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Mount View Hotel & Spa
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1457 Lincoln AveCalistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-5789
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 5:30 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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59 reviews for Mount View Hotel & Spa
Review Highlights
"The mud bath is really just a whirlpool, not the typical..."
(in 8 reviews)
"Matthew, at the front desk, is so much fun."
(in 14 reviews)
"...is an outdoor heated pool as well as an outdoor jacuzzi."
(in 3 reviews)
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Review from Katie Anne N.
San Francisco, CA
1/30/2012
We decided to take get away for the weekend and check out Calistoga. Our honeymooning weekend was very last minute. We literally booked the hotel a couple of days prior. After searching around for a nice yet moderately priced hotel, we chose to book a cottage at Mount View Hotel and Spa.
The lobby is super nice. Definitely was not expecting it to be so chic. Clean and upscale decor. Couches to lounge on and a computer to check out whatever. The guy who helped us check in was super nice. Gave us the run down of the spa services, gave us a couple of $20 coupons for treatments and a parking pass to park in the lot. He even let us leave the car for the day so that we could grab lunch after we had checked out. The pool/Jacuzzi area was small but looked clean and very inviting.
For about $375 (before taxes) we got a private cottage with kitchenette and outdoor Jacuzzi bath. The room had a theme of a winery (ours was Peju) and included a bottle of wine from the featured winery. The decor was unique and had some touches that made it appealing. The Jacuzzi bath was great. Cleaner version than an actual hot tub Jacuzzi. The rooms also had robes, coffee maker, fridge, kitchen sink and TV/DVD player. Our stay also included a complimentary breakfast/coffee/fruit that was sent to our room at our desired time. The coffee and pastries were an awesome touch! I loved the whole breakfast in bed idea with my honey on a lazy morning. Check out is at noon but they mentioned that if we were running late, to let them know.
I loved this place. I loved the cottage and the amenities. Walking distance to the downtown strip. AWESOME service and hospitality. I highly recommend a stay here. You will not be disappointed. -
Review from Abby C.
Petaluma, CA
12/13/2011
Being monetarily challenged, this is the nicest hotel Ive ever stayed in. My husband and I visited this past weekend to get away from the kids. We had a hydrotherapy bath, which was nice. Not exactly a spacious tub, but very "cozy". The spa was friendly, clean and nice. The room was beautiful. We had a corner room with windows covering two walls. Decorated in a "old hollywood" style, but more modern.
Two complaints: 1) The TV service and internet service were deplorable. Since this was a getaway from our kids, all we REALLY wanted to do was sit in bed and watch tv without being interrupted! The cable would be "out of service" for hours at a time. the internet was crappy and couldnt get online for more than a few minutes at a time. I know I know...if we wanted to watch tv, we should have stayed home...but dont judge!
2) the doors were "loose" on the hinges and the doors rattled every time someone entered or exited their room. It wasnt terribly distracting, except in the morning when housekeeping was around.
Loved:
the decor!
the friendly staff
the awesome Travelzoo deal
Barolo restaurant
Location- right downtown near all the shops and restaurants.
the personal touches like a note on the bed, gift bag etc.
BREAKFAST in bed! The pastries were warm and delicious, coffee was good too! -
Review from Kate M.
11/19/2011
I loved my stay at the Mount View Hotel! It was important for us to be able to go to Healdsburg and Yountville during our weekend in wine country, so the location was ideal--but we ended up not even leaving Calistoga in the evenings for dinner, not even for Bouchon, because the restaurants in and around the hotel looked so wonderful. (And they were!)
The value was excellent--our room was spacious and well accommodated with modern, working appliances and Aveda products. We loved watching the copy of Bottle Shock that awaited us in our room and then going to Chateau Monteleone the following morning, watching California's Old Faithful erupt a few times, and visiting what would soon become our favorite winery in Napa, Vincent Arroyo Winery--all within a few miles of the hotel.
They leave a ridiculously adorable stuffed dog in each room with the option for you to take it with you for a charge, with the profits going to the SPCA, and my boyfriend gave in to my begging on our way out the door. Sweet "Calistoga," who still smells like fresh sage as he did when I first met him, is enjoying his new home in southern California. It's a wonderful, lasting memento of Napa--because I don't know how long we can go before we get into the wine we bought. -
Review from Abby S.
8/1/2011
Thanks to Yelp as well as Air Bnb, I was able to book a room for one night at the Mount View Hotel & Spa for last weekend. Compared to rates for other less posh spots in the area, $200 + tax was an especially great deal. Plus, they offered a complimentary mud bath to go with the room. Never had one, but it seemed worth trying.
Keep in mind that this is a small hotel, so rooms book quickly. When I called in, the gal with whom I spoke told me that they did not have any more rooms with a Queen bed; rather, they had some with two full beds. Not ideal with you're with your S.O. (or at least when you like your S.O.) but she was able to move some things around and get us the Queen room. That was especially accommodating and I very much appreciate her efforts. Email confirmation was sent out within minutes of booking over the phone - also a nice touch. AND they send you an email reminder of your upcoming stay a few days ahead of time.
