Hotel record · St. Helena, Napa Valley
#01 In My Napa & Sonoma Ranking · ~40 Cottages — Not A Bad Room Among Them
Every time I go to Meadowood, I feel well taken care of — and I can't say that about every property on this list.
There's something so special about Meadowood, and it's sort of hard to put your finger on it. Service is at Aman quality standards, with a real sense of place, spacious and fairly private cottages, a beautiful spa, and thoughtful turndown treats each evening.
It's a small property — around 40 cottages tucked into a private wooded estate above St. Helena — and there really isn't a bad room to be had. That combination of intimacy and polish is why it holds #01 in my Napa & Sonoma ranking after years of repeat stays across the valley.
Every time I go to Meadowood, I feel well taken care of — and I can't say that about every property on this list.


Work with me and you get two things: Fora perks, and someone who knows Meadowood personally. Meadowood is a Fora / Virtuoso preferred partner, and booking through me often includes an additional $500 property credit on top of standard amenities like breakfast and upgrade priority. I know the property and the team, so I personalize your stay, from the room I request to what’s arranged before you arrive, and I’m your direct line to them while you’re there. Rates are identical to booking direct.
I've personally stayed many times at Meadowood. Let me match you to the right room, time it to the right season, and build the rest of the trip around it.