ATLANTA - (February 22, 2016) - Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Napa River Inn as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. Napa River Inn will be showcased today with all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

Napa River Inn is a historic boutique hotel that delivers the ultimate Napa experience. Tucked inside the Historic Napa Mill with world-class dining, local specialty shopping and live entertainment, the Inn is independently owned and operated. A significant portion of its attentive staff are locals who have been with the company for more than a decade.

"This is exciting news for the hotel," says owner Harry Price. "It is our desire to offer an exceptional level of service for our guests. To be so recognized as having continuously met this high standard is a wonderful validation of our efforts and ideals."

For the second year in a row, Napa River Inn has achieved the Forbes Four-star hotel luxury travel ratings that have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958.

"Our Star Ratings recognize the finest hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. "We're proud to be associated with the new additions to our global list."

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Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, is the originator of the prestigious Five Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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About Napa River Inn

Walking Distance to World-class Everything

Luxury reigns at the Napa River Inn, situated in the vibrant Downtown Napa's Riverfront District. The inn's waterfront location within the Historic Napa Mill grants walkabout access to the neighborhood with specialty shops, gourmet restaurants and world-renowned wines all waiting to be uncorked.

As Downtown Napa's highest Michelin rated hotel, Napa River Inn believes in making your experience a memorable one, starting with breakfast-in-bed from Sweetie Pies bakery. Guests enjoy easy access to more than 20 tasting rooms paired with world-class dining at Angèle, Celadon, Morimoto and many other exceptional restaurants. Enjoy the sights on foot, by bicycle or simply slip into our Lexus house car for complimentary "driver hosted" jaunts in town.

Whether you're looking to roam the valley in a day, or take the leisurely route through Wine Country, Napa River Inn is ready to welcome you like a local and help you uncover the quintessential Napa Valley experience.