Magnolia Napa Valley, Napa, California

FROM THE MOMENT YOU CROSS THE THRESHOLD. of this graceful 1886 Queen Anne Victorian mansion and Napa Valley California Lodging, you experience the romantic elegance of a time gone by. Set on a tree-lined street in Old Town Napa, the Blue Violet Mansion is the winner of the prestigious Landmarks Preservation Award of Excellence for Historical Restoration and, in 1996, received the Gold Award as Best Bed and Breakfast in North America from the Official Hotel Guide published by the Reed Travel Group. Most important, the Blue Violet is consistently listed in the "100 Most Romantic" inns in California, "Best Places to Kiss," and other guides to romantic lodging.

The Mansion has been lovingly restored to retain period details - old fireplaces (thoughtfully modernized), claw foot tubs (as well as modern whirlpools), stunning balconies, soaring ceilings, and a grand staircase. Elegant, peaceful guest rooms providing Napa Lodging on three floors are tastefully furnished for the comfort of our guests and are painted in the trompe l'oeil fashion -- each one different from the other. All guest rooms are equipped with designer bathrobes, hair dryers, iron, ironing board, reading materials, (including books that reflect the decor), candle, candy dish, clock radio, telephones with voice mail and modem outlets. Our deluxe third floor Camelot rooms and suites offer elaborately hand-painted decor accented with stained glass, spa baths, separate sitting areas, and luxurious amenities, linens, crystal and silver.

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