Auberge du Soleil

Top choice in Napa Valley


The top splurge for a no-holds-barred romantic weekend, Auberge’s hillside cottages are second to none. The view will very much define your lodging choice, but opting for a valley view room with panoramic windows is well worth the splurge. Most of the rooms come with a fireplace.

Dining here is also well worth it (breakfast mains $16 to $22, lunch $23 to $43, three-/four-course prix-fixe dinner $120/$140). Certainly an iconic Napa experience. Make reservations; arrive before sunset.


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