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AVIA Hotel
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1450 1st StNapa, CA 94559
(707) 224-3900
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
Jessica M. said: "What a pleasant surprise! This location is so clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and really went the extra mile to make our brief stay great. I loved the comfy bed which comes with a choice of pillows that are…" read more »
182 reviews for AVIA Hotel
Review Highlights
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"I stayed in the Master Tub Suite which was AMAZING." In 16 reviews -
"We were in the lux suite which was just the perfect size." In 10 reviews -
"Best hotel in Napa, daily wine tasting with pairing." In 24 reviews
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182 reviews in English
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Review from Dora C.
Fremont, CA
Wow, this was the best hotel I had ever stayed at. It's located in downtown Napa, so its accessible to many shops and restaurants. I stayed in a hotel room with a king bed. We had a lot of space: two lounge chairs, a tv, sink, fridge, etc. The bathroom had a nice big shower with a "chair" to put your clothes or bath accessories on. They also had a lit up mirror for makeup.
The maid service was great! They came in every time we left our hotel room to tidy up and restock on all our supplies such as towels, soap, and toothpaste. Since we had 3 people in a two person bed, we asked for extra bed sheets and pillows. One of the bell boys brought it up really quickly and even offered to set it up for us!
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. If you're in Napa, and can't pick a hotel, try Avia. -
Review from Julia L.
San Jose, CA
5/7/2012
Someone I know talked up this hotel to me so we decided to stay here for one night for our early anniversary celebration. I booked through Expedia but all the rates were the same including when I called the hotel, $229 for a Sunday night.
Our experience with the hotel was not bad, but completely forgettable. The room was teeny-tiny, on the 4th floor overlooking the roof of another building. We checked in at 4 or 4:30 pm (what was conveyed to us as standard check-in time) so I can't imagine this was the only room available. The only conclusion I can draw is that either all their king size bed rooms are teeny tiny or that somehow we got put into a lesser room for booking through Expedia.
The bed was good, the shower was nice but very slippery, AC was in overdrive but it was very hot. I did use their gym and it was ok, lots of machines. I very much disliked that the door to the bathroom was a sliding door, so it did not close completely or provide privacy. Also the floor boards in our room were warped and loose (looked like water damage), my husband almost tripped over them several times.
The staff was courteous, but nobody mentioned the daily wine tasting to us. The concierge was only on until 5 pm and we didn't feel like talking to her the minute we checked in, so we were SOL on that one.
In my opinion, the best part about this hotel is its location, but all other things being equal, I think we will stay somewhere else next time. It just wasn't special for a special event. -
Review from Ann Marie C.
Thornton, CO
5/7/2012
Great hotel in downtown Napa. You can walk to all the shops and restaurants in the area. Easy to get on and off the highway towards Yountville, St.Helena, etc.
Our room was a one bedroom suite with a small balcony/patio. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom fairly large. Everything was new & immaculate.
Each day housekeeping turned down our beds, brought us water, paper, etc. It was very nice touch.
We didn't eat at the restaurant but it looked very nice in there. The bartenders at the lobby bar where I had some wine and then coffee & muffins for breakfast were very nice. Front desk was helpful but the valet guys were the best! They were fast and very polite young men.
We valeted the car for $15 a night because, honestly, we had no idea were the parking lot was or how to get there so I just send heck with it and valeted--totally worth it in my opinion.
Would stay here again for sure if I return to the area. -
Review from Cat C.
I had to book a room super last minute after finding out I won wine tastings for a weekend. He & I always wanted to check out Avia, but either didn't want to pay too much or didn't want to stay for 2 nights. A lot of the hotels in the area were either wayy too expensive or booked up since it was such a busy weekend. We got a rate for $289 a night (not including taxes & fees) for the Master Tub Suite with a king bed, which was a good deal for that weekend. I appreciate how on the reservation part of the room they have a box where you can request a quiet room, which I did & got one.
