About Chardonnay Lodge
The Chardonnay Lodge is a convenient base to explore the Napa region and the many wineries it holds.
All of the 19 spacious rooms feature air-conditioning, charming décor, cable TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and bathrooms with vanities and bathrobes. Guests may choose between queen and king beds as well as smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Guests may take advantage of free Wi-Fi, on-site parking and assistance with tickets and tours.
Restaurants within walking distance of the property include the Red Rock Café, California Pizza, Siam Thai House and Tacqueria La Jerazana & Unaras.
The Chardonnay Lodge is a short walk from Memorial Stadium, the Scientopia Discovery Center and O’Brien Park, and the Napa Valley Wine Train and the Napa Premium Outlets are less than a 5-minute drive away. More than a dozen wineries can be reached within a 15-minute drive through the picturesque Napa Valley.
Positive Reviews
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Budget-friendly Napa experience
Guests found the hotel to be very affordable especially when compared to other hotels in the area. They stated that they felt right at home with the wine theme being evident in all aspects of the interior and exterior décor. They also enjoyed the free wine tastings provided by the owner with great advice given.
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Comfortable rooms
Most guests found the rooms to be clean, cozy, quiet and well decorated, and they noted that the beds were quite comfortable. They also appreciated the in-room amenities like the small fridge, the coffee maker, reliable Wi-Fi and the extensive folder containing local wine country information.
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Convenient location
The property is only one mile from downtown Napa, where you will find many bars, restaurants, shops and live music, and a lot of the local wineries are only a 15-minute drive away.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Staff hit or miss
Many guests noted how friendly and helpful the owner was, stating that he showed a true interest in making your stay memorable and great. On the other hand, several guests pointed out that the front-desk employee was the exact opposite, since she was not helpful and was reported to be somewhat pushy and dismissive.
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Booking troubles
A few guests noted that they were charged incorrectly, and some had their reservations mysteriously disappear, which seems to be a particular problem when they were made through third-party sites.
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Rooms differ in design and comfort
Guests pointed out that the rooms don't offer equal comfort, as some are more modern while others appear a bit outdated. For example, some rooms feature hardwood flooring and immaculate walls, whereas others have older carpet and need a new paint job.