Check-in was a breeze. They give guests a parking pass for their lot and there were plenty of spaces when we arrived around 3 pm. The room itself was on the first floor, right near the pool/courtyard area. It was decorated with little personal touches. Side note: it smelled a little like the pool and was a tad dank, but clean and certainly nothing that affected our stay.
Since we had a few hours before dinner and the sun was still out, we grabbed a bottle of wine and headed to the pool. Bottom line: the pool is pretty awesome. It's small, private and makes you feel like a VIP. Very "Great Gatsby". It took a long time for us to get towels from the front desk - they had just sent a huge load to wash - but other than that, it was really, really nice.
The next day, they served us breakfast in bed! Nothing fancy, just coffee, freshly squeezed OJ, a muffin and chocolate croissant. It was just nice not to have to get up and walk around looking for a coffee shop in the a.m.
Oh, and the mud bath. Nothing really exciting to report there. It was a jacuzzi with mud water and lavender. I'm not a big spa lover, though, so perhaps you should read others' reviews on that part of the hotel. I'm more about a comfy bed and good service.
A very nice stay in Calistoga. For the price, location and personal touches, I'd definitely recommend a night or two stay at Mount View. 5 Stars!Listed in: 5-star Service, Let's Get Cozy, Travel Tips, Accommodations, Wine Country
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Review from Dina K.
San Clemente, CA
7/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This little boutique hotel is cute. The room was clean and well decorated. They are going for a modern chic style and it's just adorable. Everyone working in the hotel was super sweet and friendly. But the room was very small. The toilet ran all day and all night. The view out of our windows was the restaurant next doors yard and garbage. In the morning while trying to sleep in I could hear the loudness of housekeeping chatting away. I think this place is a bit over priced for what you get at $290 per night! If it was half this price I'd go back. They say breakfast is included and all you get is a muffin and a croissant very sugary and I couldn't eat either since I'm gluten-free sugar-free.
The spa was small, clean, and very nice. I loved my massage with Melissa. She was amazing and totally got rid of all my kinks while giving me a relaxing experience. My mudd bath with lavender was also great! A definite must try. My only issue with the spa is that I could smell the food from next doors restaurant... kinda nasty when you're trying to relax and having a massage. -
Review from Alli J.
San Francisco, CA
6/6/2011
This place was a major disappointment.
Checking in, everything was fine. The people that work at the front desk are really friendly so I was hoping it'd be a great stay.
Right when we walked into our room, it reeked of vomit. It was so disgusting I had to open all the windows and blast the AC. Unfortunately we didn't have time to ask for a room swap because we checked in at 4pm and only had 15 min to get our butts ready for a wedding.
Another bummer was that the bathroom sink was totally clogged.
One positive is that the beds are pretty comfortable and they give you free breakfast - which is some coffee, orange juice, a banana and 2 pastries. It's a nice touch but it didn't make up for the vomit smell or the fact that it's totally overpriced (almost $300/night is ridiculous for this hotel). -
Review from Beatriz L.
San Leandro, CA
1/31/2012
A couple of months ago a coworker gave me a gift certificate for an aromatherapy bath for the Mount View Hotel and spa, but, I waited too long to schedule an appointment and saw it had expired. I called the hotel and explained that I had been too busy to schedule a timely appointment and asked if they could extend the time. They totally understood and honored my request. I was so happy I added a massage. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised to see how beautiful the hotel was inside. In the spa room I waited for my masseuse. I had earlier requested for a male masseuse for a deep tissue massage. When my masseuse introduced himself to me as Mark i honestly thought in the first three seconds of meeting him that I should have gone with a female. The reason? he was a little older then most and i wondered if he could provide me with the kind of relief a deep tissue massage would otherwise give me. He asked me if there were any areas of concerns, i said yes. I had injured my left hip and thigh and it was causing me a great deal of pain so much so that I was on the receiving end of physical therapy for the past four weeks. He then left the room and i got ready and laid on the table face down and prayed to god i"d get my moneys worth. He came in the room very quietly and from the moment he touched my back i knew this masseuse knew what he was doing. The way he manipulate,pulled and stretched me -coupled with the deep massage, i was in immediate relief after only fifteen minutes. He massaged me like no masseuse has in the twenty years of my massage receiving history. Mark was not only strong but he truly understood body kinetics. By the time he was done i felt so rejuvenated and pain free that I haven"t stopped thinking about this awesome massage this wonderfully gifted man gave me. If it were not for the fact that I live two and a half hours away from Calistoga I would be a weekly regular. Lesson learned, "don"t judge a book by its cover" I"m coming back next week!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review from mariel v.
7/19/2011
I can't speak for the hotel itself, this review is solely for the pool. Mount View offers day passes for the pool area, and me and my girlfriends came here this past Saturday for a little R&R and escape from the city.
We parked at the hotel's parking lot, located to the left of the building. Checked in at the front desk, and were luckily told that the hotel was doing a promotion and that the day pass would be $15. As opposed to the normal $20. You will have to leave a credit card as a deposit for towels, but you'll get it back once you return all the towels, and not be charged a cent.