Not gonna lie, I'm a hotel snob & I make comparisons for a lot in my life, but I was impressed with the room because honestly I wasn't expecting that much. The room was a decent size. I think because I requested the quiet room I didn't get a view, but that's okay. Upon entrance you see the little living room area. Walk past that is the bedroom with a very comfy king bed and the glass fireplace which turns on easily and heats up warm and fast, which was perfect for the cold and rainy nights. Next to the bed lies the huge soaking tub with the only thing seperating it from the bed is a sheer curtain. Just like the rest of the room the bathroom was very mod. I loved the sinks and last but definetely not least the extra large door-less shower...AMAZING! Bath Crashers needs to come to my house & make over my bathroom to mimic Avia's shower! The soaking tub came with some lavendar sea salts, but I couldn't smell them at all. Overnight valet, which we did one night was $15 due to all our luggage and the rain. Self-park is free on the third level & around the corner from the hotel. My room wasn't totally quiet besides the neightbor's water running and occasionally hearing them talk/yell..my room was facing the entrance to the garage with a grate that people would drive over throughout the night/day. Otherwise, it wasn't too bad. Bf & I did like our room, however we both agreed that we just liked the suite more at the Westin Verasa. We liked the bigger bathroom at the Westin a little more and felt that the suite was more suite-like including it's outdoor balcony. The Westin's location is also better than Avia's and there is some free street parking across the street from the hotel as well. And one thing that Avia lacks is a pool! How can you lack an outdoor pool when Napa gets some gorgeous hot weather?!
Overall, Avia Napa still offered a great weekend stay. We would prefer other places first, but wouldn't mind staying at Avia again if our other options aren't avaliable and/or the price is right.Listed in: Wining & Dining & Then Some In…
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Review from Tony B.
Los Angeles, CA
5/20/2012
Wonderful stay this will always be my first choice when coming to Napa. The rooms were delightful and the staff very friendly. We had a wonderful time.
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Review from Christine G.
San Francisco, CA
4/24/2012
Loved this hotel. It's centrally located in Napa.
You can walk across the street and grab a nice lunch or dinner at the various restaurants close by.
My husband, son and I stayed in Napa Valley for my birthday weekend. I've always wanted to check out Avia hotel and since I'm a Hyatt gold passport member I decided to book our stay here. Another plus - they also provide a government rate which is awesome. Though we didn't to use our military discount because the night we stayed wasn't eligible, the prices were still great!
I was able to check-in quickly and was given a room on the fifth floor.
The door men are so helpful and the folks at the bell desk helped us with our luggage which was so great!
They provide self parking for free on the 3rd and 4th floor of the the garage that's located in the back of the hotel.
You can also use the facilities of the gym that's a few steps away free of charge! They also have free wireless internet which was so useful since I had to finish some work related items on Monday morning. Loved that they had free internet and all hotels should definitely offer this service.
The only con was that they didn't have a pool which is the only thing preventing me from giving them five star rating. I would have loved to sit out by a pool since it was such beautiful weather this weekend but everything else was so perfect that I couldn't complain.
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Review from Nicole O.
Newport Beach, CA
5/16/2012
We were here during the week and it was such a nice place to stay. The lobby is beautiful and our rooms were pretty cool and modern. The maids came twice a day to clean our room and for turn down service. Our room had a fridge which we were able to use a part of to store some drinks. The hotel is smack dab in the middle of downtown Napa, which was cool cause we were able to walk everywhere. Valet was $15/night, which we didn't do. The parking lot was right around the corner so we just parked there (plenty of parking space on the 3rd floor only and a short walk). The doormen were also nice and always opened the door for us or offered to help us with our bags.
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Review from Alisi M.
Fairfield, CA
4/28/2012
Stayed in one of the suites there and it was AMAZING the pictures does not do the room justice but it does give you an idea of what it looks like but the expectations are beyond met!
Downtown Napa is a good locations especially if you want to go wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma... you get the best of both worlds. It's not far from HWY 37 if you want to go to SF -
Review from Kayla V.
3/12/2012 6 photos
I would have given Avia 5-Stars if they hadn't double charged us for our stay. They promptly refunded our credit card and offered us a discount for our next stay.
Jimmy N. and I fell in love with this boutique hotel! It's so gorgeous and cozy! Avia gets pretty pricey during high peak season, but we were able to get a great deal on Gilt Jetsetter! My friend was able to get a deal on http://Hotels.com, so shop around if you're on a budget!
