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A few weeks ago we learned that an Alila would be coming to Napa Valley, California. Well, the hotel has started accepting reservations as of today (including with points), so let’s take a look at that…
Las Alcobas becomes Alila Napa Valley
In September 2020, Las Alcobas decided to leave Marriott. This was a Marriott Luxury Collection property in St. Helena, Napa Valley. At the time it wasn’t clear what the future would hold for that property, but we finally learned earlier in the year — Las Alcobas will become the Alila Napa Valley, and it will be opening on March 15, 2021.
Alila Napa Valley (from when it was Las Alcobas)
The 68-room hotel will be an adults-only retreat. I’m curious to see how many changes have been made to this property in the roughly six months that it has been closed. Perhaps not much has changed at all, which would be totally fine with me.
You can read my review of Las Alcobas here.
Alila Napa Valley (from when it was Las Alcobas)
This will be the third Alila property in the US, and for that matter the third Alila property in California:
- Alila Ventana Big Sur is the first Alila property in the US
- Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is opening in the coming weeks
Alila Ventana Big Sur
For those of you not familiar with the Alila brand, it’s Hyatt’s luxury nature and eco-focused brand, and I’d say it’s roughly on par with Park Hyatt. So it’s a true luxury brand, and not just “premium.”
This will be a fantastic addition, as I loved the time I spent in Napa Valley. I had low expectations (since I’m not exactly a wine connoisseur), but enjoyed it immensely — the landscape was beautiful, the people were friendly, and the food and drinks were great.
Alila Napa Valley (from when it was Las Alcobas)
Redeeming points at Alila Napa Valley
Alila Napa Valley will be a Category 7 World of Hyatt property, which is Hyatt’s top category. That means free night redemptions will cost the following number of points:
- A standard room will cost 30,000 points per night
- A standard suite will cost 48,000 points per night
- A premium suite will cost 60,000 points per night
For what it’s worth, a standard room here is a one king or two queen room with a balcony, which is 440 square feet.
The standard suite here (also for the purposes of a Globalist suite upgrade award) is the junior suite, which ranges in size from 830 to 1,035 square feet.
Then a premium suite is an estate view or vineyard view suite, which ranges in size from 948 to 1,494 square feet.
For what it’s worth, rates at Alila Napa Valley for standard rooms seem to fluctuate between $550 and $1,200 per night pre-tax. If you are booking a paid stay, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, so you can receive extra perks, like free breakfast, a property credit, and more.
Why I’m excited about this hotel becoming a Hyatt
Simply put, the World of Hyatt program is in a league of its own when it comes to guest recognition, so I’m always thrilled when properties are converted to Hyatt brands. As a World of Hyatt Globalist member I particularly like any luxury additions in the US. Rates here are high, so this will be a good use of points, especially as a Globalist member:
- All World of Hyatt members receive waived resort fees when redeeming points
- World of Hyatt Globalist members receive free breakfast on all stays
- World of Hyatt Globalist members can use suite upgrade awards to confirm an upgrade at the time of booking
- World of Hyatt Globalist members receive free parking when redeeming points (though parking will likely be free here anyway)
- World of Hyatt Globalist members can redeem points for Guest of Honor bookings, whereby members can pass on their perks to friends and family when redeeming points
Alila Napa Valley (from when it was Las Alcobas)
Bottom line
Alila Napa Valley is opening in just a couple of weeks, and the hotel started accepting reservations as of today. This will be the third Alila property in the US, and is a phenomenal addition to the Hyatt portfolio. I can’t wait to return here some day.
When Las Alcobas left Marriott I was sad that the only luxury points property in Napa Valley would be no more. Little did I know that things would only get better with this hotel becoming a Hyatt.
Anyone else excited about the Alila Napa Valley?
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