New hotel in Napa rises tallest of all

Matt Villano, San Francisco Chronicle
Sunday, August 2, 2009

Avia Napa, Napa's newest hotel, has notched two important firsts for the city: the first five-story building and the first hotel with a dedicated roof deck. The boutique property, owned by Kansas-based LodgeWorks, opened July 1 and bills itself as a confluence of luxury accommodations and exquisite dining.

The lobby of Avia Napa is spacious, with stunning hardwoo...The guest rooms come standard with lush beds. View Larger Images

The 141 guest rooms are spacious and modern, and come standard with lush beds, crisp linens and Italian-cotton duvets. Bathrooms, lined with eastern white marble, each have walk-in showers; 58 suites also include soaking tubs.

Avia Kitchen changes its menu daily, depending on produce available at local farmers' markets. Executive Chef John Alexander serves free appetizer samples daily from 5-6 p.m.

Perhaps the best part of the new hotel is its second-floor terrace, a guests-only, open-air plaza with an alluring fire pit, hardwood decking, porch swings and comfy loungers. At night, the secluded porticos of this patio are great spots for star-gazing or just cuddling with your partner.

Details: Rates start at $179; through Sept. 1, Avia Napa is offering complimentary upgrades on rooms. Book at www.aviahotels.com/hotels/napa or call (707) 224-3900.

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