The pool area is very clean, with new lounge chairs and an area with tables for eating, a jacuzzi and the pool itself. It has a very modern cabana feel. I would have to say that the one downside were dead bugs floating in the jacuzzi -- I was in and out of the jacuzzi in less than five minutes when one started floating my way.
The staff was friendly, and helpful when I asked directions for a nearby vineyard. Definitely a relaxing little escape, that I'd love to visit again when in the Bay Area. -
Review from Melissa C.
Oakland, CA
12/19/2011
Went to The Mount View Hotel as a package deal for my birthday: $199 for a 3 course meal, one night stay and a 25 minute Jacuzzi in the spa. The hotel staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel has a quaint feel and is nicely decorated. It is an old hotel, so bathrooms are not updated but are clean. Rooms are small but also clean and comfortable. The grounds include pool, hot tub and outdoor seating which are all very nice. The simple 25 minute lavender Jacuzzi with steam shower was great and really made the package special. The hotel's spa prices are overpriced as are the regular room rates; therefore we might re-visit if there was another special.
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Review from april s.
San Francisco, CA
4/16/2011
This place was my saving grace coming from Calistoga Inn (never stay there!!!). We actually stumbled across this hotel while dining at JoLe, the restuarant located in the same building.
I had inquired about rooms all around Calistoga once we checked into Calistoga Inn and realized we did not want to stay there, but every place was $200+/night. Then there was Mount View Hotel - $179, and they were even gracious enough to give me a 20% discount so it ended up being about $160 total. The room was nice, beds were comfy, flat panel TV with DVD player, and the best part was the room service continental breakfast! Simple - just coffee, OJ, bananas & warm pastries, but perfect nonetheless. Staff was warm & welcoming. This place was my idea of a hotel I'd like to stay when coming to wine country, and I would definitely stay again. -
Review from Erin T.
Elk Grove, CA
10/6/2011
Loved this hotel! Took my boyfriend for his birthday. They gave us an early check in then upgraded us to a cottage with our own private jacuzzi tub. The staff were very nice and the hotel was located in the heart of calistoga...walking distance to lots of shops, eating and drinking.
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Review from Andrea Q.
Milford, NH
8/14/2011 11 photos
I stayed here with my husband for 4 nights in July and really enjoyed it.
When we booked the hotel, I saw the ad here on yelp that offered 20% off your stay when you mention seeing the ad. I called and mentioned the ad, hoping to save an extra 20% so we could book one of the artists cottages with our savings instead of the regular rooms. The person who took our reservation told me they couldn't take that discount because the rooms were already discounted at the rate we were getting. This was kind of annoying and I thought a bit of bad business practice since the ad didn't have any terms or conditions that mentioned that it may not be usable during a sale. We decided to keep the original room at the great price we had because the Mount View Hotel & Spa is already a really good value when compared to other like hotels in the area.
When we checked in, I was ecstatic to see that they had upgraded us into one of the more expensive private artist cottages. It was a nice way (whether intentional or not) of making amends for not honoring the ad on yelp. The cottage was small but clean and absolutely adorable. The bed was crazy comfortable and the private whirlpool tub outside on the deck was a nice touch.
Each morning, hotel staff delivered a carafe of coffee, orange juice, fruit and a couple of warm pastries at whatever time you ask for. J and had a busy couple of days (including our own elopement!) so it was really nice to not have to worry about how or where we were going to get our first meal of the day. I loved sitting around in my bathrobe eating pastries on the bed!
The hotel staff was super nice, down to earth and most of all helpful! The morning J and I were eloping, he noticed that the security tag was still on the vest he bought to wear to the ceremony. We had flown in from NH and were in a bit of a panic because we didn't have time before the ceremony to drive to a local branch of the same store. J brought the vest to the girls at the front desk to see if they had any ideas. One of them went up and down Calistoga's Main St on her lunch break to see if any of the local clothing shops could help. Unfortunately, none of them had the same type of security device but the hotel staff kept trying. They ended up getting a gentleman from the local hardware shop come to the hotel and between him and youtube, they were able to get the security tag off with little more than a snag on the fabric. It was so nice to have the hotel staff really come to our rescue on our wedding day. They really didn't have to - it's not like we were having our wedding at their business. It's nice to know there are still hotels in the industry that cater to their customers. We are so grateful for their help.
I can't wait to go back to Calistoga and you can bet that J and I will be checking in to the Mount View Hotel & Spa. -
Review from Kurt L.
San Francisco, CA
1/31/2011
For the price you can't beat this place. In an area where a sub-$200 room is rare, this hotel almost gets there and has the added benefit of being right on the main street of Calistoga. We stayed in the king bed room which was small, but clean and stylish. No refrigerator, and no coffee maker. But complimentary continental breakfast in your room each morning is an excellent substitute.
The staff is very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for your next getaway to wine country. -
Review from Jessica H.
