5Rock Ranch is in the middle of nowhere, near Yamhill, Oregon. It's an amazing drive to get there…read moreon dirt/gravel roads (small cars will be just fine, no need for 4 wheel drive). This is an old resort with a grass airstrip as its front lawn, and a stream and wild mountains in the back. If you want a completely unique place to stay, get married, or whatever, this is the place. Fun fact: one of the guys who works there told us that Burt Reynolds used to vacation here back in the 70's!

As a frequent traveler, I've stayed at my fair share of exceptional properties -- but The Allison…read moreInn & Spa truly set itself apart in every way. I had the pleasure of staying here this past weekend for a wedding, and from the moment we arrived, it was clear this place operates on a different level. The attention to detail across the property is remarkable -- the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the food was absolutely outstanding. But what truly elevated our stay was the people. Great hotels have great amenities; extraordinary hotels have extraordinary staff. Andy at the concierge desk was the definition of going above and beyond. He anticipated our needs, took care of every detail, and made us feel like we were the only guests in the building. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare, and it's exactly what transforms a stay into an experience. If you're in the Portland area and looking for more than just a getaway -- if you want to feel genuinely taken care of -- The Allison Inn & Spa is an absolute must.

Andy is the best. He was so helpful and anything we needed he was quick to help. went above and…read morebeyond for our family. never met anyone who was as kind and caring as Andy. Besides the incredible hospitality he provided, his style was also exsquisite. I hope the bolo tie becomes an Allison uniform standard by the next time I stay here. shoutout our man Andy. I would die for that guy.

I have been going here for years, but it's my first time for a concert. Heck I didn't even know…read morethey could do a concert. This is more or less on their front lawn off to the side. It actually works out great and scones the stage isn't that big it's big enough. The seating is all GA but they have a VIP section if that's your thing. With the GA seating getting there and securing a spot early is important if you are going to rent their $14 low-back chairs. If you bring your beach towel, then showing up later is fine because you can just slip In anywhere there is a small spot. I showed up one hour after gates opened with my beach towel and was like 30 feet from the stage. Pro tip: Don't bother renting a chair if you are going to sit up close to the stage. Once the concert begins everyone stands up for the entire concert anyways. If you are sitting further back then chair rental makes sense, especially because the ground is not soft and uneven in several places. The other thing I noticed is that they did allow those bleacher seats that are cushioned and have a back to them. I dislike their policy on no blankets or bringing your own lowback chairs but I think I I can understand why. People were abusing the policy. I can personally tell you I use to see people use their chairs as a place in line that they drop off in the morning and come back to just before gates open. Kinda unfair, but also people that brought huge blankets to hold off large spaces in front of the stage for their friends and family that showed up later. I was surprised at the sound quality which was pretty good for an outdoor venue. But then I was 30 ft back from the stage. Not sure how it is further back. The other thing is if it's a cold night, bundle up as you can't bring any blankets anyways. They do make you measure your towel to make sure it doesn't exceed the size limit and if it does your only choice is to check it in at the gate or return it back to your car. About the rest of the property. It is a unique like several mcnenamins properties in that they rehab'ed and restored historic buildings into a cool venue for eating and drinking and even lodging. I love that about mcmenamins. Grand Lodge is no exception. A beautiful property way out in Forest Grove. They offer lodging, dining, a movie theater, and music. There is a little spa area too. Parking is usually not an issue and I have stayed overnight before and it's been a great experience. However, the food and beers are honestly good but not great. It's the same way across most of the Mcmenamins. Sure there is better food and better beer but you don't get a cool setting like this. Yes, you come for the setting and that's what makes it worthwhile.

Good service and fun location! We ordered the Poke Nachos…read moreand BBQ Chicken Pizza, both were pretty good. The Poke Nachos were an interesting concept. Overall unique and tasty but the sauce was pretty wasabi heavy and I think I would have preferred either less sauce or for it to be served on the side so I could dip the nachos. But overall I like this McMenamins location!

Great hotel. Staff were all very nice. The food in the restaurant was amazing. Very lodge like feel…read moreeven though you are in downtown Portland.

