Boutique hotel on St. Helena’s Main Street to host open house soirée to showcase its new look on May 6
Independently owned and operated by Mark Hoffmeister, the hotel offers a fresh, modern take on the classic Wine Country getaway with its contemporary design, luxury custom furniture and eclectic collection of art, as well as unparalleled access to Napa Valley’s top wineries, restaurants, art galleries, spas, shopping and a welcoming staff of St. Helena locals that are passionate and knowledgeable about the area.
Wydown Hotel was refashioned by Andrews & Thornley Construction, Inc. and Michael Guthrie & Co. under the direction and guidance of Hoffmeister to better accommodate the needs of its guests and offer them a complimentary continental breakfast. Hoffmeister also worked in conjunction with interior designer David Masin of Seldens Designer Home Furnishings in Bellevue, Wash., to select and source new furniture. In addition to a freshly painted and well-lit exterior, full-service kitchen, new awnings, signage and landscaping, hotel guests can now enjoy an expanded, 2,500-square-foot lobby (also known as the Tea Room) with more bespoke décor and furnishings, a well-stocked media center, and an out-of-the-way front desk towards a larger, remodeled back entrance. New Tea Room embellishments include the following:
Décor and furnishings:
Hickory Chair and Kent Sofas (two 75” in leather and one 89” in velvet)- Design on Stock Maua Chair in leather
- Della Robia Dario Chaise in yellow velvet
- McGuire Furniture oval concrete table and Cubica cocktail table
- Two hide rugs by Kyle Bunting
- Media Center by Pseudo Studio of San Francisco in collaboration with Chen Design Associates
- Bocci 28d desk lamp
- Above bar lighting: Pharos Pendant by Jeremy Pyles for Niche Modern
- Sconce lighting by coffee bar: Tolomeo Classic Wall Spot by Giancarlo Fassina, Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
- Marble for bar: Carrera marble
- Drink rail and steel facade for bar: Eclipse Design Group
- Breakfast serving dishes: Heath Ceramics
- Tea service: Hasami Porcelain
- Coffee machines: Fetco, Hario
Ritual Coffee. Breakfast is served daily in the Tea Room from 7 to 10 a.m.
“As we approach our 5th Anniversary, my staff and I could not be more excited about the recent upgrades to the hotel,” said Hoffmeister. “We worked hard to renovate the property with the utmost attention to detail, everything from constructing a full-service kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances to offering a complimentary, locally sourced continental breakfast and expanding the size of our Tea Room, so guests could comfortably socialize and relax before exploring Main Street. I am thrilled by the enthusiastic reception we’ve received from our guests so far and I look forward to continuing our tradition of offering refined, design-forward accommodations coupled with a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of beautiful Napa Valley.”
On Friday, May 6, the Wydown Hotel will host the fourth annual Spring Fling, an open house designed to showcase the property to the St. Helena community. Attendees are invited to explore the newly renovated Tea Room and several guest rooms while enjoying bites from Market St. Helena, an olive oil tasting courtesy of Round Pond Estate, and wines from VGS Chateau Potelle, Charbay Distillery and Winery, and Raymond Vineyards, among others. SnapFiesta, the popular open-set photo booth, will also be on hand to help capture the fun.
The festivities will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and all are welcome attend, admission is complimentary and RSVPs are encouraged. To RSVP and for more information, please call 707-963-5100 or email stay@wydownhotel.com.
ABOUT WYDOWN HOTEL
Wydown Hotel is a singular property located in the heart of Napa Valley, which is independently owned and operated by St. Helena local Mark Hoffmeister. 
The 12-room Hotel offers service at a level of sophistication and professionalism generally associated with larger hotels, balanced by the warmth and “home away from home” feeling of a boutique property, making for a guest experience as incredibly special and unforgettable as St. Helena itself. Wydown Hotel opened in July 2011 after an extensive renovation led by renowned architect Michael Guthrie where the entire building was overhauled and remodeled with luxury custom furnishings and a fresh, contemporary design. The property’s twelve guest rooms fall into three categories: Premium, Premium Atrium and Luxury Corner, and feature king beds TempurPedic mattresses, Nespresso machines, Molton Brown bath products, a Geneva Sound System, mini fridge and two spa robes with slippers. 
Guests also have access to a 24/7 front desk staff, complimentary parking, tea and coffee and breakfast in the Tea Room, coupons for coffee at the nearby Napa Valley Roasting Company, and free Wi-Fi. Wydown Hotel partners with Health Spa Napa Valley, providing complimentary access to their state of the art fitness facility which features LifeFitness, Precor and Cybex strength equipment and a 25-yard outdoor heated lap pool.
Wydown Hotel also offers guests a complimentary, locally sourced continental breakfast, while St. Helena residents and patrons alike are welcome to stop by the Tea Room any day from 3 to 7 p.m. for complimentary cookies.
Wydown Hotel is located at 1424 Main St. in St. Helena, Calif. For reservations and additional information, please visit wydownhotel.com or call 707-963-5100.