| helena is 7 minutes walk from the historic downtown area of calistoga and 2. most have free wifi and redwood decks. 2 miles from old faithful geyser. on a street surrounded by vineyards, this refined hotel at the foot of mount st. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a spa (surcharge) and a courtyard with a fireplace. free perks include continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and seasonal wine tasting. the serene, country-chic rooms come with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, cable tv, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 40
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