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…
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How does a business legally within the United States operate as an adults-only hotel? Isn't that unlawful age discrimination?
@Philip, I would guess very small. Thinking more of Encinitas than Big Sur.
Let’s see what happens with award availability. The property was notorious for playing games with Base Room point bookings during Marriott times.
Unhappy Globalist due to ridiculous Andaz Maui situation - point booking available for 10 nights (!) or more but not for any shorter stays for end of Mar - beginning of Apr. Games games games - neither corporate Hyatt ownership nor Host Hotels is making any difference...
Best news of the day. Las Acobas in St. Helena was one of my favorite Starwood properties and the chef is outstanding. Thanks for posting this.
wow...when did ventana big sur move from 30k to 48k for an award stay? did i miss that post!?
@FNT Delta Diamond
In California, age discrimination is covered primarily by two laws:
1. "Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)" - Federal law
2. "Fair Employee and Housing Act (FEHA)" - California state law
The legislative intent of both these laws largely covers age discrimination in the workplace and for purposes of residential lease or ownership. The hotel isn't covered unless they provide housing on an extended basis.
Even then, only those who are over the age of 40 are technically part of the "protected class," and these laws are primarily designed to protect them. Proving that a minor suffered harm as a result of an "adults only" policy would be difficult.
Assuming you can, you're left with a different problem. Businesses are allowed to discriminate on the basis of a protected class if it's integral to the good or service it's providing. For example, male strip clubs are allowed to reject the job applicant of a female stripper because it goes against what their business sells. There's no "creative excuse" necessary to get around the law. In this case, the hotel could theoretically argue that providing adults only lodging is part of their core business, and furthermore, no discrimination exists because minors are not a protected class.
@ Al K, just book the 10 nights without sufficient points, then change your reservation to the desired shorter length.
Hope most of it stays the same as we have enjoyed a few anniversaries there.. Will Chris Consentino still be a part of their restaurant??They made great Margaritas at the bar...Auberge in Rutherford,Napa is also adult only and I wonder with the New Four Seasons will be the same??
Now that The Equinox in Vermont is also leaving Marriott's Luxury Collection, let's hope that it will follow Hotel Talisa and Las Alcobas to join WoH 🙂
@Raylan: The most sensible guess would be Cat7, although many may hope for Cat6
@dee press release does say he will be there: "seasonally driven restaurant and bar – Acacia House, led by Chef Chris Cosentino"
This is huge news. Now two of my favorite hotels in NorCal are bookable with WoH points (Ventana and this one). Marriott who????
I love the Ventena and im a globalist but i just cant see any reason why i would redeem the same amount of points for this Alila Napa vs the ventana. Too many good options in the valley for me to forgo 30k points for this not to mention the suite upgrades at ventana are legendary where here they look rather plain. Ill stick with North Block or something else in Yountville which i prefer to St Helena.
how many points was it in the old marriott days? Assume it's gone up a few categories as I don't recall it being top category with Hyatt?
@ khatl -- It was a Category 8 property with Marriott Bonvoy before transitioning, so unfortunately not much is changing in that regard.
Gah, just used all my WoH points for several days at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts. The award space here is wide open right now and we know it won't stay that way long.
Are people able to see availability here? I can't get it to come up on the website or in the app at all, even as grayed out showing no availability, and a rep on the phone said they aren't able to book it yet either.
Yep. Just booked the first two nights on March 15 using points, directly on the Hyatt website. Lots of availability, at least this month and next.
The hotel is not showing at all for me at all when I search after march 15, even for 1-3 award nights or paid rates. Anyone else seeing evidence that this property is available in the search function?
Go to https://www.alilahotels.com/napa-valley and initiate booking through there; then it will take you to hyatt.com with the hotel selected.
Just booked for the first weekend. You must go to the hotel's website to book. It will not show availability on the general Hyatt website. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there will be anyone available to answer questions at the hotel until March 15th. I cannot figure out if the attached restaurant will be open as well. Anyone, who has been there and has personal knowledge, have a recommendation on a local spot for a romantic, covid-19 compliant, restaurant for dinner?
@Lisfranc. Thanks for the recommendation. My lady friend would love the French Laundry. I got on the waitlist, no doubt with a few hundred other people......
Thanks Lucky! As a California resident, I recently visited Ventana and it was AMAZING. As soon as I saw this post I jumped and booked a weekend in May at Napa! This is such a fantastic deal and I can't wait to visit!
Brian Thanks
Steve yes French Laundry but tough to get reservations but it should open again this week... Farmsted Farm to Table restaurant at Long Meadow Ranch (St.Helena)is not far also Brix and the Harvest Inn.. if you want to go to lower Napa..La Toque or Torc, Chop House,Tarla,Morimoto or T Kellers- Ad Hoc or Addendum in Yountville or St Helena Meadowwood(tho part of it burned in sept fire) Auberge or Charter oak!!
@dee
Thanks for the recommendations. I notice there are a lot of restaurants in the area that are doing take out. I may just go that route ... not sure what the hotel rooms/suites are like, but a dinner on a private balcony might be more relaxing and romantic.
@Lisfranc - realize I’m late to the party here, but if you have an Amex Platinum the concierge can likely get you a reservation. Worked for us in the past.
Just chkd in. Booked stndrd room at 30k points but upgraded to Estate View Suite. No words for how gorgeous this room & leafy view really are. An extra tub & floor faucet on the huge BALCONY say a lot however. Best lodging & design in wine country, save your WOH points & expect to hunt & peck for availability. SOoo worth it.