The hotel lobby door was lit up with petite lights, there were games of chess set up, an indoor fireplace with comfy sofas/blankets, and a dimly lit bar. I loved all the dark modern furniture and accent pieces. The entryway by the elevators was super pretty! Even the hallways and doors were nice! It was peaceful and quiet during our stay in January, but I can see the common areas getting crowded.
We stayed in a Lux Tub Suite and it's as amazing as it looks in pictures! Rotating plasma tv, comfortable bed/linens, large windows overlooking the terrace, large bathroom and shower (rain shower option), and a cozy living area. Oh, did I forget to mention the awesome tub? It looks sorta out of place, being in the bedroom and all. But, there's a curtain you can pull to make it a little more private. It took a while to fill up the tub, but well worth the wait ;) I enjoyed the Apothecary soaps so much, I asked the cleaning lady for more!
After dinner, we sat outside on the terrace and enjoyed the fire-pits, swings, and comfy sofas. What a perfect way to end a day in Napa.
Parking is free in the back of the hotel. Drive up to the 3rd or 4th floor and look for Avia Hotel parking signs! -
Review from MiKA D.
3/30/2012
I had the pleasure of staying at the AVIA. I loved the accomodations for the large tub suite and I swear, it's so gorgeous! I loved the modern, handsome decor in our suite and just the soaking tub and the walk in shower were the icing on the cake. Besides the swivel flat screen TV, the plush king sized bed and the rest of the amenities, I thought it was money well spent.
Be ready to spend for valet parking per day and how early the hotel bar closes at night; nevertheless this hotel is nestled right in the downtown area of Napa and you are in walking distance to lots of shops, restaurants and bars. -
Review from Juliana C.
San Jose, CA
3/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very modern! Only stayed a night but enjoyed the decor and over-sized shower very much. It's in walking distance to everything downtown, so I'd definitely recommend it if you want to stay in that area.
Tip: Self parking is just around the corner (and free!). -
Review from gretchen s.
Los Angeles, CA
2/28/2012
My friend and I stayed here earlier this month and were both very pleasantly surprised by AVIA. The check in and check out were very smooth. Lucky us, we were upgraded to a corner suite with an outdoor area about the size of my apartment! It was a lot of fun to have that space to enjoy coffee in the morning and some wine at the end of the day.
Our room was really well appointed, though I wish we had a tub. A hot bath on a cool night in the valley would've been nice.
I loved the location. We were walking distance to so many fabulous restaurants - Oenotri (across the street), Bounty Hunter, Morimoto, Gott's and Oxbow market.
There was also a great deck with firepits for all guests to use - and no corkage.
Service was really nice and accommodating.
My only real gripe about the hotel is that it was pretty noisy. We could hear just about everything happening in the hallway. -
Review from Holly G.
Chandler, AZ
3/5/2012
Great time staying here. Right in the middle of the downtown, walking distance to
everything and wonderful rooms! HUGE bathroom and great decor. The shower is
the best part. The customer service is perfection and we always had a nice
employee open the door for us, hold our baggage for us, ect. And they always
greeted us with a smile EVERY single time. Free wine tasting in the lobby on
weeknights was nice as well. Great place! A must stay! -
Review from BIll W.
Napa, CA
2/22/2012
This is a great addition to downtown napa. As soon as the bar has the full liquor license I will give this place five stars. There are young persons in shorts opening the doors for you here. Hmmm...not sure that is necessary. Is it so fancy that we can't walk through the doors ourselves? Especially if we are just going for a drink? But the lobby, bar, and restaurant area are well put together. The upstairs deck and lounge area is awesome. What is most perfect is the location. This is an ideal spot for staying in Napa. This hotel is helping napa look cool.
Why can't I give a 4.5 star review? The AVIA isn't deserving of 5 stars yet, but 4 stars seems too low. I will adjust when they impress me one more time. -
Review from Nicole W.
2/3/2012 4 photos
Gorgeous hotel, gorgeous room, and the best place to spoil myself for my birthday!
Check-in went smoothly and we were in our room in minutes. We had the Lux Tub Suite and I would book this room again in a heartbeat. These rooms feature a large living room with a sofa and chair, a large bedroom with a king size bed and gigantic tub, and a bathroom with two sinks and an enormous shower with two showerheads. There's also a fireplace that can be seen from both the living room and bedroom and two large flat screen TV's.
At first I thought the tub in the bedroom seemed a bit strange, but after soaking in it on a cold January night and staring at the fireplace, I couldn't have imagined a better place to put the thing! The bathtub, fireplace, and duel shower heads were the highlights of the room.
As for amenities, they offered free Wi-Fi, free parking in the garage behind the hotel, an IPod docking station, and great shampoos and soaps. They even had some really nice bath salts from the Apothecary store down the street, but they are only open on the weekends and I sadly couldn't buy any to take back home.
Friendly employees and a nice spot for breakfast. Centrally located in downtown Napa. -
Review from Elnaz S.
WOODLAND HLS, CA
1/24/2012
Beautiful hotel.... over priced. We were there for OFF season and we paid too much...almost $300 a night... we got a room with a tub which we didn't use but would have liked to...our room seemed to never get warm with the fireplace on as well as the heater...
other than that the ambiance downstairs was beautiful.
they had complimentary 10 min massages a certain time as well as wine tasting.
The concierge kept trying to set up wineries for us and either the coupons they gave us were expired, or we would head there and call them back a few times because they didn't really know what was going on... that was a fail -
Review from Brian M.
Los Angeles, CA
4/9/2012
This was a wonderful hotel. The staff was attentive to our needs. The rooms were well-designed and spacious. Upon check-in we received passes to the local gym. They offered a complimentary wine tasting and had a lobby bar (as if you need it after visiting the local wineries). The lease expensive nightly valet rate I have seen in a long time! This was a great value and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to spend time in Napa (and not all their money for a hotel).
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Review from Laura S.
San Francisco, CA
1/4/2012
5 stars for the room and property, 4 stars for the service.
Our room was great. I've stayed at an Avia before in SoCal and they're all the same- sleek and modern but warm.
The service wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either. We couldn't get through to room service, it took 5 phone calls and I kept getting transferred to the general hotel line. The menus in the rooms weren't updated and when we did finally order something that was on the menu, the "artisan bread" included in the charcutterie/cheese plate was just dried bagel chips. It was a very disappointing room service adventure.
I was most entertained by the huge, yellow sticker on the front door that read, "Caution, Automatic Door" which actually meant, "really heavy door that is not automatic, pull me open yourself".
All that said, I will probably stay there again. It's a good value for the price we paid. -
Review from Anna Y.
Livermore, CA
3/18/2012
This hotel was sleek and modern and we liked staying here. The only negatives are that their minibar is on a sensor system, which isn't obvious so when we were picking things up and checking them out, we were charged for them, which we found out later that week. Plus, we could hear the couple in the next room, a-hem, bumping uglies 2 minutes into check-in.
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Review from Django B.
Cambridge, MA
3/21/2012
The Lux Tun Suite was wonderful. I think I liked just about everything about this hotel, from the friendly service to the very comfortable bed and spacious room. And a great bathroom, shower and tub. Definitely worth a redo for my next visit to Napa.
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Review from Brad H.
Pleasant Hill, CA
1/12/2012
My wife and I spent a delightful Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Was so impressed by this hotel.
Loved our room. Took advantage of the online Hyatt upgrad option and ended up with a suite. The bed, the tub, the shower... all divine. I really didn't want to leave the room.
The Terrace is a unique and very inviting space - so many place to hang out and socialize. The bar is fun too.
Employees are quite friendly and helpful. On the evening we arrived, there were free (and wonderful) chair massages in the lobby as well as a complimentary wine tasting from Raymond. We enjoyed both.
We'll be back... we'll even be recommending this hotel for corporate meetings and get aways in our respective firms. -
Review from andi h.
San Francisco, CA
12/31/2011
A fabulous charming hotel in the middle of downtown Napa.
The room was great. Everything looks either new or very well maintained. We stayed at the luxury tub king room that has a huge tub and a large hdtv. The tv rotates so you can see it from either the bed and the living room area. The room also has a small patio with 2 chairs.
