Bardessono Hotel and Spa

Napa Valley’s Bardessono Hotel and Spa, located in the center of downtown Yountville, is the modern but charming place of your wine country dreams. Upon arrival, a valet will whisk your car away and you’ll notice the air is filled with the fragrance of flourishing olive trees and blooming rosemary. Once inside the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended escape, spot the living wall covered with air plants and the natural elements (stone, wood) before you’re offered a glass of wine (sparkling or local sauvignon blanc, perhaps?). Although the sleek counter says it’s clearly a hotel lobby, the warm welcome and nurturing atmosphere bring to mind a sanctuary-like retreat. The five-acre property is dotted with low two-story wood-and-steel buildings. Water features and artwork, outdoor sculptures and indoor contemporary pieces are all featured prominently throughout the space.