Indulgent, romantic B&B
Honor Mansion was an amazing experience from start to finish. We surprisingly scored a reservation at the last minute for the Tower Suite, but were immediately upgraded to the Garden Suite upon arrival. A bottle of champagne to toast our anniversary was also promptly delivered to our room... one of the many perks of staying at this fabulous location.
The suite itself was a wonder for a B&B. Luxury personified. Three private entrances, fireplace, stereo, VCR and a small video collection (no DVD players yet, but really, who's coming here to watch TV?), a shower with dual shower heads, a private hot tub on the back porch where they fully encourage the use of bubble bath... amazing. The beds were covered in fluffy pillows, and every detail - from a mini-fridge stocked with complimentary bottled water, sodas, brandy, etc. to the bottomless chocolate-dipped macaroon cookies in the main dining room to a full turndown with mints and the addition of slippers to each side of the bed - was accounted for. They have an amazing wine/apps hour - on Saturday evening, it was two kinds of wine with a selection of salmon mousse, crab dip, petite tortellini and - of course - the macaroons, as well as some fresh fruit. We took a few items and sat outside by the koi pond, which is some of the most beautiful scenery around - particularly for a small, private hotel with only 26 rooms. The pool and surrounding property is gorgeous - a stroll at night, sitting out by the stars, a number of wineries off in the distance make for a killer view. They also offer spa services, a number of which can be delivered poolside if so desired.
The breakfast at Honor Mansion is not to be missed. For Sunday breakfast, we were served fresh cranberry-orange scones, grilled pineapple with mango sorbet, and Grand Marnier french toast with chicken-apple sausage. This, of course, was following the basket of coffee and fresh-baked biscotti that was left on our doorstep that morning.
While Honor Mansion may be a bit pricy for some, depending on the room or suite, it's definitely an experience worth having. We just got back yesterday and we're already planning our next trip!
Highly recommended for anyone looking for what Honor Mansion bills as an "adult-oriented" experience. We didn't see one child on the property the entire weekend... which made the entire stay even more peaceful and relaxing.