my emails and inquiries about the area. She recommended several amazing restaurants and wineries that we did end up going to. Her recommendations were all spot on. Check in was a breeze - and bonus - it was Heather that checked us in! We arrived on a Friday about an hour before 4 pm and luckily enough - our room was ready. Our room was perfect. The beds were comfy, the shower had great pressure and everything was clean. There was even a bottle of wine and chocolates from Heather in celebration of our birthdays. She was seriously the best! In fact, every staff member there was great. Housekeeping was always on top of our room and also had special little touches that normal housekeeping services don't provide. The Inn also has a couple of restaurants on the property, a bakery (which also delivers your pastries every morning to your door), a sweets shop and a general store. During our time there, there was also a wine tasting being conducted in the lobby which my girlfriend and I really enjoyed as well. The location just can't be beat. River views, closeness to the Napa Train, restaurants and shops. Absolutely perfect. When I go back to Napa, I will for sure be booking my room here again.

Not all rooms have the claw foot tub I saw in reviews.
Wendy B.

I have stayed here twice, once with my husband in January and again with my step Daugher in May. On my 2nd trip they had a card in my room as well as a bottle of red wine to thank me for using them again. The trip in January we were there January 2nd and most of Napa was closed and doing renovations so I highly suggest not going to Napa that first week or 2 of the new year. May the weather was still a bit chilly but everything was open so we got to enjoy the location and all the hotel has to offer. The rooms both times were clean and nice and the location is fabulous. They have breakfast that they get from a little shop that is part of the same building as the hotel and will deliver pastries to your room, or give you $10 per person towards breakfast there at Sweetie Pies. They have great coffee in the room, gorgeous views from both of our stays, friendly and fast help with luggage taken to room and one day I went in and asked the man and lady behind the counter if there was anything going on locally and they gave us FREE tickets to the Blue Note for a concert that was absolutely amazing. Between the views, the friendliness of staff, and location I cant think of a better place to stay in Napa.

Main view of the room from the front door.
Ramona T.

We stayed for three nights in the Historic Deluxe Room (the Hatt room to be exact) and had a wonderful visit. The room was beautifully decorated with excellent small extra touches that enhanced our stay. Real cream for the coffee in the mini fridge, my loose charging cords bound up by housekeeping in a branded cordkeeper, cleaning wipes left on top of my laptop, just little additional things that made the experience that much nicer. The breakfast pastries were delicious and convenient and the staff was friendly and helpful. It's an old building, so the insulation didn't seem powerful in terms of sound or temperature, but on a quiet, early spring weekend, with the heater and the fireplace, it was a lovely place to stay in downtown Napa.

Bailey S.

Was here for a client program and the entire staff, front desk and the bell team were exceptional. Special shout out to bell team members Per, Thomas and Victor as well as Heather and Sara. Thanks for all you did to welcome our guests!

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Beautiful stay , great views of the winery areas just breathtaking place to stay. Great and friendly room service

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The room was beautiful, love the wine soap and shampoo, and breakfast (from Sweetie Pies) was delicious!

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The Meritage is a pretty sizeable resort in Napa…read more Check In: The check in was a bit of a disappointment. The line was very long and we waited around 20 to 30 minutes just to make it to the front desk. As the second experience you have on the property (the first is the valet), this felt like a bad start to the stay. But once we made it to the desk, the attendant was friendly, accommodating, and gave a great overview of the amenities and benefits associated with our particular stay. Decor: The overall decor/theme at Meritage is modern vineyard farmhouse - think neutral tones, large windows, and exposed wood beams. It's beautiful, current, and feels elevated. Service: As noted above, check in was solid. And when we asked for a late check out in line with the credit card benefits we have, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a late check out that extended well into the afternoon, which allowed for us to enjoy the property even longer. We had to ask for our room to be cleaned which was a little disappointing. We weren't advised at check in that we needed to ask and for an upscale property that charges a premium for rooms, this was a service that we expected to be included without request. Room: The room was great. Spacious -- has an art deco vibe. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom shower is a good enough size with good water pressure. The vanity on the bathroom is modern with an electric mirror that allows you to tailor the lighting. There's also a coffee station, a desk, drawer for clothes, and when we arrived there were two complementary bottles of water and a bottle of red wine. Amenities: As to the pool, I appreciate that there are two -- a family friendly pool and an over 21 pool. For that, you can forgive the size of the pool, which isn't terribly large. There also a hot tub as well, which was nice for the weather during our stay. I will say that they were fairly lax about enforcing the age restrictions at the pool as on our last day a large group with several children invaded the area. There are several restaurants and lounges and even a little bowling alley, which is such a cool addition to the property. Overall, we had a pleasant stay at the Meritage. Though for the cost, I expected a little more at that price level. I'd stay again if offered at a lower price point.

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My wife and I stayed here last minute on a recent weekend. The place was great. We stayed in the…read moremain house. They couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. We got champagne at check in along with fantastic cookies. The room was well appointed with a fireplace and private hot tub in room. The shower too was spacious, clean, and powerful. Overall the place checked all the boxes and then some. The breakfast was over and above our expectations. Fresh fruit and a delicious homemade muffin to start. Cold juices and hot coffee. Yogurt and granola. All before the menu comes out with a custom made hot breakfast. My wife got avocado toast and I got an omelette. Both came with house made potatoes and mine had an option for a variety of toasts to choose from. All delicious and a great way to start the day. Really grateful to have found this place and already thinking about when we could go back. Also, perhaps most important, it's walkable to just about everything downtown, including the oxbow market and all the restaurants and shops in between, of which there are many.

I cannot say enough great things about The Inn on First. We were greeted as soon as we walked in…read moreand provided with info for our stay. We were walked back to our room and grab some freshly baked cookies on the way. The room was so cute and perfect for a romantic getaway. It had a heart shaped soaking tub, a large shower, a comfortable bed and a fireplace that was very powerful. They cook your breakfast fresh every morning and you have a choice between their regular menu items or the special of the day. They also have a yogurt and juice bar. They bring out coffee by the carafe. I ordered the avocado toast each morning because I loved it so much. He ordered the specials each morning and no matter what we ordered, it was delicious. They have free parking in the back and it's easy driving distance to downtown Napa and the Valley wineries. I definitely recommend The Inn on First.

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