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Blue Elk Inn

4.1 (107 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
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Linda E.

Every single thing was perfect. Comfy beds. Great view. Friendly staff. Good pricing. Good breakfast. Great location. Surrounded by beauty. Restful quiet stay.

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Kris V.

We had a very cozy stay at the Blue Elk this Oktoberfest weekend. Our third floor king room was pretty basic, with a comfy bed, desk, and a balcony. The bathroom is pretty small with only one sink. The hot breakfast was nice. We loved all the blue elk touches all over the lodge. We made several trips into town using the cut-through in the backyard. It's about a mile walk to the center of town. We also walked around Enchantment/Waterfront park which has trail entrances close to the back of the hotel. Our dog felt very welcomed. Next time I will probably request one of the ground floor rooms with an outside door which would be so convenient for taking the dog out. It was very quiet - we enjoyed sitting on the balcony taking in the view. Can't wait to be back!

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Wendi K.

Exceeded my expectations completely! The whole ground / rooms seem newly remodeled. We got the two bedroom suite (was around $1100 for two nights) and it was large, spacious, and very clean. Such a cozy fireplace too! Pool / hot tub seemed sort of summer camp-ish but they were clean. We didn't use the saunas but they looked awesome. Breakfast was obviously homemade and delicious. Chorizo breakfast tacos one day, and fluffy biscuits and gravy the other. Staff was very accommodating. I love how blatantly dog friendly the place was too.

This is the beautiful blue lighting at the Blue Elk Hotel. Quite stunning.

We were very pleased with the quiet peaceful location. Clean rooms, wonderful hot breakfast served until 10am. The staff was very helpful and courteous, front desk lady told us where to park free for 3 hrs downtown (next to the City offices). The hotel is dog friendly even tho we didn't bring ours it was nice to see pets.

The lights at night are nice
Rodger A.

This place is Amazing!! Such beautiful Inn and the staff was so thoughtful and caring. Dog friendly, beyond compare!! The fenced in courtyard, firepits, landscaping and pool are so well.maintained. The front desk provided blankets and totals for the dogs even to make them feel welcome. We'll be back and highly recommended.

Hot breakfast - biscuits & gravy, sausages, scrambled eggs and coffee

Really lovely hotel, lots of parking, and within walking distance to downtown. My room was on the second floor - very comfortable and beautiful artwork on the walls. Bathroom was clean, and had dispensers for hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner instead of individual sets for each guest. Instead of key cards, you get an actual physical set of keys to your room - one to open your hotel room and another to open the front door after the staff locks it at 8:30pm. There are no staff around overnight, but there are instructions in the room if you need to get in touch with someone after hours. I enjoyed the hot breakfast they provided - very tasty and the staff was on top of refilling the food and keeping the area clean. Overall, this was a very serene and relaxing place to stay.

Pluto and Bowser love it here
Judah J.

Me and my Golden Retrievers loved it here. The enclosed patio entrance was definitely a rare dog-friendly amenity. The hot tub was nice and bubbly. Make sure to book a time slot if you want to use one of the saunas. Breakfast was upper tier for continental style and had different options each day. If you're looking for a super dog friendly stay in an amazing village a stones throw away from epic skiing here you go.

Blue Elk view from our room.
Kim R.

A cute hotel just outside of the main drag. Parking is right in front, so we could easily see our van from our window...as well as a pretty mountain. Check-in was easy and casual...the place definitely has a small business feel. We walked through the park to downtown and to our end of the strip to the closest restaurants. It's a bit of a haul no matter your destination, but was better than getting back in the car. The room was nice, updated and very clean with the exception of dust buildup on the chairs. The mattress was a bit soft for me, but not too bad. It seemed the entire customer base wanted breakfast right when they started serving so it was a bit crowded. Breakfast was prepped to be hot and ready right on time...not the best hot breakfast I've had at a hotel, but certainly not bad. There is no staff on site overnight, so if you leave early you leave your key. Overall a great place to stay if you like quiet and don't want to be right in the busy zone.

Anna S.

Will be back again So many amenities Breakfast/coffee/tea included, Pool, hot tub, sauna, bicycles, corn hole, outdoor lounge area. We'll taken care off, great staff

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“This was my first time in Leavenworth and staying at Alpen Rose Inn made my visit over the top amazing.”

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Gather Leavenworth - Ashley with Gather Easton, WA Photo: @alexrapada

Gather Leavenworth

(10 reviews)

At first we didn't think we were going to hire a wedding coordinator, then after much thought, we…read moredecided we should hire a wedding coordinator, and now that the wedding is over, I would have to say, it was money well spent, and I am so thankful we hired Gather as our day-of-wedding-coordinator! Our venue was in Easton, WA (right outside of Cle Elum area) and it was hard finding local vendors since Easton really isn't much of a city. We came across Gather Leavenworth on Wedding Wire, hopped on the phone with them, didn't look elsewhere and went with Gather. They were more than happy to travel! We hired them pre-pandemic with an original wedding date of 9/26/2020, but then had to postpone to 2021, and they were super easy to work with! Even though we hired them for day-of-wedding coordination, they had a lot of wedding tools you can utilize months before, that I wish we utilized more. But with the pandemic, we were thrown in to a bit of a funk with wedding planning. Gather sent reminder emails throughout the planning and they were so helpful! They came out the day before our wedding to run the rehearsal and go through all the decor and everything. Then day of wedding, everything went so smoothly! Ashley and Tarcy were amazing to work with! I would highly recommend hiring them to coordinate your big day! Super happy with their services!

