As a designerI have the utmost appreciation of beautiful hotelsespecially those with well appointed rooms.
The Andaz Napa
a boutique hôtel
located in the heart of downtown Napa exceeded even my expectationswith their luxuriously sizedand well appointed rooms.
You can feel the local flavor of Napa
by even simply stepping into the lobby
of the Andaz Napa
and
then
the rooms!
I was most taken upon opening my doorto my stunning roomto find not only a plate of strawberry rocky roadbut a hand written welcome card as well.
The welcoming presentationgave me a pinch me momentto be on such a fabulous blogging tripand
staying at such a gorgeous hotel!
My room was a suitewith an ample living room with a pull out bedanda two sided fireplace.There was also a coffee barand refrigeratorproviding the comforts of home.
The bathroom was elegant and generous in size.I actually took this picture insidethe grand shower.Just stepping inside this utterly luxurious showerhad me immediatelyplanning a bathroom renovation at home!
Then there was the immense soaking tubso beautifulit almost felt like a sculpture in the roomand it became even more of an incredible luxury once inside the tub
filled with bubbles.
The bed called out a siren songfor lounging and
cozy retreating
after amazing whirlwind days
in Napa Valley!
The rooms are done with a zen like spenderthat made coffee in bed in the morninganother luxurious endeavor.
Knowing we would be having a full day of wine tastingI opted to order a healthy breakfastin room.I was truly tickled with the inventive and fun presentationdone by the Andaz Napa.
I can't wait to work some of their styling ideasinto my own home
like~ the heavy weave napkins tied with twine
~ smoothies and waterserved in lidded mason jars
~ butter and jam made in houseserved in recycled jarsand~ food served on artisan level stoneware dishes.
For me
Taking styling ideas home from travelingis always such a fun reminder of a tripand always one of my favorite souvenirs!
I appreciated how almost every cornerin the Andaz Napa is addressed.From stepping out of the elevator into the hallway ...
to the sumptuous Mercantile Terracewith not one fire pitbut two!
The Terrace proved to be the perfect place for our evening cocktail gatheringof friends and bloggers.
The round fire pitsurrounded by rockersis such a poetic space to relax
and sip some of Napa's finest wines.
I was inspired to see their abundant use of citrus in plantersas well as their use of drapes outsideboth ideas I am hoping to incorporate more of inmy outside spaces at home.
The welcoming lobby of the Andazis replete with a charming and helpful staff.From being checked in via an iPadwhile being offered a welcoming glass of wineto the clean finish of an online checkout with a cheerful conciergewho so kindly printed out my boarding passfor the trip home.
Within the personalized lobby areais a breakfast bar by dayand a cocktail bar by evening.
Also within the lobby is a water station which in the morning truly speaks to the local flavor of Napawith the offering of fresh juice blendsas well as iced and flavored water.
A perfect way to get out and see the downtown Napa neighborhoodis to rent one of the bikesor do like I didand
get up for an early morning stroll
to take in the breathtaking splendor
found in downtown Napa neighborhood
as the sun makes it's rise gently above.
I so enjoyed taking in the local sitesbefore heading out to the wineries.
This trip to the Napa Valley
was truly filled
with immense beauty at every turn.
The Andaz Napa is perfectly locatedfor the most beautiful walks through the historic downtown neighborhoodas well as the riverfront.
The Napa Valley has so much to see and doand the Andaz Napawas the perfect home base to see it from.
I am so absolutely taken with not only the hotelbut the Valley as well …
I can't wait to return to the Andaz and Napa Valley for a romantic getaway with my husband!
This blogging trip
and the
beauty and friendships
involved
will be forever with me.
My heart is full of
such gratitude for the opportunity!
As always my friends
I wish you loveas you style your lifeDisclaimer : Andaz Napa generously sponsored my stay for two nights.
As always all opinions are my own.
And speaking of gratitudeI have the utmost gratitude to Adrienne of the Rich Life On A Budgetfor her tireless ability to arrange thisamazing blogging trip!
Thank you Aand much love to you dear friend!
