Enter Day 4 of the 12 Days of Giveaways
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Earlier today I wrote that the owner of The French Laundry restaurant is thinking about adding on a hotel, and has even purchased the nearby inn.
Much as I love the idea I don’t think I’d realistically end up staying at the property. It does sound very convenient to stay so close to the restaurant, and the thought of room service or breakfast is intriguing. As a standalone boutique hotel there probably wouldn’t be any points redemption options for a stay though.
Nightly rates would undoubtedly be quite high as there would only be a few rooms in an extremely desirable (and pricey) location. Plus, I’d want to enjoy dinner at the restaurant too as that is half the fun. At an average of $400 per person for dinner alone (according to the French Laundry website), I just don’t think I’d value the experience highly enough to couple the expensive dinner with the expensive hotel stay.
Some might argue that both the meal and stay combined would be unique, and maybe ideal for a foodie or to celebrate a special occasion.
Today is Day 4 of Magic of Miles 12 Days of Giveaways.
To enter today’s contest for a chance at iTunes gift cards, airline pajamas, or travel swag galore, let me know in the comments below if you would try out the hotel + dinner at The French Laundry or think the hotel plus dinner experience just wouldn’t be worth it, or that you’d like to be the recipient of today’s contest prize.
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I think that I would spend the money to splurge for the restaurant. Truly a special experience and there are so many other great places to stay that aren’t too far.
Would definitely stay at the hotel near the French Laundry restaurant. Dining at Keller’s restaurant is expensive but if you can spare the money, it is an amazing experience
Would love to try both the hotel and restaurant. Need a huge cash injection first though.
definitely would love to try both
I would try both since I live in the Bay Area and it’s a short drive.
I could see splurging on that…but my wife and I would probably want to hang around the kitchen to pick up some culinary tips..
That would not be something we would splurge on.
I would love to win today’s prize.
Happy Holidays! Thanks for offering your 12 days of giveaways. I hope to win on one of the days.
Maybe for a 50th anniversary celebration.
I would definitely like to try out the hotel and dinner at The French Laundry
I’d like to be the recipient of today’s contest prize
If I win the lottery, I would definitely try out the hotel + dinner at The French Laundry 🙂
I tend to make arrangements for hotel and dining a la carte, but might make an exception in this case.
Dinner yes, but hotel not really interested. Yay for 12 days of giveaways!
I wouldn’t do it, but I think it’d do well. There are always people who will value the “one-stop-shop” idea!
I would love to try both the restaurant and hotel, but the price tag is over my budget 🙂
I think I’d like to try it and I’m sure the wife would enjoy. Thanks
I’m personally not a huge fan of chef tasting menus but I definitely see the allure here – for a really special occasion this would be a fantastic experience.
Would like to try both the hotel and dinner combination
It would depend on the price point.
I would also be interested in the quality of the hotel and the amenities provided.
I’d love to win this, too!
A chance for dinner at the French Laundry, sounds good to me.
Definitely not worth it.
The French Laundry is world renowned, so if given the chance I would definitely go there!
I’d love to win today’s prize!
I think that you are correct that the rooms would be too pricey. But a meal there is on my bucket list.
Winning today’s prize would be great!
I might be willing to try it, but I don’t think I could tell my wife the true cost!
we live nearby sot the meal itself would be worth it!
Had dinner at French Laundry several years ago and it lived up to its reputation. Would definitely go back but would probably pass on the hotel just because it would be so expensive.
The Inn at Little Washington has a similar set up. The meal is amazing but so expensive you can’t afford to stay there too.
The gifts sound great
I’d like to be the recipient of today’s contest prize.
I’m not sure I would splurge tbh
I love a good dinner
I would try both but it would definitely be a splurge moment!
If price were no object, I’d do both for sure!
Sounds like a magical getaway for me!
Count me in! I’d love a surprise!
Yep for 12 days of giveaways
Yep for dinner at the French Laundry
Nope for the Hotel
I hate going home after a nice meal. This would be perfect
Would love to be able to enjoy wine with dinner then walk to my hotel room
Would love to win the Gogo inflight passes
I am sure that I would not personally pay for the experience. I would rather spend the same amount of money for a few days in France or something like that. If somehow it was offered to me (stranger things have happened) and I could stay for little or no cost, then I would be happy to do it.
i’d be interested but at a lower price!
Yes, I would love to be the recipient of today’s prize. Thank you for hosting!
Love the 12 day of prizes!
get the room you can enjoy it longer.
Would only stay at the hotel if it was non-smoking, offered free breakfast, and free wi-fi. Actually at the price they would probably charge, even if they accommodated my three requirements for selecting a hotel, I would probably pass. But one never does know. I have ended up doing many things in life that I never planned or expected I’d do.
I would like to win a prize 🙂
No go.
Would not try the restaurant saw the menu did not like anything on it
Why not, if I’m making the trip, it should be the entire night — hotel would need to live up to the expectations though
i’d try it. sometimes things that can’t be acquired via points are the point!
i’ve eaten here before. if the inn is like the food, i’m in!
i wanna win the contest. i never win!
i would like to be the recipient of today’s contest prize.
I would totally try out the hotel and dinner. My husband and I are quite the travelers and we seriously need a vacation as we have been working so hard lately.
Yes, definitely, I would spend the money for this experience!!
I walked past first class on the way out of the plane….often staring at the slippers they give them….and wanting to swipe them!
Please consider my request to win the internet pass and PJ’s!
Thanks and wishing you a billion miles in 2018!!
something a little closer to home would be nice
If i had some xxtra$$$$$ i think i would do it…ONCE
I could see eating and staying.
It’s possible I would go there.