Mill Valley, CA
2/28/2011
Really great value ($149/night off-season) for a very stylish, comfortable, mid- to up-scale boutique hotel. Location could not be more central, good sized rooms, very pleasant staff, two wonderful dining options: really all you need in a home base for your Calistoga experience.
I did not partake in the spa services because I wanted to take advantage of a spa with hot spring waters (I went to Spa Solage, very nice), so I can't comment on that.
The hotel's free wifi did not work in our room, but that's not my first priority when I'm enjoying a country spa town. The DVD borrowing selection was also quite poor (no on-demand style movies either). -
Review from Mellissa S.
San Diego, CA
8/29/2011
This is the classiest hotel we found in calistoga, and they have Jole the best restaurant. Gorgeous decor, great service. Even housekeeping staff were so friendly and sweet. I've paid more at hotels for much less. Just step in the lobby n you'll see what I mean.
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Review from TitWillow X.
San Jose, CA
10/17/2010
You are greeted by two men; one with piercings and the other with tattoos both with blah personality. This is not Starbucks. This is a $379 a night hotel and I want to be greeted by healthy shiny warm and friendly personnel.
The decor is really 'wrong' for this quaint building. They tried to modernize and update it but it falls flat. I want a bit of nostalgia (the old pics in the hallway aren't enough) of the 20s or 30s. It is hard to envision what it might have been like back in the day.
When you check in for spa treatments you oddly enough go to the front desk. Then the tattoo or pierced man walks you over to the spa wing, all the while looking very out of place amongst the pale lavender and green walls.
There are no simple goodies to eat or spa cucumber water to drink. The feeling is that of a hospital.
So many places to choose from in Calistoga. Why would anyone go here? -
Review from Connie M.
Daly City, CA
8/17/2010
Came here on a ladies' getaway trip with mom and aunts. I've never had a mud bath let alone "hydro mud bath" as they called it here which is water in a bath tub that can kinda fit two with dirty.. smooth dirty to put it bluntly.
I had no real expectations for the spa part but for the hotel I just expected a clean room with a nice comfy bed.
My aunt booked 2 Taste of Calistoga package because each package is for a couple.
This came with:
- a night stay in a suite
-Wine tasting at 2 wineries (bennett lane and vincent arroyo)
-dinner at barolo right next to and under the hotel
-continental breakfast brought to your room
-25 minute mud bath
-admission to Old Faithful Geyser
-full use of their pool and jacuzzi 24 hours for hotel guests i believe.
total WITH the additional AAA discount? it was $449.20 for the four of us. My aunt's all about the deals so she's been searching for the past week to settle on here.
the suit we recieved was a bit awkward because the bathroom had two doors linking the two separate bedrooms. so if the bathroom is occupied, then you can't go to the other room to chat with the other people until the person in the bathroom is done. There were two sets of robes in each room. Beds were very plush and fluffy! Aveda bath products! Free wifi! But the signal was pretty low in our room. Free parking too!
Mudbath was 20 minutes in the tub and 5 minutes in the steam room. Lockers and shower area were clean. I was very excited about the whole experience. It did it's job in relaxing me and actually warmed my muscles so that the kink in my neck went away.
Pool and jacuzzi is probably the best in town! Got down to the pool at 6:30am and it was steaming! XD loved it! The pool goes 6 feet deep!
Breakfast was cute came with two pastries, two fruits, oj and coffee with silverware, cups and plates!
Front desk was a hit and miss. Matthew was probably the most enthusiastic and the lady this morning who checked us out was great at greeting everyone coming in and out or whoever made eye contact with her.
All of us would come back again and maybe try a different package. -
Review from Monika M.
Soquel, CA
8/4/2011
My husband and I stayed here 3 weeks ago. It was lovely! We stayed during the week a Thursday night and had a great experience. The room and pool area were clean and cute. Yes the view is not much to speak of but if you plan on enjoying the town it shouldn't be a problem. I was a little worried since we had a Groupon that we would be treated differently but the front desk was warm and helpful! If your ok with a place that has been around and isn't brand spanking new with modern gadgets. I highly recommend the Mountain View Hotel.
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Review from Paula C.
Napa, CA
12/28/2010
I stayed at the Mount View Hotel over Thanksgiving weekend as I had clients in the area I was doing wine tours for. I was ugraded to the Storybook Mountain suite, which was utterly beautiful: simple, elegant, tasteful. I loved the rich colors, high ceilings, and a suede "fainting couch"; a classic 30's decor touch.
It had all the cutting edge amenities: flat screen TV, etc. but the real fun is in the lobby area, where a guitar & vocal duo were doing their thing, a guest artist or two dropped in, and the Barolo restaurant off the lobby was packed--the $1 well drinks "Happy Hour" filled the place.
We made new friends, including a "pet-friendly" travel agent, Sundance Travel from Marin County. The pouring rain only heightened the romance as the lobby has a huge fireplace. Matthew, at the front desk, is so much fun! He ordered me into the hospitality room for winetasting "for medicinal purposes" and sure enough, my cough stopped and I partied the rest of the night and weekend. What a great place!. They bring a nice light breakfast with yummy warm pastries & items on a tray to your room. Cassi, the manager, and her wonderful staff just really go all out to make sure your stay is everything you want it to be. I'll come again! -
Review from Nicole G.
