From Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip

AVIA Napa

It’s the beginning of December and I’m in the Napa Valley for a couple of days. Holiday lights twinkle across Napa’s Main Street and the temperature is dropping. As I walk into AVIA Napa, after self-parking my car in the city owned lot behind the property, I spy frosty jugs of Sangria and lemonade offered for guests upon check-in. A nice touch for summer time, but I prefer a cup of steaming hot chocolate from Anette’s Chocolate Factory, located a couple of doors down. By the way, AVIA does offer valet parking. I appreciate that I’m given a choice in parking options.

Greenhaus European Day Spa

My day started with a  Royal Bamboo massage as a guest of  the Greenhaus European Day Spa. Avia doesn’t have a spa on property, but they partner with Greenhaus for in-room massages, or you can go directly to the Day Spa located on Pearl Street. On this foggy morning, I was happy to walk into the candlelit room and relax to the warmth of the dry heat from the bamboo sticks. As I carry my laptop as often as one carries a purse, I now have shoulder issues.  The skilled masseuse left me feeling rejuvenated after a 60 minute massage. Note to self, Greenhaus Day Spa would be a great place for a girl-friend getaway day of pampering.

Greenhaus European Day Spa Bamboo Sticks

My Avia room, #323, is a Master Tub Suite and is handicap accessible. The white marble bathroom boasts a soaking tub for two, over-sized shower and waterfall shower head. Be sure to make time to visit the second floor Terrace, complete with hardwood decking, porch swings and a fire pit.

The Tower Suite, with 12 ft. ceilings and 520 square feet of hickory hard wood floors, gives way to not one, but three step-out balconies, yet bargain seekers should ask for room #208, a Classic King guest room with balcony. While Napa has its share of romantic bed and breakfasts, AVIA Napa offers an urban oasis in downtown Napa.

Currently the property is offering 20% off room rates, but buyer beware, there are no cancellations and no refunds on this pre-pay offer. That means that my Master Tub Suite, which rented for $264 during my stay, could be had for $179.25.

Staycation Special for Californians

Attention California residents, Avia Napa offers a Napa Staycation rate of 25% off best available rates.

Avia Master Tub Suite Room #323

 Executive Chef Chris Aken offers a daily wine and appetizer sample from 5-6 p.m. in the Avia Kitchen & Wine Bar. If your stay falls on a Thursday, local vintners and wineries pour new releases for Avia guests. And if you prefer coffee to hot chocolate, try Avia’s signature blend of 100% organic certified coffee.

Avia Napa is a pet-free and smoke-free hotel. Property photo courtesy AVIA Napa, all other photos courtesy Nancy D. Brown

Avia Napa (707) 224-3900

1450 First Street, Napa, CA 94559-2843