Napa · Napa Valley
Bann Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Bann in Napa, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Bann is a Thai-inspired bed and breakfast among the vineyards of the Oak Knoll District, north of the city of Napa. It was formerly the Oak Knoll Inn, which opened in 1985, and is now owned by chef Lalita Souksamlane of the Osha Thai restaurants in San Francisco.
A three-course breakfast is included, and there is a heated saltwater pool and hot tub with vineyard and mountain views. In-room massage is available, there is a Tesla charger, and the property is smoke-free. Dogs up to 30 pounds are welcome.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Signorello Estate, Darioush and Clos du Val are all within about 5 minutes, and Yountville is about 15 minutes north. We are based in Calistoga, at the north end of the valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 42 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes. The closest airport to Bann, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 58 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 66 miles, 1 hour 25 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 71 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
2188 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa
Style
Thai-inspired vineyard inn
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 70 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Dogs up to 30 pounds. Smoke-free.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Bann
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Opus One
About 20 minutes away. The Mondavi and Rothschild partnership, in a landmark winery on Highway 29 in Oakville. The estate tasting is $150, booked and paid ahead; reservations open two months out.
11:40 · Lunch at Oakville Grocery
About 5 minutes away. Sandwiches, salads and cheeses from the historic Oakville Grocery, open since 1881, eaten at the picnic tables out back. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:40 · Spring Mountain Vineyard
About 15 minutes away. Private tastings on a historic mountain estate above St. Helena, home of the 19th-century Miravalle mansion. The Vista experience is $95. By reservation.
2:05 · Keenan Winery
About 10 minutes away. Mountain Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon around a restored 1904 stone winery on Spring Mountain. The tasting is $50 and runs about 75 minutes. By appointment.
4:00 · Back to Bann
About 40 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Clos du Val
Adds about an hour. One of the first wineries in the Stags Leap District, founded in 1972. The Hirondelle House tasting is $75.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Signorello Estate, about 5 minutes. Rebuilt Silverado Trail estate with deep caves.
- Darioush, about 5 minutes. Cabernet at a winery inspired by Persepolis.
- Clos du Val, about 5 minutes. A Stags Leap pioneer, founded in 1972.
- Chimney Rock Winery, about 5 minutes. Cabernet at a Cape Dutch-style winery.
- Robert Biale Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Heritage Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.
- Regusci Winery, about 5 minutes. A family ranch and an 1878 stone winery.
- Trefethen Family Vineyards, about 5 minutes. An Oak Knoll family estate and its 1886 winery.
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, about 10 minutes. The Cabernet that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
See every winery in the area on our Napa, Coombsville and Carneros wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Bann?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 42 miles or roughly 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How far is Bann from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 42 miles, or roughly 1 hour 10 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Bann within walking distance of downtown Napa?
No. It is in the rural Oak Knoll District north of Napa, and we can drive you into town for dinner.
How much is a car service from the airport to Bann?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Bann for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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