San Francisco, CA
4/12/2009
Calistoga is all about getting a little rest and relaxation, and the Mount View Hotel ended up being perfect for our stay. The hotel is really hip and cute and right on the strip downtown, so you can wander around, peeking inside of the little shops and stopping for ice cream.
There's really no reason to leave the hotel though, when you have everything you need right there. And of course, I'm talkin' about the spa... which you can meander over to in your bath robe. We happened to be there when they were having their buy-one get one half-off massage special. Booyah!
The rooms are lovely with a flat screen TV, comfy down bed and a little sitting area. The hotel is not insanely pricey like Solage or Indian Springs, but not exactly cheap either. I think the rate is normally $219 for a queen room per night. We got lucky because we called on the same day we were arriving and they gave us 25% off! They must have had a promo going on.
Plus, they have the biggest jacuzzi I've ever seen! Sneak in late-night for a little extra tension relief.Listed in: North Bay Trips
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Review from Janice C.
7/1/2009
Located in downtown Calistoga, this hotel is a sweet escape from the maddening (and sometimes menacing) crowds of Napa Valley.
The hotel may have a traditional facade, but inside you'll find modern touches. At the lobby, notice the hardwood floors, geometric pattern floor rug and seating area done in red and brown (leather) colors.
This is a two-story hotel, but there isn't an elevator available -- 2 flights of stairs is not that bad -- just make sure your hunky significant other carry your heavy bags for you.
Booked a guest room for two nights. (scout their website for specials, I locked in a total rate of $250 for two nights when they were having a buy one get second night half-off deal for a Sun-Mon stay) The guest rooms are of average size, and is able to fit a sleep-inducing king size bed with leather headboard and crisp white linens. Ample space in the walk-in closet to stuff all your shopping bags (!) in.
Tip: to the people who like steaming hot showers, there isn't a vent in the bathroom. Well, at least not in the room I stayed in! (I mean, who wants the window open while taking a shower? brrr...) Although having Aveda's Rosemary & Mint bath products earns points with me.
There's a water station on the first floor, next to the entrance which leads to the outdoor heated pool. (BTW, the pool area never closes)
Breakfast is free and consists of muffins, fruit, OJ, tea or coffee.
So thanks to the Mount View staff for making my stay in wine country a truly relaxing one.Listed in: Wine Country Escapades
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Review from phil h.
9/11/2007
Cute hotel, pleasant staff but tiny rooms!
We needed a place to stay in the Calistoga area and chose the Mount View Hotel mainly based on location and price. After doing some searching, I was ok with paying approx $250 a night (2 night minimum) but didn't realize that our room would be the size of most walk in closets.
I did like the fact that the bathrooms were updated with modern fixtures and the room had a flat screen tv but I probably wouldn't recommend this hotel if you plan on spending a lot of time in your room. We spent the majority of our time mooching off our friends at Calistoga Ranch so for our purposes - a place to sleep and keep our stuff, the Mount View Hotel was fine.Listed in: Calistoga...knows how to party
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Review from Kimberly B.
San Francisco, CA
8/12/2009 2 photos
I'm a little late writing a review since I stayed here for 3 nights a few weeks ago and had a really nice time. Breakfast was delivered to the room each day (coffee, carafe of orange juice, 2 pieces of fruit, and 2 muffins), so that was a nice start to the day.
Let's start with the relaxing stuff. We really enjoyed the pool area. It was serene and plenty of shade available for us fair-skinned gals who don't tan. Every day we would go out and just read, swim, and relax in the quiet (and there was free WiFI, so I could play on my iPhone if I wanted).
The spa experience was also wonderful. We both had the hydrotherapy mud bath, which was 20 minutes in a whirlpool with lavender scented "mud" with iced towels available. Then 5 minutes in the steam shower and it was off to a massage for me and facial for mom. It was a mid-week special (I think $110 each) for the 90 minutes, so that was a great deal.
The beds were comfy and the rooms were well-decorated, but they were definitely smaller than the usual room. We were on the first floor by the parking lot on the sunny side of the building, so we pretty much had to keep our drapes closed the whole time, which probably made it feel smaller. Closet was good size, but no light! They did have a flat screen TV and DVD player, which were nice to have.
We went to both restaurants (JoLe and barVino) and enjoyed the food at both, but if you're only going to go to one of them go to JoLe. (I'll be giving it a review later.) Food, service, and food were all superb.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I would go again, but we'd ask to be in a different room. (We were on the bottom floor at the end of the hallway on the left.) -
Review from Nikki c.
Oakland, CA
8/2/2007
Meh. This was a 2.5, but I'll give it a 3 because of a good location.
