Hotel Napa Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Situated in the heart of Downtown Napa, Hotel Napa Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel, places guests within a short 5- to 15-minute stroll of 24 wine tasting rooms and 50 local eateries.

Each room at this boutique hotel comes with a flat-screen HDTV and a cozy fireplace. The private bathrooms feature spa-inspired amenities, including green tea extract toiletries and organic olive soaps. Some rooms are compact but packed with luxurious touches, while select suites offer a relaxing spa bath.

The front desk can assist with arranging bike, kayak, and car rentals, as well as planning VIP wine tasting excursions. A 15-minute walk leads to kayaking on the Napa River.

The Napa Valley Wine Train is also a 15-minute walk away, as is the Oxbow Public Market, a haven for food lovers. Sacramento International, San Francisco International, and Oakland International airports are all within a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a 9.4 rating for two-person getaways.