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    Heliotrope Hotel

    4.6 (111 reviews)
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    Tatyana Y.

    10 out of 10. I originally was in WA for business but that ended and then I drove up to Bellingham to meet friends driving from Canada. I'm a nature girl so I wanted somewhere to stay where society is still heavily planted but so were birds, trees, nature. THIS PLACE. it actually came up as a deal on Booking.com and it was the last room. I'm so glad I did. It obv has a motel format but the owner for sure had it modernized so that it has modern hotel feels and thought of all the details- what you will see, what you'll smell, feel, everything. When you walk into your room, it immediately relaxes you with the fresh smells you intake, how clean and fresh everything is, the linens are fresh. The soaps and shampoos smell of lavender and everything fresh. The shower is all modern. The lobby and rooms are all really modern but very warm in color schemes. Lots of pillows. I loved waking up in the morning and having my coffee out in the communal outdoor seating area and soaking up the sun and hearing the birds. It was so peaceful. The neighborhood surrounding is so cute and I loved taking walks all around the area to explore. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Only suggestion is to put a microwave in each room. There is a mini fridge and I hate microwaves myself, I don't use them in everyday life and I do did not need one for this time but had I stayed here for a week or if I brought family, I would definitely not want to have to eat out everyday or just eat cold foods all week straight from the fridge. I didn't see a microwave in lobby, they may have had that but even still that is super inconvenient to go to the lobby to heat something up. So I suggest that strongly as I saw others complain about that. -That and for the lobby coffee, maybe have flavored creamer out as well. Great coffee and I improvised with adding a scoop of cocoa mix but just suggestion. Other than the 2 things above, serious 10 out of 10 and I will absolutely stay here again

    Chalkboard door....we kept notes on feedback for the staff.
    Chris W.

    Cute place, great concept. We appreciate the work that has gone on to restore and update this place. Taking an older hotel and making it hip again; thank you for doing it! We loved the idea of the chalkboard door....gave us an opportunity to keep notes and provide feedback to the staff. Pic attached. I'm only giving 3 stars because I'm setting the bar high due the price we paid....room could've been cleaner and better maintained (stain on carpet was disappointing). But, I'm very glad this option is out there. We would go back if in the area again....keep improving it!

    Love the chalkboard door in the rooms!

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    Nice location in a residential area. Clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. Nice touches like good coffee in the reception area.

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    1 year ago

    Super clean hotel. Would highly suggest anyone to stay here! They also have a bunch of snacks in the check in area.

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    2 years ago

    Would definitely stay there again ! Love the parking right next to the room ! Clean and quiet staff was amazing

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    2 years ago

    They allow dogs. There is a dog run just for them. Be sure to scoop. The room was clean. The bed is comfortable. Nice retro motel room.

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    3 years ago

    Great spot for mountain bikers. Big rooms with plenty of space for bikes and also a short walk to downtown Bellingham. Highly recommend!

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    Thank you for staying with us, we look forward to welcoming you back.

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    Great spot for dogs and bikes! We have stayed here multiple times and will continue to come back.

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    Wonderful - clean, modern, great location, extra-helpful staff, welcoming lobby & lawn. Earns 6 stars!

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    We had such a great time. Very clean, very comfy beds. We will definitely be choosing this hotel next time we are in Bellingham. Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Heliotrope Hotel

    Does the hotel offer a free breakfast?

    Hi Lori, We do not offer breakfast, unfortunately, but can recommend some beautiful breakfast/brunch spots within walking distance!… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Heliotrope Hotel

    Love the room decor and the grounds were beautiful, loved the fire pit they had going for guests to enjoy.

