| there's a spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as grounds with contemporary sculptures and ponds. continental breakfast, and evening wine and cheese are complimentary. refined, antiques-filled rooms in an 1870s house feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, marble bathrooms and sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in a cluster of buildings on 2 acres of vineyards and trees, this high-end hotel off state route 29 is 5 miles from downtown yountville. plush suites add balconies, and bathrooms with heated floors and soaking tubs. upgraded, modern rooms add fireplaces, and some also have kitchenettes. in-room spa treatments are available
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 11
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