Where to stay in Napa

Had a friend ask for some recommendations of where to stay in Napa.   I thought it might be helpful to share my response.    His request was for a nice retreat for he and his wife, special occasion type thing, NOT for a cheap weekend getaway so keep that in mind when you view my comments:

WHERE TO STAY:

The Carneros Inn:    Expensive and a little far away from the action, but it has a farm feel and the breakfast area overlooking the pool and the wine country is pretty priceless.

Bardessono:   You guys would probably like this best.   In yountville, which is basically the middle of the valley, half way between Napa and Calistoga.   It is way modern and is in the middle of all the action.   Walking distance to Bouchon Bakery, for your morning Joe and muffins, plus near a bunch of other restaurants and shopping, like Bottega and Napa Style

The Yountville Inn: Newly renovated, also in Yountville so ditto above, just a little less modern, but equally nice.   Just compare prices of all three above, check out the websites and you can't go wrong.

Meadowood:    This is a lot of people's favorite.   It is older, but very nice.    Their restaurant is the only other 3 Michelin star rated restaurant in the San Fran area other than the French Laundry, which should need no explanation.    It is great, we stayed and ate there but prepare to barf from your wallet if you eat there because they don't give out three star ratings everyday and they want to keep their, so the food, presentation and the bill are remarkable.

Auberge De Sole:     Have not stayed there, but had drinks and been in there many times.    It is super high end and always someone famous staying there.

Backup Ideas: 

Avia:   New hyatt in downtown Napa, haven't stayed or been in yet, but heard good things and it is a new Hyatt boutique brand, so i would guess it would be nice.  This might be an option if you want to save a little cash on room rates.

Marriot:   There is also a Marriot in Downtown Napa; its a Marriot, so you know that drill with that.   

Just some helpful ideas for all my followers, feel free to comment or ask questions.