The location was also great. It's on first street, pretty much where all the restaurants, shops and rating rooms start. You can walk everywhere. The oxbow public market is about 6 blocks away.
Price is a bit steep. $160/night including breakfast if you are a member of AAA (i stayed in the well between christmas and new year).
Wifi and (self) parking are complimentary.
Overall a wonderful hotel and I'll come back in the future. -
Review from Julie L.
San Jose, CA
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very posh and new hotel. It's apart of Hyatt hotel. This hotel is located center of DTNapa which is VERY convenient. Easy parking or theres hotel parking. Cabs stop for you and the usher opens the door and gets your bags. The rooms are big and the bed is very comfortable. Oh and there's a huge tub in your room for you couples! Wink!
* Passport Holders get 10% off as 12/16/11. -
Review from nardo m.
Alameda, CA
3/13/2012
Nice comfortable hotel in downtown Napa. Rooms are small but nicely appointed. Bathroom has oversized shower with waterall showerhead. Nice amenities. Bed is very comfortable. Service is excellent. Breakfast is yummy. Has free self parking in structure behind hotel, or you can do valet. Walking distance to many shops and galleries, as well as restaurants, river front.
Only warning - don't talk too loud, your neighbor can hear you. We heard ours. -
Review from William R.
Wilton, CT
4/3/2012
Our first stay at the hotel and it was very enjoyable even if the weather was poor. The room was large enough and in perfect order. The restaurant menu for breakfast was a welcome change from the standard Hyatt menu and the food was great. The only negative item is that the hotel does not provide adequate directions to the self parking lot. It is located behind the hotel on a different street.
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Review from Daniel S.
Orange, CA
12/5/2011
Apart from the size of the rooms being too small compared with the price tag, I can't think of anything bad to say about this place. The check-in staff was very accommodating and even allowed us to check in early... at 11 AM! It was perfect since we could drop all our stuff off and then continue on to the wineries!
They have a complimentary appetizer + wine tasting, but the bar was jam packed, so we didn't take advantage of it... Also, the terrace looked very inviting, but it was threatening rain, so we didn't really use that either.
As far as returning, I might check out some other options in the area, but I would consider another stay if for nothing else than the location... assuming I could get a good deal. -
Review from Jackie S.
8/19/2011
Something about staying at B&B has always intrigued me. It so romantic! I picture a fabulous cozy room, with a luscious four post bed and a fireplace!!!
Unfortunately the though of staying in a strangers home and taking part in the community breakfast does not appeal to me. Plus I have a fear of flowered printed wash cloths...scary.
So we opted for the elegant AVIA.
dark framed king size bed with white fluffy comforter - check
marble open shower - check
flat screen TVs - checks
bathrobes - check
gorgeous outside fire place and patio - check
room service - check
free parking - check
downtown in the middle of it location - check
Maybe next time I'll live dangerously and try the B&B's but AVIA was the perfect place to rest my head after a long day of wine sampling. -
Review from Tim B.
1/17/2012
A great reasonably priced stay in the heart of Napa.
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Review from daniella r.
Beverly Hills, CA
12/5/2011
What a great boutique hotel and it's owned by Hyatt so you know the service is going to be good! Great decor, great friendly service at the concierge, a little pampering in the room too with a big bathtub in your bedroom, lavender bath salts, water and chocolates for turn-down service, flat screen tv's, hard wood floors, robes, all around, we were happy! If you have an AAA membership, you get a discount and free breakfast too, a nice touch before starting your day.
Location was easy in and out, right downtown, easy to get to Sonoma, Yountsville, and all around.
I want to go back! -
Review from Tracy S.
Dublin, CA
2/10/2012
Great boutique hotel in downtown Napa. Great price. No pool. Clean rooms. Stylish and clean. I came here for my 1 yr anniversary and they upgraded us to a nice corner suite with a tub. I loved the tub and the toiletries. It was big enough to fit me and my 6'2" boyfriend (sitting opposite of each other). They have complimentary wine tasting in the afternoon in the lobby bar. Downtown Napa is a little bit boring, but the hotel is very nice. I'd definitely go back, if I'm ever in Napa Valley overnight. The concierge was helpful. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, but that's about it. Parking is in the garage behind the hotel and I don't think there were any parking fees.
