New Hotel Luca & Restaurant to Open in Yountville, CA

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. July 09, 2009

JULY 9, 2009 - David Fink, managing partner of the new Hotel Luca anticipates opening the 20-room hotel, restaurant and spa in Fall 2009.

"Ideally located in Yountville, in the heart of the Napa Valley, we envision Hotel Luca will offer guests a lively, sophisticated and fun atmosphere."

From its villa-like stone tower to its arched walkways and European lime plaster, Hotel Luca will combine the best of contemporary design and old-world architectural passion. Designed to be alive, flowing and spontaneous, the entire property is being built to embrace the beautiful light of the Napa Valley. Outdoor terraces and intimate seating areas for hotel guests will abound. Guests at the restaurant will be able to enjoy al fresco dining ringed by olive trees overlooking a courtyard with sparkling fountain. And at the sun-drenched pool a landscaped oasis is being created for comfort and relaxation.

Located at 6774 Washington Street in Yountville, California, the hotel will be managed by Fink's Mirabel Hotel & Restaurant Group which operates properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The company's flagship property, L'Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Chateaux member, is included on the top 100 lists of the country's leading travel magazines and its restaurant has been recognized in food and wine magazines as one of America's best restaurants.

Cantinetta Piero, Hotel Luca's signature restaurant, inspired by and named in honor of famed winemaker Piero Antinori, is modeled after the convivial attitude and open-air lifestyle of Tuscany. Under a 15-foot ceiling with massive beams and vaulted brick ceilings, a gracious entrance will lead guests past a wine display to tables, a pizza bar and wood-burning oven and the open kitchen which will feature a salumi curing room.

From the hotel's rooftops, 200-year-old tiles from the town of Lucca, Italy, peer down at open terraces and patios, arched windows and the casual luxury of Hotel Luca's guest rooms. Here guests will find modern amenities and appointments including flat-screen TV, music system and sensual recessed lighting. Dark-toned furniture, upholstered for ultimate comfort will be complemented by fine art selected for inspiration and beauty. All rooms will have generous bathrooms with radiant floor heat, double sinks, large soaking tubs and separate showers. Many of the guest rooms will also feature fireplaces and balconies.

Passing under an arched walkway to the pool area, guests will discover extended cooling steps leading into the water, terraces where one may refresh in the water without being fully immersed. The large pool will be complemented with a warm-water massaging pool and all will be surrounded by a privacy wall and luxurious landscaping.

The Luca Spa will offer an intimate experience, including a Zen Garden suggesting a reflective moment before or after a rejuvenating massage, cleansing scrub or pampering wellness treatment. The spa features a large signature lavender-saltwater soaking pool complete with water wall and fireplace.

"We are thrilled to be able to open this property in Yountville," shares Fink. "Our wish is to create a hotel and restaurant that complements the charms of Yountville and adds to the extraordinary quality of hospitality and dining found here. Newly appointed general manager, James DeLuca, brings a wealth of enthusiasm, talent and experience in luxury hospitality to Hotel Luca. His day to day focus is committed to ensuring an unrivaled, authentic wine country experience for all of our guests."

Introductory rates at Hotel Luca will range from $295-$650 per night and include breakfast for two. Travelers interested in booking future reservations or for further information may telephone 707-944-8080.