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Ambrose Bierce House
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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    Exceptional personal service from experienced hands-on innkeepers ; ideal location in the heart of the Napa Valley. Delicious champagne breakfasts.

    Inn Details

    Welcome to our Napa Valley bed and breakfast! We invite you to experience the romantic charm and "warm and enthusiastic hospitality" of our 1872 Victorian bed and breakfast inn. Ambrose Bierce House is in a perfect location... right in the center of the finest wineries of Napa Valley in downtown St. Helena. You can walk to fine and casual dining, historic Beringer Vineyards... and unique shopping in beautiful and quaint downtown St. Helena. We are the perfect choice if you are trying to decide between a St. Helena bed and breakfast and a St Helena Hotel because we offer the amenities of both. Of all the bed and breakfast’s in Napa, Ambrose Bierce House is one of the few to offer first class amenities like in room Jacuzzi tubs, romantic fireplaces, satellite television and a full champagne breakfast. Not all Napa Valley accommodations are created equal. Our goal at the Ambrose Bierce House is to offer you the finest combination of luxury, hospitality and history garnished with our famous mouth-watering full champagne breakfasts and the premium Napa wines and cheeses that we serve each evening.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    John is a winemaker. He makes Cabernet, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They serve his wine at the Inn. They love traveling and dining.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Heart of The Napa Valley

    • Walk to Restaurants

    • Antiques/decor

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Walk to town, concierge service, gourmet restaurants (dining) in walking distance

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  • Edweard Muybridge

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    Lillie Langtree

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $183/$229

    Ambrose Bierce Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $216/$269

    Molly Day

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $239/$299

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nites on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Full amount 7 days from the date the reservation is made.

    • Cancellations: 15 days prior to the stay to recieve a refund less a $15.00 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel less than 15 days your deposit would be refunded if we can re-rent your room.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Premium wines served each evening

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet champagne

    • Time Served: 9:00 a.m.

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining room, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles
    We serve "the best breakfast in the Napa Valley" Eggs Benedict or Belgian Waffles,home baked breads and croissants,frsh fruit,our own blend of coffee, teas, juice and champagne every morning.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    Additional food services

    • Complimentary decanter of port in room.

    Recipes

    Bread

    Lisa's Luscios Lemon Bread
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 1 Hour

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  • Location Type

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 55 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 55 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Bicycling

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Water sports

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    Perfect St. Helena location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Ambrose Bierce house was wonderful. The breakfasts were delicious and the tips they gave about dining and attractions were spot on. The afternoon reception was lovely, and a great opportunity to visit with our hosts and other guests. The only downside was that our room was warm, and didn't seem to cool off well. Not a big surprise in an older house. The location was great and we could walk to many excellent restaurants.

    Very nice

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    The Innkeeper Chris was very nice and helpful with recommendations for meals and wineries. Breakfasts were very good. Overall, the inn was nice; rooms are a bit tight; maid service was acceptable but not exceptional; beds are firm; bathrooms and tubs are nice; outside hot tub is great and can be used 24/7; wine and cheese at 5 pm. Location is excellent, close enough to restaurants and shops, but in a quieter part of the town.

    An amazing family stay for our wedding!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My now-husband, our son and my immediate family stayed in this beautiful property for the night before/of/after our wedding in July, 2011. Everything was just perfect. The rooms were beautiful, the setting and location amazing and the hospitality perfect! The included breakfasts were UNBELIEVABLE and gourmet!! We loved our stay and would happily stay again.

    Excellent location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Our stay at the Ambrose Bierce house was perfect. It is located in St. Helena walking distance to many restaurants and a few wineries. The northern part of Napa is definitely the place to stay and the views are beautiful in this area. The house is priced very reasonably and the breakfast was terrific. Mimosas every morning too!

    Lovely stay...

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    What a sweet spot. Clean, friendly with a lovely historic air to it. The staff couldn't have been nicer or the facilities more inviting. Highly recommended...

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