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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka - Holiday Inn's signature cinnamon rolls

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka

    (159 reviews)

    $$

    Nice decor if extremely impractical! I've yet to see a human body that could comfortably fit into…read morethat chair... but then, the chair is not for sitting. All of the chairs in the dining room sink so low, you can just rest your chin on the table and shovel it in. What I found most problematic with this hotel is the lip service to ADA accommodations. There are no grab bars in the bathroom, not even soap dishes you could cling too if you slipped on the very slippery tub floor. The lighting and the switches to the lighting are incredible dim in the room making impossible to see with black on black backgrounds. For low visibility people, the randomly placed 'mood' lighting keeps people like me in the dark. Finally, for people with physical disabilities, getting one's luggage on a cart, then to an elevator, then into a room with extremely heavy doors that swing back so quickly, an injury is almost guaranteed. Unfortunately, I experienced all of this at Holiday Inn express in Eureka. I mentioned some of my difficulties to the registration desk, staff, and as nice as they were, they didn't care... they say they'll remodel next year, but if they really cared about providing accommodations for Americans with disabilities, they make the changes now.

    This hotel was both good and horrible you should stay only if the goods fit you needs and you don't…read morecare about the bad, Pros: Comfy beds Big room Clean rooms (my experience but not everyones) Workers are nice Cons: Bad area (there is an in and out close though) Underwhelming and busy breakfast and pancake maker was broken For breakfast all I was able to have was a sausage with casing and probiotic yogurt. Walls aren't sound proof so you can hear everything and everyone Pool hours are strange and it's always busy Ice maker is difficult to find Most of the cons were only small inconveniences but they added up. THE WORST CON IS THE AREA it's a nice hotel in a horrible area google Eureka California and you'll see why.

    The Inn at 2nd & C - Tea selection

    The Inn at 2nd & C

    (131 reviews)

    $$

    The Inn was centrally located and close to many attractions. I actually had dinner in the Pub…read moredownstairs and was very pleased with the quality of the food and how fresh the seafood was.

    This is a very historical property in old town Eureka near the marina. The building itself is very…read moreinteresting and beautiful inside, but felt a bit confusing. It is dark inside and smells "old". Our room was nicely decorated in old Victorian. It was overlooking the corner of 2nd & C right over the Irish pub. Everything was clean and nice inside. Bathroom was small but well stocked with supplies. The issue is more with the area. We took a walk after we arrived through the marina and old town area and concluded that we didn't feel terribly safe. We decided to stay in after dark. There were plenty of homeless and very "sketchy" people walking around talking loudly to themselves, etc. Know the rooms have no air conditioning so the hosts opened a couple of windows facing C street, which we left open all night, hoping that street wouldn't be terribly noisy. Fortunately, the Irish pub below us closes around 9:00, and the Mexican restaurant across the street was the same. By 9:30 or so the street was very quiet with only the occasional car and lone, loud motorcycle around midnight. Also there is no TV in the room, so bring your own entertainment! The WiFi didn't work either. We couldn't find the WiFi the hosts provided on check in. Overall, this area of town is trying to revive and the hosts are trying to bring back this hotel. Just be aware!

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Eureka - Guest room

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Eureka

    (12 reviews)

    First thing to cover here is that I'm a Hilton loyalist. Regardless of my experience with any…read moresingle Hilton property, I trust the overall brand because I know what to expect. For that reason, you should interpret any criticism I have as not being an issue at other properties. Ok...that said, my new favorite Hilton brand is Home2. Why? Because it has everything I like in a hotel when I travel. First though...a criticism for this property AND Hilton as a whole for not policing it better. During my last five stays, the remote check-in feature on the app did not let me check in and when I tried to check in that way for this property, I received a pop-up telling me it wasn't allowed and that I needed to check in at the front desk. The two people working the front desk denied that the hotel had it set that way, but I'm seeing a trend where the properties are requiring a hard credit card for check in again and not allowing Apple Pay or other variations where a physical card isn't used. They even went so far as to tell me that it was probably like that because my card on file wasn't good...then they promptly asked if I wanted to use my card on file for the stay...which worked perfectly. The bottom line is that Hilton franchises aren't being policed very well by Hilton for this feature, so don't expect to be allowed to remote check-in. Ok...back to what I liked about the property. The rooms were nice and clean...albeit smaller than Hampton rooms of the same type. Each of the rooms we had (we usually have two rooms when we travel) were equipped with a full refrigerator, a microwave, fully functioning sink and a dishwasher. The cabinets had all the dishes we needed too. The pantry was the best I've seen in a hotel of this type. Period. The pool and hot tub were well taken care of and there was also a barbecue section that looked like it was well used by the guests. The only other criticism I have is around parking. They didn't have enough spaces set aside for Diamond members, so parking can be challenging. There were lots of trade people staying there while we stayed and there could not have been less than 20 work vans and trucks - taking up multiple spaces in some cases. That's why I was bummed they didn't have more reserved parking spaces. All in all, it's a nice property and it will be our go-to place when we visit Eureka in the future. If you're heading that way, I'd check them out.

