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    Juli S.

    I'm kind of a low end/high-end girl when it comes to lodgings. My preference is for independently owned businesses of either kind. I'm all up for splurging on destination lodging on occasion, but because I tend to arrive late at night, the amenities are often wasted on me. If you're looking for reliable and reasonably priced lodging in The Dalles, Oregon, I highly recommend you consider The Dalles Inn. It's an independently owned and older property that is well-maintained and has loyal staff. it is centrally located on the west end of the main street that goes through town. The best rooms are in the four-story hotel but there are also two stories of rooms outside of the hotel that have stairs leading up to them from the outside, similar to a motel. I've stayed in both the hotel and the separate building several times. I would be happy with either. There is safe parking. Pre-pandemic, they had a lovely breakfast that rivals that of any I've had in hotels closer to twice the price. Due to the shortage of staff, the breakfast room isn't open right now but they prepare a lovely bag of breakfast goodies for you to take with you as you leave, or bring back up to your room. My most recent stay was on 9/14/22. I had contemplated traveling to see my father in Washington via Walla, Walla, WA, in part because I wanted to stay at the boutique property, The Finch. Online, they were advertising rooms for $157 per night. But when I called, they wanted to sell me a room for $220 plus per night because they were hidden fees and the room advertised online only had a bunkbed. I told them I wanted to look around and we call back if I was interested. I started doing a little research and thank goodness I did, because one of the things that came up repeatedly was customers complaining about the paperthin walls. I got the sense that this remodeled property might have formally been a Motel 6, which I avoid at all costs. I don't care how bougie a place is, I'm not paying a premium for paperthin walls. That's part of the reason why I prefer older properties. I quickly decided to travel via my normal route and called to get a room at The Dalles Inn. One of the nice things about independently owned businesses that are well-maintained is they usually provide a high level of customer service, which I have always found to be the case at The Dalles Inn. They generally don't have hidden fees either. When I called, the room that were available were outside of the hotel, which I was OK with, but the woman taking my reservation said she would make a note that if there was a cancellation of a similar room inside the hotel prior to my arrival, they would give me that room instead. As it turned out, I was able to get a room on the fourth floor. With my AARP discount, my room cost $81 as quoted. There were no hidden fees. The room was worth every penny. I can't remember the last time I got such a good nights sleep in a hotel room. Usually when I stay at hotels/motels, I need to use ear plugs. Not here. I love that the rooms at The Dalles are large and have bathtub/shower combos. Most newly built properties do not. Everyone seems to be going towards a design that looks similar to what I would consider a fancy Motel 6, including even the new Best Westerns. I had everything I needed in my room, including a well concealed mini fridge. I've been told of the owners of this property also have one or more in Albany, Oregon. I don't ever have a reason to go through Albany, but if I did, I would certainly be researching which properties they own. Highly Recommended!!!

    This place has a rodent infestation, this mouse ran from our room to the parking lot to eat a cookie, he wasn't shy.
    Nicole V.

    THE KEYS THEY ASSIGNED US FOR THREE OF OUR ROOMS OPENED ALL THE DOORS ON OUR FLOOR THAT USED KEYED (as opposed to key card) ENTRY! THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN A STRANGER OPENED MY 19 YEAR OLD'S ROOM USING A KEY HE WAS ISSUED AT THE FRONT DESK! The management is aware and while they did relocate us to new rooms they refused to refund the the night spent in unsecured rooms, which caused reasonable anxiety to five of our family members throughout the three rooms. THEY DID NOT FIX THE LOCKS AND THEY CONTINUE TO RENT OUT THE UNSECURED ROOMS. DO NOT ACCEPT ROOMS WITH AN ACTUAL KEY FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! They also have a rodent problem and there is general disrepair throughout including every toilet in the six rooms I rented. The staff were very nice and helpful, this is clearly a case of greedy owners not taking care of the property while their hard working employees and unsuspecting patrons pay the price.

    The front stairs leading down from the hotel to the parking lot an hour after my phone call in
    AnnaMariah N.

    I am revising my review. I just got a call from the manager of the hotel who sincerely apologized for the breakdown in service where snow wasn't removed on stairs He said there had been a death in the family that morning. He normally gets those things taken care of immediately. And he's also going to make sure that the front desk handles things a little differently in the future. My biggest complaint is that it snowed overnight and nothing was done to remove the snow on the very steep steps Other issues include a mattress on a very slippery boxspring that slides every time you sit down making it extremely precarious as it hangs over the edge. it would be very easy for a short person like me to sit on the edge because it's really tall and just slide off onto the floor. I pulled my back some pushing the mattress back And then when they made up the room they didn't leave refills of coffee or cups I had to go track down The maid in order to get some coffee because oh yeah I couldn't go downstairs for the free breakfast due to snow The maid came out with a broom trying to clean off the steps because I told her I wasn't checking out until the stairs were cleaned

    Bedbug on the lampshade!!!

    DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! BED BUGS!!!! We booked this hotel last minute and it was significantly cheaper than the other hotels in town. We quickly found out why. We checked in at about 8:15 but didn't go into the room until about 9:30 because we grabbed some food. Upon entering the hotel we noticed the hallway carpets were dirty and had many large, dark stains on them. I should have turned around and booked somewhere else then. Let me start by saying I have NEVER had a bed bug issue. However, I do travel a lot and know what to look out for. I usually always check the mattresses in a hotel before opening any bags but last night I was exhausted and skipped this. I have never regretted any decision more in my life. I'd been laying in bed for about an hour complaining about how itchy I was, but figured it was just dry skin or something. Just as I was about to drift off to sleep, my partner said the most harrowing words anyone can say in a hotel room: "Hey babe, does this look like a bed bug to you?" The bug he was looking at was on the lampshade and absolutely was an adult bed bug. It was clear it had fed recently, as you could see the blood in it. We began inspecting and also found a couple baby bedbugs crawling on the WALLS. I immediately threw my things back into my bags and went down to the front desk to ask for a refund. I do want to say that the girl working the desk was apologetic, kind and helpful. She got us trash bags to put our bags in and directed us to a laundromat. She began processing our refund and promised to call the next day to make sure that it went through. I asked her to have her manager call me ASAP because I knew she couldn't do more than that, but a simple refund is NOT enough to make this situation right. It was 11 PM when I left the hotel. Because I had opened my bag and sorted through my things EVERYTHING I had with me was exposed. I was up until 3:30 AM doing the basic amount of laundry required so that I could confidently go into another hotel without potentially bringing them the gift of creepy crawlies from The Dalles Inn. I had to spend another $250 on a hotel that I only slept a few hours in. And because I had to wear clothes that I had worn in the hotel room in my car, my car was fully contaminated. I've spent today baking my car in 90 degree sunshine with the heater occasionally running so that I can get all of my belongings to a temperature above 115 degrees to kill any bugs. I'm sure many of my things will be ruined from this. I had to buy a new outfit, more trash bags, laundry detergent, and even toiletries because the bags containing them had all been contaminated. One hour in this godforsaken hell hole cost me hundreds and hundreds of dollars. I had to extend my trip a full day so that I can heat treat everything and then do all of my laundry so as not to risk exposing my home, my roommates, and my community to bed bugs. With all the spare time I have while I'm baking everything I own, I read some reviews and saw that other people have complained about bed bugs in their rooms and said that management blew them off. I called the desk this morning to ask to speak to the manager about being reimbursed for my time and trouble. The person working assured me that the employee from the night before had reached out to their manager, and that she would too and that the manager would be reaching out to me soon. After 5 hours I called again and was told that no manager would contact me until Monday. I'm stranded 12 hours from home, infested with bugs that management knew they had, and spending money like crazy to correct it and management can't be bothered to call me back. While both of the front desk workers I delt with were extremely kind and professional it is clear that the management does not care about the cleanliness of this hotel, any of it's patrons, or not being a health hazards to their community. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. YOU WILL REGRET IT.

    Ankle killer lies in wait...
    Erin S.

    Disappointed pretty much sums it up. I chose this place because I was under the impression it was a "downtown" style hotel- all in one building, multiple floors, elevators. They also market themselves as a "nice" establishment. Well, here we sit in an out building that feels like it was once a motel 6 or something. Which hey, if you're a motor inn, that's great. But don't pretend to be a downtown hotel. The good: The bed was comfortable and the sheets and blankets smelled/looked clean. It's within walking distance of several restaurants. The bad: The bathroom desperately needs to be remodeled. The discolored caulk in the tub, the dingy light switches, and my god the carpet. The carpet turned our socks black. The ugly: My sweetie banged her ankle on some metal thing protruding from the bed frame (see photo) I guess if I had picked this place because I got a good deal on a travel website I wouldn't be so bummed. But I chose this place and I was expecting a lot more.

    Brent P.

    Mia's concern, was If there was Froot Loops at the complimentary breakfast, when we checked in she asked, and the front desk lady checked with everyone working and they said, no unfortunately we don't have froot loops, but we will make it happen! When we came in the morning to eat the girl working saw Mia and brought her a full box of Froot Loops so nice, and above and beyond anywhere we have stayed!

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    Eileen W.

    Nice room with 2 queen beds, all to myself. I found the staff to be very nice. Caught them decorating the lobby for Christmas. That was fun. The complimentary breakfast is better than most inexpensive hotels. I was very satisfied, even for a mostly Paleo eater.

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    Covered, safe parking allows you to park and walk to the many local restaurants, pubs, museums and shops.

