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Hotel Review: Andaz Napa - Our favorite hotel in Downtown Napa!

Andaz Napa is our favorite hotel to stay, located in the heart of Downtown Napa!

We typically head to Napa for my birthday and when we last went with my family, we stayed at the Andaz located in downtown Napa, the perfect location for shopping, dining, and WINE.

Evaluation (out of 5)*:

  • Hotel: Andaz Napa (Hyatt Family)

  • Address: 1450 1st St, Napa, CA 94559

  • Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Price: $$$$ (always check Booking.com first!)

  • Average Room Size: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(HUGE)

  • Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Staff: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Dining Options: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Quietness in Room: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Bed Comfort Level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(soft pillowtop but firm enough)

*It’s always hard to judge other people’s opinions when you don’t know them, right? I like nice, clean hotels that are close to public transpo or an area close to main restaurants and attractions. I’m a fairly light sleeper and like softer beds. We typically like to use points for one or two nights and pay for more if we need to.

Looking for something more budget-friendly? We also liked this Bed and Breakfast: The Cabernet House

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Lobby and Staff at the Andaz Napa

Andaz Napa Lobby

The lobby was really cute and had great living room setups. We spent some time here since there were 6 of us. As we were checking-in, we were offered a complimentary glass of wine from a local winery! What a way to welcome! The staff was very accommodating and the valet took our luggage to our rooms. As it rains often in Northern California, there were large umbrellas by the door to borrow for the day. That was one less thing to pack… or forget to pack!

Right off the lobby, there was a lovely bar, Mercantile Social, which we would visit nightly. They also offer farm-fresh seasonal foods, from salads and smoothies to grass-fed beef burgers. Yum.

Napa Andaz Lobby Bar - Mercantile Social

Check out our favorite wineries to visit: 7 Best Kept Secret Wineries


Inside the Guest Rooms at the Andaz Napa

I fell in love with the room! We didn’t have an upgrade but we felt like we did! Our boutique type room was large and had a living room/seating area with a fireplace diving the room with the bedroom on the other side. The fireplace could be seen from both sides. The furniture was modern and I felt like I was in a West Elm catalog. Also, notice the wood floors!? I worried we’d hear people above us, but it was pretty quiet!

The beds were very comfortable and cosy by the fireplace. I guarantee a great sleep after a day of drinking. ;-) I thought it was a little strange for the bath tub to be next to the bed, but it was nice that you could see the fireplace or even watch TV while enjoying a warm bath. Other rooms have the tub near the window.

Guest Rooms at the Andaz Napa have large tubs

Or the bathtub is located by the window

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Guest Room Bathrooms

My fave, the Bathroom Selfie

The bathroom was an ideal size for 2 people! 2 sinks with long counters gave me plenty of space to do my hair and make-up while Josh brushed his teeth. I liked the marble rain shower and the wood bench/seat to dry off on. I found it odd to put wood in a shower but the aesthetic was pretty!


Mercantile Terrace

I thoroughly enjoyed our drinks on the second-floor terrace. We sat outside under some lovely warm heat lamps (it was December after all) and enjoyed some specially crafted cocktails. There are also cozy fire-pits or cabanas to sit and enjoy selections from a farm-to-table menu of locally sourced light bites. Even the cocktails had locally sourced ingredients!

Mercantile Terrace


Final Evaluation

Overall, this 4-star hotel checks all the boxes. I appreciated their use of locally sourced ingredients at their bars and restaurants. Although it is a little pricey, the downtown location and room size make it worth it! We’d definitely come back!


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