The Andaz Napa … A Hip and Vibrant Hotel In Downtown Napa

As a designer

I have the utmost appreciation of 

beautiful hotels

especially those with well appointed rooms.

The Andaz Napa
a boutique hôtel
located in the heart of downtown Napa 

exceeded even my expectations

with their  luxuriously sized

and 

well appointed rooms.

You can feel the local flavor of Napa
by even simply stepping into the lobby
of the Andaz Napa
and
then
the rooms!

I was most taken

 upon opening my door

to my stunning room

to find not only a plate of strawberry rocky road

but a hand written welcome card as well.

The welcoming presentation

gave me a pinch me moment

to be on such a fabulous blogging trip

and
 staying at such a gorgeous hotel!

My room was a suite

with an ample living room 

with a pull out bed

and

a two sided fireplace.

There was also a coffee bar

and refrigerator

providing the comforts of home.

The bathroom was elegant

 and 

generous in size.

I actually took this picture 

inside

the grand shower.

Just stepping inside this  utterly luxurious shower

had me immediately

planning a bathroom renovation at home!

Then there was the 

immense soaking tub

so beautiful

it almost felt like a 

sculpture in the room

and 

 it became even more of an incredible luxury once inside the tub
filled with bubbles.

The bed called out a siren song

for lounging 

and
 cozy retreating
after amazing whirlwind days
in Napa Valley!

The rooms are done with a zen like spender

that made coffee in bed in the morning

another  endeavor in luxury.

Knowing we would be having 

a full day of wine tasting

I opted to order a healthy breakfast

in room.

I was truly tickled 

with the inventive and fun  presentation

done  by the Andaz Napa.

I can't wait to work some of their styling ideas

into my own home

like

~ the heavy weave napkins 

tied with twine

~ smoothies and water

served in lidded mason jars

~ butter and jam made in house

served in recycled jars

and

~ food served on artisan level stoneware dishes.

For me
Taking  innovative styling ideas home from traveling

is always such a fun reminder of a trip

and always

 one of my favorite souvenirs!

I appreciated how  almost every corner

in the Andaz Napa is addressed.

From stepping out of the elevator into the hallway ...

to the sumptuous Mercantile Terrace

with not one fire pit

but two!

The Terrace proved to be the perfect  place 

for our evening cocktail gathering

of friends and bloggers.

The round fire pit

surrounded by rockers

is such a poetic space to relax
and

 sip some of Napa's finest wines.

I was inspired to see their abundant use of citrus in planters

as well as their use of drapes outside

both ideas I am hoping to incorporate more of in

my outside spaces at home.

The welcoming lobby of the Andaz

is replete with a charming and helpful staff.

From being checked in via an iPad

while being offered a welcoming glass of wine

to the clean finish of 

an online checkout 

with a cheerful concierge

who so kindly printed out my boarding pass

for the trip home.

Within the personalized lobby area

is a breakfast bar by day

and a cocktail bar by evening.

Also within the lobby is a water station 

which in the morning truly speaks to the local flavor of Napa

with the offering of fresh juice blends

as well as iced and flavored water.

A perfect way to get out and see the downtown Napa neighborhood

is to rent one of the bikes

or 

do like I did

and
 get up for an early morning stroll
to take in the breathtaking splendor
found in downtown Napa neighborhood
as the sun makes it's rise gently above.

I so enjoyed taking in the local sites

before heading out to the wineries.
This trip to the Napa Valley
was truly filled
with immense beauty at every turn.

The Andaz Napa is perfectly located

for the most beautiful walks through the historic downtown neighborhood

as well as the riverfront.

The Napa Valley has so much to see and do

and the Andaz Napa

was the perfect home base to see it from.

I am so absolutely taken with not only the hotel

but the Valley as well …

I can't wait to return to 

the Andaz 

 and 

Napa Valley 

for a romantic getaway with my husband!

This blogging trip
and the
beauty and friendships
involved
will be forever with me.
My heart is full of
such gratitude for the opportunity!

As always my friends

I wish you love

as you style your life

Disclaimer : Andaz Napa generously sponsored my stay for two nights.
 As always all opinions are my own.

All photos … as always
are my own.

And speaking of gratitude

I have the utmost gratitude 

to Adrienne of the 

Rich Life On A Budget

for her tireless ability to arrange this

amazing blogging trip!

Thank you A

and 

much love to you 

dear friend!