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Review from Monica C.
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
We really enjoyed our stay at the AVIA. The best part of the hotel is that it is located right on Downtown Napa. Conviently close to all the bars/restaurants in Napa. It is also convientely located near the wineries.
The rooms was modern and chic. I usually do not enjoy hotel soaps and shampoos but in this hotel they were fancy.
The hotel service was amazing!! I would definetly stay here again. -
Review from Syrisa M.
Pasadena, CA
8/13/2011 7 photos
Absolutely a delightful stay for our first anniversary last year. We arrived very early and enjoyed a fresh and delicious buffet breakfast in the lovely restaurant. We love details and interior design, so this was our kind of place.
This a well appointed boutique hotel - I believe there are Avia hotels in Long Beach as well as Savannah - all uniquely different with a special color scheme depending on the area.
Impeccable service - check in area, concierge and valet assistants. We even were upgraded to a luxe suite for our anniversary.
Napa itself is quite sleepy, but we enjoyed the Oxbow Market nearby with fantastic shops and eateries.
We will definitely be back to this hotel. -
Review from Seth G.
7/3/2011
I have to agree with everyone who says that this hotel lives up to its pictures...our room was great.
The wifey and I came to Napa for a continuation of our honeymoon (we've been spacing it out to make it more fun!) and stayed in the city with the intent of touring around the region. The AVIA was a grand little spot in the midst of a somewhat touristy, somewhat dilapidated "old downtown" Napa. The hotel seems seems really new. I don't know if this is because its newly renovated, or actually just newly built, but everything was neat and clean and very nice.
Our room was a "deluxe king" which included a little sitting area with a couch in addition to the lovely king-sized bed. The most interesting feature I think, was the TV, which was built into a partition wall between the bed and the sitting area. The TV was hinged so you could swivel it towards either the couch or the bed. Nifty!
The other feature of the room which really stood out was the hardwood floors. So often do hotels have carpet, and even if the carpet is nice, its still a little bit gross to think about what may be living in it :) Hence the hardwood...nice touch AVIA!
Other aspects of the hotel were great too. The restaurant offered a nice breakfast selection, they have a big cozy fireplace area with lots of couches. There's a lovely outdoor terrace area with a firepit and lots of chairs (which we didn't get to enjoy because it was raining..boo) but it looked inviting. The bar only serves beer and wine (of course) but there is a great restaurant (we were told) across the street with a full bar.
All in all it was a great hoteling experience, and I would highly recommend AVIA if you find yourself in Napa. -
Review from Holly G.
9/6/2011
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel! It was the first in a series of hotels my husband and I stayed at in the bay area and it was my favorite of them all.
The room was large and beautiful! What cool and modern decor! I loved the swivel TV! How cool! Plus, the bathrooms are huge & spacious with a very nice shower.
The hotel itself was very nice. We enjoyed a delicious and filling breakfast (for $9 per person) in the breakfast area one morning. It was the perfect start to the day. The outside patio area was lovely with the fire pit. Not to mention my favorite part - the giant fireplace with comfy sofas & a stack of wine and art books. Lovely. Every time I think of that fireplace I just want to drive 1,200 miles to sit by it and enjoy a glass of local wine. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Chicago, IL
9/3/2011 2 photos
We loved this boutique hotel, but it is actually now a Hyatt! We were there when it was still on it's own so I don't know if or how it has changed, but the hotel was beautiful and had a great roof terrace with a fireplace to hang out at night. The rooms were really nice, not super large (we had just a regular room), but very nice. The bathroom was seriously huge though. They also had wine openers, glasses and a fridge, which, when in Napa, is a must!
They had free wi-fi and their concierge was very helpful with planning things so take advantage of that. She booked a winery tour for us and had a little package with directions and all our confirmations and everything sent up to our room, a nice touch!
The design is gorgeous and they really did a great job on each space in the hotel. You can tell they put a lot of thought into it. Overall we had a great experience here and really liked the location. It is close to everything downtown including the Oxbow Public Market. -
Review from Michelle C.
