Archer Napa Hotel Review
Are you looking for romantic hotels in Napa Valley?
Napa Valley is wine country.
And wine country means romance.
To me, the secret of a truly romantic weekend in the Napa Valley means finding the right hotel.
This is a review of the luxury hotel Archer Napa Hotel, including its rooms, restaurants, bars, and pool
The Right Hotel in the Napa Valley
I have a handful of romantic hotels in Napa Valley I like.
I like each one for a different reason.
This blog post is about my experience at Archer Napa, one of the new Romantic hotels in Napa Valley.
Archer Napa: Located in the Heart of the New Luxurious Napa City
You will find many romantic hotels in the Napa Valley.
Many of my favorites are in Yountville or in St. Helena.
Yet only at Archer Napa can you be a short walking distance to the best restaurants and wine shops.
And especially, the CIA Napa which offers an amazing restaurant and wide variety of culinary and wine events.
The Napa Valley is also called “California Wine Country” …
… it is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States.
The Napa Valley is famous for wine tasting and romantic hotels.
Archer Napa: Ultimate Romantic Hotel to Chill and Relax
You can chill and relax at many romantic hotels in the Napa Valley.
But here is the thing.
Some people like to chill and relax in the privacy of your own room and patio.
And that’s cool.
Others like to watch other people chill and relax.
Sky and Vine Rooftop at Archer Napa
This rooftop space has fabulous views over main street.
You will also notice a canopy of olive trees.
Lots of energizing stone fire pits.
Up close views of the California sky stars.
The rooftop at night has a magical vibe.
Something like an outdoor nightclub.
. . . .Some very serious attention to decor is evidenced by the living topiary sculptures and ambient festoon lighting.
The night of my visits, the guests at the rooftop bar seemed an interesting mix of savvy Napa Valley locals and guests.
Though it was technically winter (January in the Napa Valley can be chilly), it was warm enough to enjoy the outdoor air without heating.
Also on the roof is the exercise studio, and the spa that offers a selection of massages, bodywork, and facials designed to relax.
Archer Napa: Every Romantic Hotel in Napa Valley has a Pool
And virtually every one of these pools is a place where people can chill and relax, and meet other guests.
What I like best about the pool at Archer Napa is this:
1 – The pool is located on the rooftop of the hotel, so you can take a look down to see what is happening on Main Street.
2. You will find lounge chairs ACTUALLY in the pool.
Yes, inside the pool!
This very well be the place to show off those thousands of hours you spent at the gym
3. While you relax on your lounge chair IN THE POOL, you can sip one of the exotic cocktails Archer Napa is famous for.
Archer Napa: Charlie Palmer Steakhouse
Charlie Palmer Steakhouse is the signature restaurant in Archer Napa.
Yes, you will be able to have dinner inside the restaurant proper.
Yet you can also enjoy the “spillover space” that makes up the lobby of Archer Napa.
I suppose this can also be called a “lounge,” yet to me it felt like an unofficial extension of the restaurant.
On a recent Saturday night, it was full of people sipping exotic looking cocktails.
Your Personal Bar in Your Personal Suite
The rooms are very attractive at Archer Napa, but take a suite if you want to explore one of the most romantic hotels in Napa Valley.
Our suite came equipped with a bar and all those cool bartender amenities …
… like equipment for muddling, stirring, and shaking.
The suite at Archer Napa also came with very high end stemware for the expensive wine you bought at a wine tasting.
And appropriate cocktail glasses as well.
The Bath at Archer Napa Hotel
To me, a gorgeous bathroom is essential when it comes to the most romantic hotels in the Napa valley.
Our suite had the largest bathtub I have every seen in a hotel room.
And this is from a person who stays in a lot of five star hotels.
More about the Bathroom at Archer Napa
When I look at hotel review web sites, the most important element that catches my attention is reviews around the bathroom.
What I liked about my Archer Napa suite was that the bathroom was also fairly large.
Two people can use this bathroom at the same time (two sinks, a separate large shower and large tub, etc).
So that may be important for you to know.
Archer Napa: Toy Duck Waiting For Me In The Bath
In my experience, amenities often change with the season or the hotel General Manager.
Yet on this visit I found it cute I was thrilled to discover a “bling” rubber duck on a towel near the bath.
I also found it cute that the face towel had the words “take the day off” embroidered on it.
So true!
Archer Napa Breakfast in Bed
The Living Room of Archer Napa Suite
Romantic hotels in Napa Valley should all have a separate room.
A room where where people can just chill out.
In our suite, I entered the room to find the living room, bar, and then a separate room leading to the large bedroom and bath.
Our living room had a sofa, television, and coffee table – also the perfect spot to invite friends up for a drink.
This room also has access to the patio (more on this later).
If you want to order room service from Charlie Palmer, this is also where you would want to have your dinner.
Though many people who enjoy romantic hotels in Napa Valley may also want to have diner in bed.
The Patio of Archer Napa Suites
Ordinarily, I would take full advantage of a patio in my room.
During this trip, my days were spent at the nearby Culinary Institute of America at a wine conference. 😐
This patio has a table and two lounge chairs for sun.
My visit was in January.
Despite being winter, the weather was gorgeous during the day.
So this patio is a great place to just relax and chat privately …
… away from the crowd at the rooftop pool.
Keep in mind that the views are all different, so if you absolutely need a view facing main street you should express this when you reserve.
Archer Napa Charlie Palmer Steak House
At the time of this writing the executive chef is Jeff Russell.
You can enter from the street, or within the hotel itself.
More About Archer Napa
This romantic hotel in Napa Valley bills itself as “wine country with urban undertones”
January 2019 was my first stay at this new hotel, and I liked it so much
Archer Napa Favorite Things
1. The gorgeous room with the fabulous bath.
2. The location on main street, just 3 minutes by foot to anywhere you would want to go.
3. The rooftop bar and pool.
I can just imagine that in summer, The Archer is the place to go.
During my visit, I did not have an opportunity to take advantage of the spa.
Yet I did see the state-of-the-art rooftop fitness studio.
This offers Matrix cardio, free weights and an outdoor deck.
The spa is operated by the locally acclaimed Francis & Alexander team.
It offers a selection of massages, bodywork and facials designed to relax and rejuvenate.
Archer Napa: Conferences and More
The Archer does have conference space.
It seems a very prestigious venue for events.
Romantic Hotels in Napa Valley for Non-Drivers
This hotel is the perfect hotel for couples who want to experience a hotel where everything is in reach.
I loved that I did not need to take a car anywhere.
Because this hotel is in downtown Napa, you can walk to winery tasting rooms.
Some of the most famous restaurants in the world are just steps away.
Archer Napa: Lay of the Land
This boutique hotel is set in the heart of flourishing downtown Napa.
Here you are near the distinctive shops and dining of First Street Napa …
… and just steps from the Napa Riverfront and Oxbow Public Market.
With dozens of walkable tasting rooms, world-class restaurants and live entertainment, downtown Napa is positioned to be the next great Napa Valley destination.
Hotel Information
Archer Napa
1230 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 690-9800
Final Tips
Consider this face cover to block out the strong sun – more effective than sunscreen.
Wear a hat – this one is made from a fabric with sun blocking agents inside of it.
Think about a sun shawl to protect you as you stay under the sun
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