I disagree with Spartacus, the service I got was not impeccable. It was what I expect at a MINIMUM for $215 per night - before taxes. I picked this property because it was on the main drag, had wireless, and private bathrooms. Due to the proximity to other buildings, a lot of the rooms are dark, or have somewhat depressing views. I looked at four or five different rooms before picking one. I noticed someone else was doing the SAME thing, so perhaps they should figure out why so many guests are unhappy with the first room they were assigned to at check in. The Harlow was spacious, but you couldn't see the TV from the bed, without stretching the cord, and twisting into some sort of Yoga pose, and it looks out on an empty lot.
I ended staying in Rm 230, because it had the best overall set up, of the 4 or 5 I looked at, including a small fridge. A decent size bathroom, and a love seat and a little table for my laptop. The robe was nice. The towels alternated between fluffy and flat. If yours suck, just ask for more. They had Aveda bath products, but didn't replenish the ones I used the first day. Also, the toilet paper was one ply. I'm ok with one ply at the Super 8, but at a place like this, I expect decent tp.
The "breakfast" was a danish, a piece or two of fruit, a granola bar, coffee, and bottled oj from concentrate. In the evening you pick a 30 min time range, and they try to deliver it within that range. I would rather have lower prices and forage for my own food, this was nothing to write home about.
FYI - Don't forget to ask for the AAA discount, but they will want to see your card at check in. They actually wrote down my AAA number!
Also, there's no elevator, just stairs. When I asked they did not offer to have someone assist me with my bags. Pack light!
Oh, and they have regular metal keys. With the EXACT room number on it. To me, this is not quaint. This is dangerous. If you're going to stick with a metal key, at least do some sort of code. -
Review from Kate S.
Seattle, WA
4/7/2011
Loved this place! Fancy and cute in the little Napa town of Calistoga. The spa does very nice mud baths, and I loved my massage from Antoinette. The food at Jole (farm-to-table restaurant attached to the hotel) is to die for... you must eat here. The staff was really nice, the price was great (found a Google deal through Craigslist that made it $100 per person/night for a double room). They have fancier rooms to suit anyone's taste. The pool and jaccuzi are casual and relaxing. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
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Review from Maria K.
San Jose, CA
3/15/2009
We had a pleasant experience here. We booked a "Taste of Calistoga" package deal that included 1-night stay, 3-course dinner for two at Bar Vino, wine tastings at two wineries, pick of Petrified Forest or Old Faithful Geyser tickets, continental breakfast in bed, and 25-min mud bath.
The hotel itself was small but clean and cute. Modern style of decoration. The staff was friendly and professional. No elevators, but it seems like the hotel was only two stories tall anyway. The room itself was on the small side, but it didn't really bother us. Very nicely decorated and maintained. The Aveda products were a plus. Apparently, the breakfast delivered to your room is complimentary for all guests. They have 4 time slots for the breakfast. It includes two pastries, two fruits, orange juice, tea, and coffee.
The mud bath is really just a whirlpool, not the typical mud bath. Though I was initially disappointed that it was not a true mud bath, in a way I preferred it as a whirlpool since at least I knew for sure that the water was changed prior to our session instead of having to go into the mud that had been used again and again. Anyway, it was relaxing and the steam bath just closed the deal.
Overall, it was a good package. I'll yelp the other pieces of the package separately, but the price was good for the things included. We'd definitely come back. -
Review from sally M.
San Carlos, CA
4/15/2008
I enjoyed a mud wrap, stone massage and facial at Mount View. Over all the spa is nicely decorated and the treatment rooms are warm and comfortable. You are welcome to spend some time at the outdoor pool or they have a sauna. I think it was overpriced but a nice experience.
Mud Wrap: I feel like it was not the best deal for the price. The tech exfoliates you with scrubby gloves--which was nice--and then slops on this grape seed mud, wrapped me up like a burrito and left the room. I think that for the price I was paying she coulda given me a little scalp massage like my friend got but I only got a little foot rub--bummer... I liked my mud bath better at Golden Haven.
Stone Massage: very relaxing except the tech used some ice cold stones during part of the massage that took my breath away--not in a good way! She did warn me but it didn't make the surprise any easier to take. Again--I liked my kick-ass massage at Golden Haven better.
Facial: I liked the esthetician but they use dermalogica products which I think are crap! What can I say--I'm a product snob! Again--for the price--I expect better products. This facial was much better than the fake one I had at Golden Haven. -
Review from Sam L.
Belmont, CA
8/15/2007
Don't leave money or valuables in the room - ours went missing.
My wife and I stayed in a suite at this hotel last weekend. The property was not terrible, although the service was lacking to say the least. The major problem with the hotel is that the rooms are not secure. We had 3 envelopes containing cash, checks and important paperwork that mysteriously disappeared from our room. When we brought it to the staff's attention, they did not seem too concerned, nor did they try and offer us anything to make up for the loss. Had this happened at a quality hotel, they might have at least offered to comp our room... or something. All we got from the hotel was, "sorry". I would not recommend this hotel to anyone... unless they don't mind having their property stolen. -
Review from Ken R.
Walnut Creek, CA
5/19/2007
I usually hate bed & breakfasts (I swear, flowery prints make me break out in a rash) but this place is very nice. A bit flowery but not like a grandmother exploded, you know?
The room we had (202) had windows on 2 sides so it was very bright and airy. It was also at the end of a hallway so the 'sounds' of other couples was not part of our soundtrack. I'd recommend asking for any room at the end of a hallway. The street can be a bit noisy.
The spa treatment area is very very nice. If Restoration Hardware did spa treatments, that's the way they would do it. Classic design and elegant fixtures. The hydrotherapy bath was ok. The room was a bit small so it wasn't that relaxing. The massage was fantastic. If you go, make a trip to the spa a part of your stay. -
Review from Kristyn M.
Boston, MA
5/14/2010
Wonderful place. The staff was helpful and friendly, and didn't try to upsell or be too pushy. It's a nice mixture of modern upscale and small-town California charm. The cottages are perfect - lots of privacy and personal outdoor space. The room itself wasn't that big, and there was minimal storage space, but it was comfortable, neat, and inviting. I love that they bring the complimentary breakfast (juice & coffee, fruit and pastries) to the door each morning - a great touch.
The spa is nice too, although it wasn't the best massage I've ever had - more of the soft relaxation type than the get-the-kinks-out. -
Review from Lisa L.
San Francisco, CA
3/6/2006
Why do the terms "shabby chic" and "victorian charm" send alarms ringing in my head? This place is quaint, with some (larger and more expensive) rooms that are named after old movie stars like The Jean Harlow. Our room was small, decked out in floral glory and with a creaky bed that felt more "used" than antique or vintage. But, service was good and they deliver a simple but delicious breakfast to your room every morning at the time of your choice. Nice pool area also, but the restaurant, Stomp, was virtually empty on both the Friday and Saturday night that we were there...alarming since there was no shortage of folks in town...Needlesss to say, we avoided testing our luck. The rooms here are not cheap, so be prepared to spend big bucks to sleep in grandma's guest room.
The spa, however, is a completely different story and should get a review all its own. I'll get back to you on that one, but for now, it's fabulous and worthy of 5 stars easily. -
Review from Diana S.
Rodeo, CA
6/5/2011
Glad I stayed here very wonderful place stayed at Peju province if you check in make sure you look into their website and pick the room you like it was very intimate extremely beautiful comfortable bed outdoor jacuzzi it was like having your own little private get away home we paid 549 total with a romance package truffle champagne roses personal note for just 89 wonderful!
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Review from Wes O.
Hayward, CA
4/28/2009
Quiet! Massages are happening.
Calm music plays.
Lemon and cucumber water on chill.
Relax and let go.
The drive is soothing as well. -
Review from Janelle B.
Monterey, CA
Updated - 5/13/2010
I received a phone call from the Spa Director asking about our visit after reading my previous post. This was out of the blue and completely unexpected. I am so impressed that they care about their guests' visit and experience enough to call. I realize that not all spa experiences are going to be the same and you never know who or what you are going to get until you are there. I have been to my fair share and have had all types of massages- I have even worked at a spa for a while. I've had good experiences and bad ones but none of them have called afterwards to check up- even after I voice my opinion when I am there.
Their customer service might not be so great when you are there, but afterwards it is definitely above and beyond.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/10/2010
This is for the Spa, not the Hotel.
There were three women in my party- my mom, my aunt, and myself.… Read more »
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Review from Natasha G.
San Bruno, CA
8/8/2009 9 photos
I can't recommend a better place to stay! The Mount View Hotel and Spa is honestly one of the most enjoyable places I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. This is by far the best place to stay in Calistoga. The location is convenient, the hotel is absolutely beautiful down to the smallest details, and the staff is friendly and accommodating.
The Mount View is located in beautiful, downtown Calistoga, on the main street, Lincoln, Ave. You can walk (or bike) anywhere you need to go. There are great restaurants within walking distance...
* Breakfast- Sarafornia (don't forget to sign the wall in the back of the restaurant)
* Lunch- Checkers, Buster's Southern BBQ, or pick up some sandwiches from Palisades Deli for a picnic in Pioneer Park.
* Dinner- Flat Iron, Bar Vino, Brannan's, or Checkers
* Drinks- Hydro Bar, Bar Vino, or Susie's (a fun dive bar)
* Wine Tasting- There are a few shops which offer wine tasting on Lincoln Ave, but I recommend renting a bike from the Calistoga Bikeshop and biking around to the local wineries. If you find some wine you like, Calistoga will even pick up your wine for you and you can pick it up at the shop later on. Beautiful trails, awesome experience!
The Mount View Hotel is beautiful and they continue to make improvements all the time. Over the past few years they have tastefully redecorated the hotel lobby, rooms, and pool area. It still has the feel of the historic hotel it is, but it now has a hip, upscale modern art-deco elegance. There is an outdoor heated pool as well as an outdoor jacuzzi. On Fridays, they have a weekly poolside winetasting. Awesome! Most, if not all of the rooms, also now have new mounted flat-screen tv's, dvd players, ipod clock-radios, and more. All rooms also have free high-speed wi-fi access. Each room I've stayed in over the years is uniquely decorated and they have each been beautiful. Although a bit more expensive, the suites and the cottages are definitely worth the money.