Cupertino, CA
8/30/2011 9 photos
"This has got to be one of the biggest rooms I have ever stayed in for just two people," says the BF. I agree! It was huge! It was a surprise how big the room was to the both of us when we walked in. The bathroom was huge with a giant shower that had one of those ceiling rain showerheads. I also liked how they stocked a gazillion towels in the bathroom. The bedroom had a king size bed and plenty of pillows. There was a "living room" area with couches, chairs, and a coffee table. It was cool how you can turn the TV 360 degrees, so you can watch from anywhere in the room.
Service at the hotel was very courteous and helpful. We arrived early in the morning, and it wasn't time for us to check in yet, so they were able to store our luggage for us until check in time. The concierge was very helpful and directed us to Carpe Diem Wine Bar when we asked her for a place that had small bites and wine. I was glad they also honored my employee discount card, so we got a free upgrade from a classic king guestroom to a deluxe luxury suite.
Additional complimentary amenities that I enjoyed was the free wireless internet, the large flatscreen HDTV in the room, and the nice patio with the firepits on the second floor!
The weirdest thing about my stay was that they came in to clean my room unexpectedly. My BF and I took a nap after checking in, and we left to Carpe Diem Wine Bar afterwards. When we returned to our room, our bed was made, more towels were stocked, and chocolates were left on the bed! I didn't complain since I got chocolate =P
This is a lovely place to stay at after a long day of wine tasting because it is so relaxing and comfortable. -
Review from Gordon L.
San Francisco, CA
7/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Modern comfy hotel! I really wanted to stay here for my first trip to Napa but they were all booked when I checked. Waited a day and they had rooms! patience does pay off and you should always call in to check because there are other prices that are not available online.
We got the "staycation" California resident rate for the basic room. We were only going to sleep and hang out for a little and didn't need the fancier room. We valeted for only $15 and you can get your car upfront for easy access.
Service was good but could have been better. The people at the front desk were kinda eh and weren't as helpful as the guys working at the valet and the baggage guy.
For a young hotel, this is hip and trendy and on its way up but there are improvements that need to be made.
Check out the cool bathroom!! -
Review from Salsaboy S.
Oakland, CA
7/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went to Avia with my girlfriend over Halloween last year. While it appears nice on the outside, it had a cheapness to it. The fixtures, the furniture, etc., were on the cheap-side. There is nothing wrong with Avia, but I wouldn't call it a "luxury" hotel. It's a luxury-poser, a wanna-be. There's nothing wrong with that if you can get it at the right price.
That said, we had a spectacular time with the staff. They were friendly; they were helpful. They upgraded us to a soaker-tub suite. One of the receptionists walked us over to a Napa-town tasting room to introduce us to a particular wine he thought was delicious. When I needed to cook some herbs I was taking in the morning, the staff in the restaurant gleefully took me to the back to make my morning preparations. Friendly, helpful, pleasant, happy people always make one's experience better.
I'd go back on a deal. Otherwise, I'd prefer to pay slightly more and get a nicer place, with higher quality fixtures and amenities. -
Review from Frank L.
Thousand Oaks, CA
2/20/2012
This is one of the nicest and most accomadating hotels i have been to. Very clean, staff is very nice and will get you to whereever you need. They cater to every request as well as they have great rates. It is also nice because it is right in the heart of downtown napa. Would go there over an over and over.
Also if you oysters then go to Hog Oyster Co. at the oxbow market. Their happy hour is amazing with $1.35 an oyster! Some of the best i had. -
Review from Jeff Y.
San Jose, CA
8/23/2011
Stayed here for 4th of July weekend and loved it! The rooms are awesome with their king sized beds and warm fireplaces (yes I turned it on in July just because it was there and I had to) with two TV: one in the bedroom, and one in front of the couch (look at the photos* to see what I mean). The bathrooms were also pretty extravagant (see photos*).
Location-wise this place was perfect! A short walk to different tasting rooms, a short drive to wineries, and a short drive to yummy Yountville restaurants. We even had a snack in the hotel restaurant, it was a HUGE meat and cheese plate that was delicious! A bit too much food for just me and my gf, but tasty just the same.
I'll definitely be returning to this place!
*Note: I did not take said photos (lazy Jeff!), but Steve L did a great job!