Ashley with Gather was, without a doubt, our wedding MVP. We worked with Ashley for day-of…read morecoordinating as well as overall decor vision and execution, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Gather's online portal is organized and has helpful resources to keep you on-track with planning, and our frequent check-in calls with Ashley were incredibly helpful. She happily answered all of our random wedding questions, both big and small, and helped us feel comfortable throughout the planning process. Not only did she help us with the basics of day-of coordinating and decor, she also ordered and rented any decor items we decided we needed and allowed us to ship items to her in order to reduce our workload. The week of the wedding she took over all vendor communications and was committed to ensuring our week was relaxing and stress-free. She helped us run a quick and smooth rehearsal, and it felt like she and her assistant, Rachel, were absolutely everywhere on the day of the wedding. We did not have to worry about a single detail, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We've received many post-wedding compliments from guests about how smoothly our entire wedding weekend operated, and we could not have done it without Ashley, Rachel, and Gather. She's just the best!

Silvara Cellars

Silvara Cellars

(125 reviews)

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I am so happy to be updating my review and loving this place again! I went a few years ago and had…read morea miserable experience with a rude employee and lots of kids running around. So glad to say this most recent experience was the complete opposite! Johanna is incredible. We weren't really sure what we wanted to do, and she was so helpful with suggestions and samples. We ended up getting a bottle of the brut (though the sparkling rosè was amazing too) and an assortment of cheese and crackers. She even through in a fig spread! She was a total delight and made our experience so memorable. We got a lovely shady table outside and took in the amazing scenery and area. It was such a delightful experience and one I hope to have again soon. What a beautiful place to enjoy wine with friends.

Me and my fiancé came in during relaxation trip we had planned ourselves. We had never really gone…read moreout and had wine explained to us, or done tasting of any kind. We were met with a warm welcome from the lady at the bar top, who directed us to Chris and said he would help us for the day. Chris went over different kinds of wines with us, asked us what kinds of wines we liked and recommended which ones we try. He was super helpful and honestly the nicest guy we met in a long time! Some of the best service I've ever had at any establishment, and if you know who Hank Green is, he gives off very similar vibes. If we ever find ourselves in Leavenworth again, we will definitely be going back!

Leavenworth Festhalle - Display

Leavenworth Festhalle

(4 reviews)

First time coming to this location. It has several tables and areas to take family pictures. It has…read morea stage and some little kiosks with items (hot chocolate/water, etc.) to sell. Restrooms are located inside as well. Also, I found maps of the area. I gave it a 5 star due to location, the unique displays, and made the stop feel like the holidays. Yes, it snowed like crazy. They had scheduled times for events, arrival of Santa, and the grinch.

Frequenters of the various Bavarian-themed towns in the Pacific Northwest are likely familiar with…read morethe massive Festhalls that occupy a place of honor in or around the town center. Mount Angel, Oregon is another example. Leavenworth's Festhalle, however, is a little bigger, a little better appointed, and ostensibly utilized far more frequently. Whether it be packed with drunken revelers in early Autumn, carolers and local orchestras in the winter, weddings, fairs, expos or any such gathering that requires a massive indoor space, the Leavenworth Festhalle is equipped to accommodate. Most of the events that occur here throughout the year are smaller affairs, with Oktoberfest being the only event that truly fills out the expo hall, to the point of spilling out into the surrounding streets and alleys. More than likely, unless you're a local (or live reasonably close by) your experience with the Festhalle is going to be at one of their flagship holiday festivals. Do they have Bingo here? It seems like the sort of place that would hold a Bingo tournament, during the off-season. If not, they definitely should. I mean, who doesn't like Bingo?

