ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 19, 2017 –The UpValley Inn & Hot Springs hotel in Calistoga, Calif., has joined the Ascend Hotel Collection, bringing the charm of Napa Valley's wine country to this global portfolio of unique, boutique and historic hotels and resorts. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel Collection is the world's first and largest soft brand, featuring best-in-class upscale properties with more than 200 properties open worldwide.

Just 90 minutes from San Francisco, The UpValley Inn & Hot Springs hotel takes its name from Calistoga locals who refer to this area of Napa as "upvalley." A popular getaway for food, wine and wellness travelers, the hotel is ideally situated along the famed Silverado Trail, a 29-mile stretch dotted with world-renowned and intimate family-owned wineries along the eastern edge of Napa Valley. The hotel provides guests with free shuttle service to and from wineries and tasting rooms.

Guests can also take sanctuary at the hotel's exceptional amenities which features a new steam room, sauna and Calistoga's world famous underground geothermal mineral water springs. The hot springs are believed to offer restorative properties. The UpValley Inn & Hot Springs hotel has plans to offer mud bath services, another uniquely Calistoga relaxation ritual, in the near future.

Additionally, the hotel recently underwent a dramatic transformation across its six buildings, which included guestroom renovations featuring marble-encased bathrooms and private balconies.

The UpValley Inn & Hot Springs hotel participates in the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty rewards program, rated no. 1 in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards list for two consecutive years. Membership is free, offers fast rewards, instant perks, and exclusive member rates when booking directly at www.choicehotels.com. Members can redeem points towards free nights, airline miles and more while staying at any of Choice's 11 global brand hotels, including the Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn.