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Ambrose Bierce House

1515 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Ambrose Bierce House
Ranked #11 of 14 St. Helena B&B and Inns
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arizona
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

what I will say right off is that the inn was very clean, which should appeal to most guests. the location was good for us since we had dinner plans at Cindy's Backstreet which was very close. nice area to walk through even in the evening. I thought the Ambrose Bierce suite was quite comfortable. I would have thought that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed two nights in this very charming B&B in St. Helena. Innkeeper John was exceptionally helpful in organizing everything from balloon rides to medical assistance. The breakfast is great. House has a lot of charm, so can definitely be recommended.

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Oslo, Norway
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Ambrose Bierce House B&B in St Helena has 4 large and well furnished beautiful rooms and I stayed there by myself visiting Napa Valley Wineries. I had a good stay and was treated very well. For sure recommended.

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

The B&B was charming. The location is key. The breakfasts were delicious. Stay here if you want to walk to restaurants and are close to everything. The owners are very gracious and helpful. We stayed in the largest and only room downstairs. It was nice having a private entry, however the house is old and as such you can hear... More

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Martinez, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Another unsatisfied customer. When we arrived for my wife's birthday, we thought it was a nice place. We went out for dinner and returned around 10 pm. After going to sleep, we were woken up at 2:30 am by the upstairs guests who were running up and down the stairs to get to the hot tub which is just outside... More

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John R, Owner at Ambrose Bierce House, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Jim did have a couple upstairs that was up late and took a shower late. The main line did back up and I am very sorry for that. Unfortunately I cannot control plumbing problems. Jim was told we were very sorry in the morning and we called a plumber who came out that morning and fixed it. HERE is the... More

San Diego
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We stayed here two nights during our Napa mini-moon. We liked staying in town and being able to walk to the restaurants and shops in St. Helena. The breakfasts were pretty good, and the rooms and the property pretty much met expectations. But the main reason to stay here is the location in town. If you want a countryside feel,... More

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scottsdale
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

The young man helping the owner, who was absent, kept asking us if we had a Groupon. Ok, when we booked the room with the owner, we asked about deals but were never told to check if a Groupon was available---shame on him and us. We felt almost like second class citizens since we didn't have a Groupon. The first... More

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John R, Owner at Ambrose Bierce House, responded to this review
15 December 2012

I am so sorry these guests were so unhappy. Let me clarify a little. The first room which is normally $229 and we gave them for $175 did not smell. Three different people checked. Even the gentelman guest said he could not smell anything but his wife hade a special nose. The heat lamp in the bathroom was changed the... More

Lafayette, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

The Ambrose Bierce House was the perfect location for what we wanted to do. We could walk into town for dinner at wonderful restaurants. It's nice to not get in your car and jump into the traffic that was pretty heavy at times during our stay in October. Walking was faster. The breakfasts were delicious and the innkeeper, John, was... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

First of all, St. Helena is a wonderful little town with a long main street and plenty of shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend it as a great base for exploring Napa. And this B&B is just one block from the main commercial area (close enough for a very easy walk but far enough away to remain peaceful and... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012 via mobile

This historical home right on Main street was perfect for a stay in the St Helena wine country. The original owner, Ambrose Bierce, was a civil war journalist and several of his articles are framed throughout the home. Enjoy the late afternoon on the shaded sitting porch with complimentary wine, then take a leisurely stroll to any one of several... More

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Also Known As:
Ambrose Bierce House Hotel
Ambrose Bierce House Hotel St. Helena
Ambrose Bierce House St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA
Address: 1515 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Region: United States > California > Napa Valley > St. Helena
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #11 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in St. Helena
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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. This California bed and breakfast is in a perfect location... right in the center of the finest wineries of Napa Valley. You can walk to fine and casual dining, historic Beringer Vineyards... and unique shopping in beautiful and quaint downtown St. Helena. ... more   less 
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