Wine Valley Inn & Cottages

First-time visitors to the Danish-inspired city of Solvang, California, will be hard-pressed to find a hotel with as much charm as Wine Valley Inn & Cottages. A small garden wraps around the hotel, and bicycles are available for rent when you’re ready to explore. Standard rooms feature minifridges, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Some rooms even have fireplaces, and suites add extra living space. Private cottages are also available with patios and Jacuzzis. The hotel offers complimentary, straightforward breakfast, and several dining options are available nearby. And if you need a little extra downtime, spa services are available for an added charge. Set in the heart of the city, and less than half a mile from the Old Mission Santa Inés (a popular attraction in the town), the hotel is adjacent to nearby shopping and wine tasting rooms in quaint, Danish-style buildings. Recent guests have noted that rooms could use some updating but cheer for the convenient location.