Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, A Member Of Design HotelsvsAndaz Napa, by Hyatt
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Andaz Napa ranks significantly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Andaz Napa comes in at #8 in Napa Valley with recommendations from 9 reviews like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, A Member Of Design Hotels
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1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "Legendary health spa and hotel downtown. Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio."
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Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio.
Gayot "Historic lodging with the bonus of hot springs."
The Telegraph7.0
"Old, funky, and fabulous, it’s like stepping into a time warp. The resort has been getting guests dirty, and relaxed since 1952.
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New York Times "The resort has 50 midcentury guest rooms and spa treatments ranging from mud baths to massages with CBD-enhanced oils, along with three mineral pools and eight mineral baths."
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Travel + Leisure "Have an Instagram-worthy getaway at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort, which has been in operation since 1952 and maintains much of its mid-century charms. "
Frommer's "This spa/"resort," in the heart of Calistoga, is one of the best deals in Napa Valley—and also offers all the spa treatments the town is famous for" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This good-value vintage-1950s motel has well-kept rooms facing a swimming-pool courtyard with hot tub, three pools (one indoors) and mud baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs offers a spa garden for al fresco treatments, plus four indoor mud baths, even more mineral baths, and a geothermal mineral pool."
Lonely Planet "Among the best is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, which originally opened in 1952 and underwent a massive renovation through 2020. The revamped resort maintains its..."
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"Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, Calistoga's original wellness resort, has provided opportunities for restorative soaking since 1952. Purchase a day pass to enjoy..." Full review
Andaz Napa, by Hyatt
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1450 First Street, Napa, CA 94559-2843
From $157/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Don't waste another minute debating the designated driver, since the AVIA Napa lets all guests live it up."
Fodor's "Part of the Hyatt family, this boutique hotel with an urban-hip vibe has luxurious rooms with flat-screen TVs, laptop-size safes, and white-marble bathrooms stocked with high-quality bath products." Full review
Gayot "Upscale urban style meets warm wine country charm in Napa's historic Old Town district."
Jetsetter "An urban enclave in the midst of Wine Country with farm-to-table fare, porch swings and fire pits." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Part of the hip and upscale Andaz chain, this hotel is a decidedly modern option amid Napa's often rustic-luxe inns and resorts." Full review
Lonely Planet "Smack downtown, the Andaz was constructed in 2009, and feels like a big-city hotel, with business-class-fancy rooms, styled in sexy contemporary style." Full review
Afar Magazine "Live music and art exhibitions pop up regularly in the bar, the (nonalcoholic) minibars are free, rooms have two-person soaking tubs right next to the bed, and the attractive young staff are friendly." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Lively and energetic, the Andaz Napa knows how to do cool and sleek." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This downtown hotel offers travelers a stylish and convenient place to rejuvenate during a weekend of marathon wine tastings." Full review
Tablet19.0
"it’s a sort of casually posh California attitude that manifests itself in places like the hotel’s romantic outdoor terrace, with its vine-covered niches, cozy porch swings and warm communal fire-pits." Full review
