The Meritage Resort and Spa Underwent a Huge Renovation

Whereas Napa Valley has no scarcity of stylish stays, The Meritage Resort and Spa holds a particular place amongst them. For 20 years, the sprawling property, nestled amongst sun-drenched winery hills simply 45 minutes outdoors of San Francisco, has been a bustling hub of oenophile exercise, drawing visitors and locals. And after a multi-year, $25 million makeover accomplished this month, the resort is prepared for its subsequent chapter.

With grounds that span 36 acres, together with 9 working vineyards, the property claims the title of the biggest in Napa Valley, and the most recent renovation has touched virtually each a part of it. From the 467 guestrooms and suites reimagined to mirror the vacation spot’s pure setting to the growth of its culinary program and leisure amenities, vacationers can verify in and by no means have to depart the resort’s grounds.

“Our aim is to seize the spirit of the vines that so typically appeal to folks to the area whereas redesigning the general resort expertise to enchantment to the discerning traveler with a ardour for locations that present a well-balanced mixture of pure magnificence, restfulness, journey, and togetherness to attract them again repeatedly,” Joe Leinacker, managing director of The Meritage Resort and Spa, informed Journey + Leisure.

Visitors at the moment are welcomed into a sublime foyer with sloped ceilings, uncovered wooden beams, and a grand double-sided fire that completely epitomizes the resort’s rustic stylish aesthetic. The property’s new foyer bar now options extra seating and serves a curated choice of handcrafted cocktails (together with mocktails), small-batch bourbons, and shareable plates of charcuterie, appetizers, and hand-tossed pizzas.

For the rooms, Pacific Hospitality Group, the resort’s proprietor, teamed up with famend hospitality design agency HBA San Francisco, who created two distinct ideas. The Meritage rooms are awash in impartial tones with leather-based accents, built-in millwork, and bespoke furnishings that create a classy ambiance, complemented by luxurious facilities like Frette linens, touchscreen lighted mirrors, walk-in showers, and personal balconies with lounge furnishings.

The Bordeaux lodging add extra colour to the inside design scheme — deep reds, greens, browns — and in addition incorporate nature with natural finishes. Improve to a specialty suite with idyllic winery views, a separate front room with a hearth, and a fully-equipped kitchen. This sort of room class additionally has a big rest room with a walk-in bathe, a bathtub, and a spacious balcony.

The resort’s new meals and beverage venues are one other spotlight and give attention to showcasing the very best and freshest native substances — each from its on-site backyard (and hen coop) and regional distributors supplying the property’s a number of eating places and markets. 

Ember, a steakhouse, is making its debut overlooking the resort’s grand garden. The moody eating area is clad in darkish woods, leather-based, and stone accents. Right here, chef Cary Roy serves prime cuts and dry-aged beef sourced from northern Californian farms, paired with the very best bottles of reds and whites from Napa and past.

Additionally new is the ethereal and chic Sora, providing bubbly wines, champagnes, and cocktails in a vibrant tasting room crammed with enjoyable pops of colour. Returning visitors will discover the resort’s renovated bowling area, Crush, to be sleeker and extra elevated. Right here, between video games, patrons can take pleasure in a menu of sports activities bar classics like smash burgers, tacos, and indulgent boozy milkshakes, a particular crowd-pleaser.

The resort has additionally fully revamped its pool deck with iconic views of the vineyards, one of the in style spots for rest on-site.

Leinacker defined that the adults-only deck (there’s a family-friendly pool, too) was expanded, and the variety of lounges has now greater than doubled.

“That is going to grow to be an awesome point of interest. We have now DJs out on the pool. It is only a chill vibe out and really stress-free—you are mendacity there in your lounge, trying up on the winery and the [Grape] Crusher statue. It is an iconic Napa expertise,” he added.

The Meritage’s different present eating venues, similar to its Italian eatery Olive & Hay, the market and deli, Fivetown Grocery, and three wine-tasting rooms, are nonetheless lively and stay unchanged.

The resort additionally continues to supply one of the complete actions packages in Napa Valley with year-round occasions similar to a summer time live performance sequence and a winter ice skating ring (which, in accordance with Leinacker, makes the garden seem like a “Hallmark film”), yoga lessons within the vineyards, and, in fact, themed wine tastings. 

Visitors can make the most of the complimentary each day shuttle service to downtown Napa, a brief ten-minute drive from the property.

Nightly charges for the brand new Bordeaux and Meritage visitor rooms begin at $379, and you’ll guide your keep right here. The resort additionally launched a particular “Uncover Winery Class” bundle, which features a $200 resort credit score to encourage visitors to discover the resort’s expanded facilities.