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Clean room and comfortable

Nice hotel. Close to Universal

Hotel itself is clean. There was a fresh paint and sometime a strong chemical smell in the room. I was ready to find a new hotel if I could have canceled this stay. There is no coffee pot in the room, not very much space to set anything out, few drawers to put anything away. There is a coffee and flavored water machine in the lobby. The coffee is very bland, much like drinking flavor water. Overall, it’s all in the photos you just need to look closely. The room is spacious, beds are comfortable. It appears the hotel was just renovated. By the area it is located, it was most likely a pay by the hour motel in the past. At least it was clean.

We have been going to Solage since 2010. Back then it was the nicest property in Calistoga. The problem is that that management has upgraded since 2010, or so it feels like. Pros are the following: 1. Property is still manicured well with staff on site ensuring both cleanliness and aesthetic. 2. Spa is still pretty nice. 3. Service was solid, overall..not the best but still in the top 10-15% of hotels. Cons: 1. Property has not been remodeled in some time and it shows. While it’s well maintained, the technology is nonexistent and quite frankly outdated; 2. Solbar does not deserve a Michelin recommendation or star. It was so disappointing. For starters the bacon was clearly thrown in the deep fryer, not cooked on the griddled. The smashed potatoes they are known for weren’t crispy and it appeared as though the oil wasn’t changed for many days. The fruit bowl was clunky. If I’m paying $16.00 for a fruit bowl, you should take the time and peel the fruit, present it nicely and make it beautiful. It was not that, just thrown together with little to no care. Dining room was load with kids. This is supposed to be a relaxing retreat not kids running around like Disneyland. If I wanted that experience I would go to the OC. Needless to say I did not enjoy paying $150 for breakfast and have such an awful experience. 3. A few more comments on the room and being outdated and old. The property is pretty dingy. The common areas are not well maintained.

Rooms are gorgeous! Sunny, clean, beautiful. Such a great place. Peaceful, quiet, welcoming. Staff are thoughtful and welcoming.