Alpine Lakes High Camp - Lodge

Alpine Lakes High Camp

(12 reviews)

This place is like a daydream. Upon arrival, you & all your gear, are loaded onto landrovers…read moreequipped with cat-tread tires capable of navigating the rugged, snow covered, road to camp. That accomplished, you're whisked 8 miles, through 6,000 acres of timber land, to high camp. Once there, you'll settle into one of 9, surprisingly well equipped, if very rustic, cabins. The camp host will have pre-stocked your cabin with plenty of firewood, 5 gallons of delicious spring water, and a comfy mattress & pillows. There is an out house a few steps from any where you are in camp. Each cabin has its own cook stove and a good stock of cooking equipment and dishes. From there, the opportunities for back-country play seem endless and our host (McKenzie) had really great local knowledge to share. We spent 4 days skiing and snow shoeing but easily could have stayed a week or more and look forward to returning to the area to explore the trails in the summer as well. This place feels a bit like Sangri La-- isolated, beautiful, wilderness all for you to enjoy thoroughly. The wood fired hot tub and sauna are not to be missed. We indulged at least once a day and I am still dreaming about it. I'm someone who usually does not return to a hotel or resort, preferring to try something new, if given the opportunity. But, I see many future trips to High Camp in our future. A couple of extra tips: - This place is capital R rustic. Basically think of it as camping, but inside with a cozy woodstove & propane lanterns, and a comfier bed. If the idea of seeing a mouse, or using an outhouse, or no running water/electricity are a turn-off, this place might not be your jam. - All your gear goes on top of the range rover for transport. We packed in a duffle bag and a couple of hard-sided bins. This seemed to work well. Hard-sided bins are required for food-storage but cabins are stocked with them. - Drivers heft all of your gear on & off the roof of the transport and hosts seem to work pretty much all day long on various projects, including restocking firewood. We did not realize how much manual labor the staff put forth, and we really under planned in terms of tipping (the owner helped us sort that out later). I'd definitely plan to tip at least 10% split between drivers & host.

Such a special place! The new owners are amazing! Shout out Travis for making this trip so magical…read morefor my friends and I. We will be back!!

Hotel Pension Anna - room

Hotel Pension Anna

(82 reviews)

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I absolutely loved staying in this hotel! It has a bed and breakfast feel. The location was perfect…read moreand within walking distance from everything. The hotel has the Bavarian Hotel theme along with everything in Leavenworth. There are 3 floors, but no elevator. You get an old fashioned room key instead of a hotel card reader. You'll find a water carafe with cups in front of the stairs incase you need water in the middle of the night. The receptionist is also the same person serving you breakfast. She will send you a confirmation text before your arrival. I really enjoyed their traditional German breakfast, which includes cold cuts of meat, pastries, muffins, bread, and hard (or soft boiled) eggs. The room itself was very spacious. I liked the heated floors in the bathroom. The room includes one of those flat screens that turns into a painting / background when you turn it off. If you didn't know it was a TV, you'd think it's just framed artwork on the wall. Great location, great service, great food. One of my favorite places to stay.

Location, location, location! Prime parking in downtown Leavenworth, especially on a weekend, made…read morethis stay worth it. The breakfast spread was well done and service was super friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. It was also quiet which was great. This place is small and charming. I wouldn't consider it a luxury for the price they charge but it was still very nice. We splurged for a balcony room which I didn't find worth it. The balcony just overlooked the parking area.

Bavarian Lodge - Bavarian Lodge main entrance

Bavarian Lodge

(291 reviews)

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5 stars! Beautiful rooms with a homey feel and decorations but also a clean and modern bathroom…read more Pool and hot tub are very nice and the pool is heated enough to use in the cold weather. Breakfast was AMAZING I never thought a complimentary hotel breakfast could be so good. Biscuits and gravy, omelets, and many other options. The one thing that ties this hotel all together is the location. You can see downtown Leavenworth from your room and just need to cross the street to get into town. Makes vacationing so relaxing knowing the hotel is a 2 minute walk away. A little pricey in my opinion but you get what you pay for!

I recently stayed here for two nights, and in the past I have as well. It's a lovely place, with a…read moredesign that really fits the style of Leavenworth! The location is wonderful as you can walk to the Leavenworth village in just a few minutes. The room was comfortable, the bed plush and plenty of pillows to choose from. Although there was an adjoining door, thankfully noise was not an issue during our stay. We had the complimentary breakfast on our first morning here, which is a nice perk of staying here. I liked the omelet with onions and peppers. The food was OK overall. We got a margarita pizza from the pub restaurant which was good. It's nice to have a food option available right in the hotel. Went into the pool once - it's located outside. It was refreshing to cool off. The size of the pool is on the smaller side, and so once people come in and get noisy, naturally it isn't so relaxing. Would've stayed in longer, but oh well. The first night, my family member told me that our room was out of conditioner and she used the little bit remaining, and that we were also low on shampoo. I went to the front desk and requested more shampoo and conditioner. The desk attendant said you just had to push the container hard (there are dispensers opposed to individual travel-size bottles). I went back to the room and only got a few drops of conditioner to use. The following day, we asked a housekeeping team member to check our dispensers. She ALSO said you just had to push the dispenser hard. But when they came to our room later that day, we saw that the dispensers had been filled up because finally there was product in each and plenty to use. Not sure why it couldn't have been fixed in the first place, and it was assumed we weren't using them correctly. Once we checked out from the hotel, my family member remarked it was strange that the person at the front desk just promptly took our two room key cards and didn't say anything, like briefly asking how our stay was, or simply just a quick 'thank you' for staying here. Maybe it was just particularly busy.... but something like that can go a long way.

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