Recently I went up with my mom for a mother-daughter retreat and had the pleasure of staying in the Flora Springs Suite. Wow. It was impressive! It is a two bedroom suite with a queen bed and flat-screen tv in each room. There is a shared bathroom in the middle. What a treat! The only caution about this room is that the sink is in the back bedroom rather than the bathroom. I also wish it had a small refrigerator. Still, the room was perfect for our mother-daughter getaway!
I just got back from a 2 night stay in the artist cottage with my boyfriend and all I can say is AMAZING! I would highly recommend staying in one of the cottages. A little pricey, but totally worth every penny. We had a private patio/seating area, a beautifully decorated room with french doors that opened out to a private patio jacuzzi, and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. Wine glasses are also provided in the room for that romantic evening in the outdoor jacuzzi. This was one of the best stays I've ever had.
The staff here at the Mount View is awesome. They really go above and beyond to make the guests feel welcome and special. I look forward to my next visit.
P.S. The Spa is also fantastic. If you get a massage, ask for Elva. She gives the best massages.
P.P.S. The MV Hotel & Spa has great weekday discounts M-Th as well as AAA discounts. I usually try to go up during the week because it is more affordable for me, but they have deals all the time, so just make sure you check the website from time to time. -
Review from Tori E.
Napa, CA
8/5/2009
This place is quaint and so beautiful inside. A few months ago I took a tour and was very impressed at the way they had done the bedrooms, especially the little cottage rooms outside. The prices are VERY reasonable for what you are getting in my opinion, and especially when you compare them to other Napa Valley hotels that have as much charm as the Mount View.
I have not eaten at JoLe yet but I love BarVino. The cheese plate there is delicious! -
Review from Will I A m.
San Francisco, CA
8/12/2007
My (pregnant) wife and I came here to try their spa services. Unlucky for us, it took us 3 hours from the East Bay to get to Calistoga that day. We missed our 80 min appt that were suppose to begin at 1pm. We got their around 1:45.
My wife had the prenatal massage that she enjoyed. I had the normal massage. The massages themselves were good, probably 3.5-4 stars.
However, we heard every noise in our rooms, maintenance work, walking, talking, it just wasn't the spa environment you'd expect.
And, we were also not given any forgiveness for our appt. We ended up getting a 60 min but had to pay for the 80min. price.
Don't think we'll be going that far north as we have many favorites in Yountville and Napa. -
Review from Liz B.
Oakland, CA
1/18/2009
Really liked this place a lot.
Stayed in room 111 & recommend it for a girls weekend w/ 1 friend (twin beds), it's not on the parking lot side so is SILENT.
Wished we could have used the pool, it looked great.
Had dinner at Jole and highly recommend it. Also had after dinner wine at the wine bar attached and wouldn't give it as high a rating as Jole or the hotel. Don't bother with dessert, it's like it came out of the freezer and the bartender was fond of the short pour.
Overall the hotel was great, room was nice, beds pretty good, staff friendly. Didn't use the spa but went to lavender hills instead (loved). -
Review from Spartacus U.
San Francisco, CA
5/9/2006
Service at the hotel is impeccable. The Decor is very feminine; think country meets victorian. Spa employees are amazing; however the mud bath isnt really a "mud" bath - more of a whirlpool of muddy water infused with lavender. If you can take time off during the week, they have great hotel/spa packages for resonable prices. Perfect girlfriend getaway.
Listed in: Beauty me please
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Review from Dana N.
San Francisco, CA
11/3/2010
We love Mount View Hotel & Spa!!
We were recently married in St.Helena and chose Calistoga to house our guests. The wedding party and family stayed at Mount View. I got in touch with Cassi, the hotel manager, far in advanced to talk about our future reservations. She was amazing!! We met her for a tour of the hotel including each room we would be booking for guests. She was extremely helpful over the the next several months and was never too busy to answer an email or return a call. She kept me up to date with all guests that booked under our group block, without me even asking.
We decided last minute to throw a cocktail party by the pool, Cassi and her team handled everything for us. We dropped off all the goodies and they took care of the rest. When weather was threatening a chilly night, Cassi took it upon her self to look into renting heaters for our guests. As a busy bride, having someone take the initiative like this was huge!! I can go on and on listing all the things Cassi helped us with and I cant tell you the stress it lifted of my shoulders.
We stayed in the Hans Faden Suite. The rooms are minimal but very cute. The bed was sooo comfy!! The Suite seemed a little small when we first walked in, but once we were settled, it was perfect. We had 10 girls, 2 hair/makeup people and a photographer in there, it was a tad tights, but just fine. The photographer was thrilled with the style and glam of the room, we took several photos right there! Including a claw foot bath tub with a hanging chandelier. Picture perfect!!
I would recommend this place to everyone. Cassi and her team made our stay relaxing and prefect. We cant wait to return to our favorite boutique hotel, Mount View Hotel & Spa! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
