Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Napa Valley
314 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559, Napa, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Napa Valley is a 2-star all-suite hotel set on the banks of the Napa River in downtown Napa, California. It has an older motel-style layout that reviewers describe as well maintained, with a relaxed, low-key atmosphere just a mile from the Napa Valley Opera House and the Napa Valley Wine Train depot.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are warmly furnished and include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, making them suited to longer stays or self-catering. Suites step things up further with separate sitting areas and, in some cases, whirlpool tubs for added comfort after a day of wine touring.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, with guests repeatedly singling out the indoor pool and hot tub for their cleanliness and consistently well-maintained water temperature. A hot breakfast buffet and parking are both included at no extra charge, adding value for guests exploring the valley.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits at 314 Soscol Ave along the Napa River, close to the Oxbow Public Market (about 1.8 km) and Skyline Wilderness Park (about 2.3 km), and within a short drive of numerous wineries including Robert Biale Vineyards, Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Shadybrook Estate Winery and Trefethen Family Vineyards. More distant destinations like Domaine Carneros, Bouchaine Vineyards, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and The French Laundry are reachable by car for a full day of Napa Valley touring.
Best for
This hotel suits wine-country visitors and couples on a Napa Valley trip who want a relaxed, budget-conscious base near the Oxbow Public Market and dozens of nearby wineries. It also works well for guests who value free breakfast, parking, and suite-style rooms with kitchenette basics over higher-end amenities.
Travel tips
A car is recommended for reaching the many wineries in the area, since several standout properties like Domaine Carneros, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and The French Laundry are 7-15 km away. The Oxbow Public Market and Skyline Wilderness Park are both within about 2 km, making them easy to combine with a stroll along the Napa River. Since the property has an older motel-style layout, guests planning a wine-tasting-heavy itinerary should book tastings in advance, as many nearby wineries require reservations.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the property, particularly the indoor pool and hot tub, which several reviewers called among the best-maintained they've encountered. Staff friendliness and helpfulness come up repeatedly, along with a solid included breakfast and a quiet, convenient location for exploring Napa. Some reviewers note the hotel's older motel-style building, though most feel it has been kept up well. A recurring criticism is that room rates feel high relative to the value offered, even accounting for Napa's generally elevated pricing.
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