Meadowood Napa Valley is named #7 in Northern California, U.S. Resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the world’s best hotels, cruises, countries, cities, resorts, trains, airlines, airports, spas, islands, and luggage as voted by readers.
October 6, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Meadowood Napa Valley recognized among the best resorts in Northern California as voted by the publication’s discerning readers.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with its impressive legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolade from readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
“We are incredibly proud to see Meadowood Napa Valley recognized among the region’s finest resorts,” said Patrick Nayrolles, General Manager of Meadowood Napa Valley. “The fact that this honor comes directly from Condé Nast Traveler readers makes it especially meaningful. We are grateful to our guests for their trust and to our dedicated team for creating the thoughtful, personal experiences that define Meadowood.”
Founded in 1961 and acquired by H. William Harlan in 1979, Meadowood Napa Valley has dedicated itself for more than half a century to delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences for visitors looking to retreat to California wine country. For years, Meadowood has served the community as a gathering place for social, cultural, and viticultural life—and stands as the ideal destination for those seeking insider access to the Napa Valley. Since reopening in August 2021 with 36 lodge-style rooms and suites, Meadowood has continued to offer a welcoming immersion into the Napa Valley’s joyful, imaginative approach to recreation and relaxation.
With its approachable elegance and exemplary hospitality, Meadowood has elevated the standard for premier hotels. Among the services and amenities at Meadowood is The Wine Center, where a range of classes has been designed to provide a personalized immersion into the history and culture of wine. Under the direction of published author and authority Kelli White, The Wine Center allows guests to explore at every level the intricacies and nuances of wines from the Napa Valley and beyond. Meadowood’s award-winning Spa, set harmoniously in nature, induces serenity by design, from Howard Backen’s purposeful architecture and interiors to separate men’s and women’s outdoor Garden Lounges with plunge pools, steam rooms, and saunas. Forum, Meadowood’s elegantly relaxed restaurant, features seasonal menus that honor the land, farms, and wines of the region, paying tribute to the Napa Valley’s agricultural heritage. Each guest stay is individually handled by a member of the Estate Host team, a concierge service that offers personalized itinerary planning with rare access throughout the valley. Estate Hosts are experts in area dining, winery visits, and other experiential opportunities throughout the estate and beyond. Additional services and activities at Meadowood include the expansive and contemporary Fitness Center, five tennis courts, three separate pools, and the Terrace Café, open seasonally for outdoor dining.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue. For inquiries, please contact: awards@condenasttraveler.com.