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    Hotel Leo - Excellent king bed

    Hotel Leo

    (57 reviews)

    Value: 10/5 Stars. At ~$140 for a room that actually had two complete rooms (bed, 3/4 bath in one…read morefull bath in the other, refrigerator, TV, coffee service in one and microwave in the other) in the heart of downtown on a Sat night, this place gets 10 STARS! Service: 5/5 Stars. Granted, we were "low-touch" guests, but everyone was pleasant, prompt, professional, and helpful. The room was perfectly clean and set-up for our stay. The restaurant staff were very nice and accomodating. Quality: 4/5 or 5/5 Stars. I only took off a star because it is a very old hotel and there are limits to what can do without completely tearing down, which would be a massive shame. You could argue for 5 stars for what it is, but I put that love into the value section. They could perhaps do a little more for a more upper-end feel, but then prices would start rising and charm would start to drop. If I ever have a need/desire to stay in Bellingham again, if I'm on a budget or just want to be walking distance from everything in the downtown core, this hotel will definitely be my first thought. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for this.

    We came here for the jazz brunch and we had the place to ourselves on a Saturday morning around…read more10:30. Our server was amazing - I wish I had gotten his name. He was so friendly and witty. The jazz was a lovely addition and the hotel itself seemed lovely as well and historic. I got the mushroom toastie and it was okay, wasn't my favorite and I would probably get something else on the menu if I were to come here again. Vibes were lovely, and I would recommend the jazz brunch!

    Coachman Inn

    Coachman Inn

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    Usually when I feel there's room for improvement, I rate a business no higher than 4*. I'm making…read morean exception here, because the value part of the equation is so strong. We had room #111, which is the closest room on the second floor to the main (lobby) building. I thought road noise might be a problem, but it wasn't really noticeable. In fact, there were only two things I didn't like about the room. There are no microwaves in the rooms. But there is a small one in the hallway on each building's floor, shared by all. Not as convenient (we use it a lot for tea, coffee, etc.), but good enough. More annoying was the amount of light coming in from the windows. There are bright security lights on all night (that's good), but the curtains were not designed to cope with that light. Therefore, the room remains pretty bright all night. That I really didn't like. You can look at my photos for an idea of what the breakfast buffet included (e.g., 2 kinds of bread, 2 fruits, 4 dry cereals, coffee, etc.) Nothing remarkable, but I have definitely experienced worse. Overall, it was a comfortable, clean, and relatively quiet room, at an exceptionally good price. Service was always very friendly and helpful. And the location is centrally located, near the I-5 freeway, near downtown, and pretty close to Boulevard Park, Zuanich Point Park, and Whatcom Falls Park. If I return to Bellingham, this would definitely be my first choice of lodging.

    Gentleman at the location was warm and inviting. Property is clean and well maintained.read more

    GuestHouse Bellingham - Front Exterior

    GuestHouse Bellingham

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    Great location if you're visiting Bellingham or nearby areas. You're right off I-5, so you're in…read moreand out pretty quickly. It's a 15 min walk from downtown, but we didn't run into any problems with parking in downtown Bellingham. There are plenty of parking spots at GuestHouse. Woods coffee is in the same lot, so it was nice immediately going through their drive through for good coffee. Fred Meyer is immediately across the street so if you forgot anything at home, or need something, it's a quick purchase. The staff was nice and check in and out was smooth and easy. The rooms were cleaned and more modern than the lobby and hallways. It's a dog friendly hotel and we were right next to the exit, so it was nice getting our dog in and out for the bathroom. The shower head could be better. The room felt a bit humid. There was free breakfast in the morning, it's limited breakfast, but it has the basics-- coffee, cereal, waffle, bread, yogurt. You can't take the breakfast food to your room though.

    Despite the negative reviews, we decided to go and see the hotel -- and were very pleasantly…read moresurprised! It is freshly renovated and felt more like a nice hotel than a motel. We were in a second floor room with one King bed and the room was so well-appointed with tasteful modern furnishings, USB outlets for each nightstand, feather down pillows, and immaculate beddings. Neutrogena toiletries were provided as well. The service was super friendly and accommodating, and the free breakfast is better than average. Everyone on staff was so genuinely nice! Steven gets special mention for being so patient and welcoming! The location is also great, with Woods coffee (although the hotel serves Whidbey Island coffee during breakfast) just outside the door and a shopping center complete with Fred Meyer just across the road. Definitely highly recommend this place -- great location, great staff, great room, great amenities, and the breakfast is a nice bonus!

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