The hotel we stayed at in Portland was the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. It is right next to the water,…read morewith some boats that have cute Christmas lights at night. Overall this hotel was an average hotel I picked it because it was for Amex and I needed to use my credit before the year-end. During our stay, the fire alarm went off and that was insanely loud. No one can sleep through that. Gladly when we came down to the lobby they stated that it was a false alarm. Soon after about an hour or so we got a text message saying that it was a false alarm. I did enjoy the breakfast here at the lobby! That was actually pretty delicious and I would say to try it out. The beds and comfortable and you can also bring your dog into this hotel which is kind of cool! That was a bonus seeing all the different-sized dogs roaming around.

We came from Texas in August to escape the heat ya'll. I let Hubby pick the lodgings and did not…read moreeven check it out online so I'd be surprised...and let me tell you, I was so pleasantly surprised! We were greeted at the desk by Ryan with a glass of their sister winery's rose and then proceeded on a tour of the inn. It is a small boutique inn with only about 18 rooms total. I believe while we were there, there may have been maybe 4-5 other couples (that we only saw at breakfast). It is just a lovely place with a sitting room with a huge fireplace, a quaint breakfast room, and several patio areas with fire pits overlooking the valley. One firepit stays on all the time (already I was excited to "need" a firepit in August!). Ryan then walked us across the entryway to a separate smaller building and into our room which was the Deluxe Valley View room...with glass doors that opened directly onto a sweet little patio with adirondack chairs and table overlooking the vineyard. We spent every morning here drinking tea before breakfast and most evenings here drinking wine before bed. And speaking of breakfast! Every morning was a treat...several options you can choose from, mix and match your pastry with your fresh fruit with your main dish with your beverage with your coffee, all a great way to bellywad before a day of wine tastings! Do yourself a favor and get the SCONE every morning! I discovered that sadly on my last day :( All of the staff were super sweet and accommodating. The room was beautiful and the bed was comfy! But that view tho! Makes me want to submit a resume!

An incredible stay. To start, Peter and Carolyn are the sweetest, most accommodating, and overall…read morefantastic hosts. The grounds are beautiful, and the rooms are perfect. You truly feel like you are staying in an Italian Villa. The food, is also incredible. Not to mention the service and accompaniments. Will be back! If you're looking for a stay in the Willamette Valley, the Black Walnut is the place!

Beautiful views and an okay room but the staff is extremely unprofessional and very rude. They…read morecalled at 6:00pm on the night of our check in to tell me that they closed at 8 pm- which was not mentioned anywhere. I asked what time checkout was and they said 11am but failed to tell me that there was a late fee starting at 11:15 AM and they charged per 15 minutes after 11:15. They left a lock box for us and although the weather was very rainy and stormy, and there is no elevator to get up to the rooms, we got in with no issues. But, when we opened our balcony door we saw a shipwrecked boat on the beach in front of our room and the people staying above us were up every hour on the hour and then at 5 am started dragging suitcases across the floor- and you can hear everything through the ceiling. And construction crews got there at 6:30 am to remove the mast from the ship. We got maybe two hours of sleep. They office told me the people above us had a family emergency but regardless, a late fee was charged as we were still moving our suitcases from the room on the second floor, down the stairs at 11:30 until 11:40 when I went to the office after someone came to tell my husband at the car we were going to be charged a fee. I asked if they could make an exception to the rule due to the circumstances but they refused and were immediately on the defense the minute I walked in the office door. I tried to get Expedia to refund us and the hotel refused. I travel for work often and I've never been charged a late checkout fee, especially since we didn't get any sleep, let alone one per 15 minutes and the majority of that was my husband trying to get all of our stuff downstairs because there's no elevator. Do not recommend. Do not stay here.

The room is absinthe, it's so big and spacious. All the staff we interacted with were very nice…read more They have a selection of movies and games. The view is great

Room was small, but clean. Pictures on website showed the condos next door, not the rooms over the…read more100+ year old store. Balcony was a nice touch, but the air conditioning unit for the store was directly under the balcony and ran 24/7. There was no air conditioning in the room, so windows needed to be open. When I talked to the lady in charge she offered no solutions, only that maybe next time we could stay in the condos. NEXT TIME??? The mail truck pulled up next door at 5:30am and lots of loud noise loading the truck. And $157.....

