Our writer visits this wine mecca to discover the best it has to offer for destination brides and honeymooners alike.
By: Stefania Sainato
Less than an hour’s drive from San Francisco (depending on the traffic), the River Terrace Inn contains 106 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites tucked into the countryside, only a short bike ride or stroll away from the vibrant Downtown Napa scene. Welcome wedding guests by arranging to have a basket of handpicked fruit prepared for them from the local farmer's market. They'll be grateful for the sweet snack after spending hours in flight. Rooms are decorated in warm, rustic tones that echo the grounds of this comfort-chic boutique property—sit back and gaze at stunning views of the riverfront on your private terrace and savor breakfast (the fresh jams are a must) next to the fire pits to ward off any chilly morning air.
Recharge in the hot tub (available in River View Kings), where powerful jets will massage away the planning-induced kinks in your neck, or call the concierge to request the “Massage a Deux for Couples” spa treatment in your room, if you’re in need of a more intense rubdown. (Stay tuned for the launch of their spa facility, which will be completed in 2012.) In general, the service is impeccable—the hotel staff is always so cheerful (we would be too if we lived in Napa!) and when we blew the fuse on a hairdryer, we got a second one in less than five minutes. For an unforgettable dinner—even after drinking one too many glasses of local vino—head to Restaurant Cuvée, which is located directly adjacent to the hotel (more on this foodie’s paradise!). Just when you and your husband think it can’t get any better, repose in the aptly named King Napa Dream Bed, which we’re still longing for weeks after our stay.
Visit riverterraceinn.com or call 707-320-9000.
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