    I loved my stay here! As a Eureka native, it was really cool to be able to stay in town to visit…read morefamily. My room was spacious, comfortable and clean and had great features like a kitchenette and a king sized bed. Service was also kind and on point, and parking and check in were a breeze. I especially appreciated their hot tub and variety of items at the continental breakfast. Because it is so new, it feels like a true vacation, especially in the town of Eureka. I was even able to Door Dash directly to my room. Vibes!! Will stay here again!

    Carter House Inns - Bedroom.

    Carter House Inns

    (280 reviews)

    $$$

    Troy was great in assisting us in creating our large party reservation for many rooms for a family…read moreevent. His pleasant and professional manner was great. The front desk ladies Sarah and Rebecca were awesome in greeting us at checkin and helping ensure everyone was settled in our rooms. Also helped with reservations for dinner and guidance on local interests. Diana and Lizzy in the bar and restaurant made our cocktail and dinner experience enjoyable with wonderful professional and welcoming attitudes. The food was great a few of us had the beef bourguignon ribs. Meat was Tender and the sauce very favorable. The pork chop was also very good. Wine pairing recommendations perfect. Our rooms were cozy and we were impressed with the texture of the robes and towels with a softness and fluffiness. Thanks to the Carter house team

    We had a Horrible experience. The Valentines dinner and the service was nothing short of awful. We…read morechose this as somewhere that we had never been, and I wish we had gone with one of other restaurants we had a reservation to. Going in we knew it was a fixed menu and that was ok. After waiting 35 minutes we finally got the soup, with a bad attitude from the waitress. As all the other tables around us were getting their plates we were left sitting there for way too long, the waitresses kept telling that it was the kitchen fault. If it was any other day we would have gotten up and walked out, but it being Valentine's Day we knew we how hard it would be to try to walk in anywhere else. It was so bad they comped our dinners. She knew we were not happy at all, and sent the manager over to talk to us who apologized for how everything had went, saying that they hoped we would give them another chance..... NO We will Absolutely never ever go back!!!!

    Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn - Exterior

    Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

    (241 reviews)

    $$

    Work trip. Hotel…read morewas good, clean, daily cleaning is by request only. Breakfast is good and free. Customer service from Tina Guevara over the phone was horrible. I checked out early morning on a Sunday and security was filling in for front desk staff that called out/no show. He didn't know or was trained to do front desk. I called the next morning on Monday and shared my checkout experience and receipt inaccurate checkout date. Tina didn't let me finish my explanation/experience. She even threaten to hang up and end the call. Poor customer service from Tina G. I hope someone above her sees this review. When I come back I would go recommend another hotel or best western in old town.

    Check in was a breeze thanks to, ugh, I forgot, but it was a male staff with red hair. He provided…read morea lot of information and was friendly. Our room ,203, was clean with a king bed and a small balcony enough to step out for fresh air. It faced the Sportsman Store with RVs parked all hours of the day so I wasn't very comfortable stepping outside or to have the dark curtains open. Large mini fridge with freezer and a microwave. You get an table with 2 chairs and a desk/desk chair. The location was perfect as it's just about an 9mins drive to the sequoia zoo skywalk and the dunes. Nearby there's also In N Out, drive thru fast food restaurants, plenty of stores and gas stations. There's an ice machine and vending machines on each floor. Dogs are welcome for a fee, $30. The hot tub and pool area is gorgeous. Provided a very nice ambiance during the day and night. Parking free and complimentary breakfast was decently basic.

    Empire Camp Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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