This place is beyond perfect…read more I had the pleasure of meeting Lance when we checked in and when making purchases at the General Store. "Nice and friendly" is beyond an understatement when describing this gentleman. The General Store has so many snacks, I probably spent $60 on all the stuff I ate. I couldn't help myself. You won't be left hungry here. They do close early at 6 on though so use your time wisely! We stayed in Condo 2 and it was absolutely lovely. They even have pots, pans, silverware, dishes and mugs in the kitchen for you to use. Oh! We were so happy to see a griddle! The bathtub is also a jacuzzi! And they had little toiletries for you. Oh, and makeup remover wipes even! Talk about next level thinking! Everything hardware you need for a basic stay is there. It really felt like home. My husband and I are already talking about coming back before the end of the year. Thank you for a wonderful stay, Lance and Shannon!

We stayed here for one night in January and it was absolutely wonderful. Our room was on the second…read morefloor in the building that's right on the beach. We had a wonderful view of Haystack rock & 180° view of the beach. It was absolutely beautiful. The bathroom had a huge soaking tub and a great big glass shower!! There was a TV in the bedroom a TV in the bathroom and a TV in the living area. Nice fireplace too. Most importantly we had a wonderful balcony overlooking the ocean. I would highly recommend staying here. Don't miss the cookies offered around 3:30. They're absolutely delicious. The staff is very friendly and helpful and attentive! They also have an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi, but we did not use those. Highly recommend!

Husband and I came for a one night beach getaway kid and dog free…read more Can't recommend this place enough. Check in was easy and we got into our room a little earlier than check in time. The check in cookies were yummy and we appreciated the local beer and seltzer as our check in drinks. We splurged and went with the king bedroom with the water view. The rooms were clean and extremely spacious. The view and the sounds of the waves were dreamy. We didn't get a chance to use the pool/hot tub. The resort is close to pretty much everything, we walked to nearly everything we wanted to see in can in beach. We ate at pelican brewing which was great and walkable. Can't wait to come back!!

An outdoorsy camping lodge feel with access to all the local amenities like Red Lobster, Vooodoo…read moreDonuts and Ross Dept store. This lodge has it all. Comfy beds, spacious gorgeous river rock/slate type showers, well stocked keurig coffee machine, flat screen tv and very spacious room with king size bed. Easy check in at front desk. There's also complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate the front staff make by request. This is a very large gorgeous lodge with built in logs and granite/volcanic rocks throughout their property. You feel like you're in the middle of the woods in a log cabin, but you're not (lol). One of the best features is the serenade of birds over the speakers throughout the day. Tranquility is the word that comes to mind when you stay here. There was a very large group of homeschoolers for some type of retreat but they were all very well mannered and not rowdy at all in comparison to other experiences we have had with large kid groups staying in the same hotel as us. Would've been nice if there were more healthy options in their small store and the prices were hefty. We saw the prices and did not purchase. Absolutely appreciated the free water station. Overall this was a very nice comfy stay for us. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to all. The price of the rooms were super comparable and worth the cost.

We've stayed here some years ago, and again last week. This is a beautiful hotel, themed like a…read morecampground lodge in the Pacific Northwest. They have at least two elevators, which is a big plus. We had a king bedroom, with a very comfortable bed, microwave, fridge and Keurig coffee maker. Very nice, everything in great condition, although a grab bar in the shower would be nice. They have a gym, pool and hot tub, all well-equipped. The hot tub was wonderful. There's also a small restaurant/bar inside (breakfast was not included in our stay), a koi pond outside, and coffee, tea and hot chocolate available behind the front desk (they make it for you). The Heathman Lodge is a lovely and comfortable place to stay while in Vancouver. Check it out.

This was a pleasant place to sleep- but the parking situation was incredibly frustrating. There is…read morenot enough parking- we had to either park clear across the property or risk parking in front of the garage. The lack of 2 nd car parking is surprising since the place clearly holds more than 1 car of people. The building was nice and reasonably clean, if difficult to make baby safe. Location is good in government camp. We did not have a dog but seemed incredibly dog friendly. Check in took a long time - we waited in the clubhouse.

Grand Lodge #6 is a great place to stay, so close to the skiing on Mt Hood. Very well stocked and…read morecomfy beds. New built-in full size bunk beds (4) in third bedroom. We'd stay here again! PS previous review (Feb 29, 2024) is about a different building with separate management...