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    R & R Guest House

    R & R Guest House

    (9 reviews)

    Older home in The Dalles...do NOT judge this book by its cover or the older neighborhood. This is…read morean extremely beautiful home! The rooms are large and comfortable and nicely updated and decorated. The backyard and patio are amazing, with both a pool, a hot tub, and plenty of spaces to kick back and relax w/ a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The owners are very sweet and helpful and make a wonderful breakfast. We enjoyed eggs, sausage, and hazelnut encrusted french toast, with a cup of fruit and plenty of coffee and tea and juice. We enjoyed our stay at the R&R Guest House and highly recommend it for a quick getaway from Portland!!! Highly recommend staying here if you are in The Dalles.

    We stayed here in October. We really wanted to try new things for this weekend getaway. The Dalles…read moreinstead of Hood River, new places to visit, new place to stay, etc. We have stayed in B&Bs and small guest inns before. We have had one where the hosts can't quit talking. Or where they were so creaky that you hesitate to use the bathroom at night for fear of waking up the whole building. Truthfully, R&R Guest House is none of those things. Kevin and Julie are friendly and will help you with as much or little guidance as you want on local hikes, wineries etc. But they aren't in your face or space... Another big highlight is that this property feels new and old at the same time. Definite charm retained in their remodeling. Yet, no feeling of "this doorknob might come off in my hand." And the hot tub and pool are very, very nice. The landscaping is lush and well laid out. Finally--the two meals we hadat this B&B was consistently the best meals we had that weekend, compared to restaurants in both Hood River and The Dalles. Not too often I give an unequivocal thumbs up, but here you go.

    Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR - Guest room

    Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR

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    Overall a pretty decent experience for a very budget motel…read more I recently stayed here for nine nights, which is the longest I've ever stayed at any m/hotel in my life. The entire staff was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The first seven nights, I was in a double queen on the second floor. The last two nights, I was in a single queen on the second floor. For whatever reason, the double queen was much, much quieter than the single queen. The single queen seemed to be directly above the laundry room, and some of the noises coming from there were frighteningly loud. Both rooms were decently clean. Neither was perfect or spotless, but there weren't any serious issues. I inspected both rooms very thoroughly for bed bugs (and I know how), and was not able to find any. The continental breakfast was about average. The waffle machine was working the whole time I was here, and the staff kept the batter dispenser stocked. Every single day, there was yogurt, cereal, Big Texas cinnamon rolls, and bread with jam. Things that came and went depending on the day were juice, butter, and fresh fruit. Note: The sugar-free apple jam smelled like one of the chemicals we used in my anatomy class on cadaver lab day. A small swimming pool was open during daytime hours, but I did not make use of it. As other guests have noted, there is a lot of old damage to the hotel that hasn't yet been fixed or replaced. The carpets in the rooms have been replaced with those cheap wood panels, but the main areas still feature very heavily soiled carpet. The blackout curtains in my room were decent, but had lots of small tears on them which, if I had to guess, look like a rat climbed the curtain at some point in the past. (This was also evidenced by a hole in the window screen.) The mini fridge and microwave both worked well. Most of the lamps worked well, although there was an eerie mixture of white and yellow light. The showers both had decent pressure, and I noticed the staff changing the curtains of every open room every day. While this is certainly not a luxury motel, I didn't feel too icky at all about showering (with my Birks, of course) or sleeping in the bed. Most of the guests are either construction workers, backpackers, or temporarily displaced, like myself. For this reason, for a motel, it's actually very quiet. Most of the hotels I've stayed in have been in Vegas or Tahoe, so this is probably the quietest motel I've ever experienced. I didn't hear any yelling, partying, or loud music at all. In spite of some issues with building repairs, it's safe enough, and comfortable enough.

    Staff is nice! Clean rooms and place is close to Supermarkets and Gas Stations. Quiet even at…read morenight. Big Parking Space and free Breakfast too.

    Shilo Inns The Dalles

    Shilo Inns The Dalles

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    Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay, as my family was just passing through on a road trip. I…read morebooked a "King bed suite with river view" from a third party travel site. We were situated on the ground floor of building A, near the end. Our view was mostly the service road that runs behind the hotel, but we did get a glimpse of the river, so I guess that counts. The room was large and "clean". I definitely believe it was cleaned prior to our stay, however, the carpet is old and stained, and furniture chipping away. Not really a big deal since we only spent about 12 hours in the room, mostly sleeping. Linens were fresh and the bed was comfy. We were also able to have our dog stay with us, which is one of the reasons why I booked to this location. This Shilo Inns is extremely dated, though the property is in the midst of an upgrade. When we arrived for check in, the main entrance was inaccessible because they were redoing it, so it took me a minute to figure out where I could enter on the side. Signage would have been helpful! The check-in process was quick and the man at the counter was super nice and accommodating. Other than that, we had no interaction with the staff. Breakfast was included in our stay (5a-9a daily). Nothing fancy, your typical free continental breakfast at a low/ mid-range hotel: coffee, tea, little plastic container juices, fruit, bagels and muffins, some cereals, oatmeal, etc. Enough to get some food in our bellies before we hit the road.

    This place is super rundown and good luck ever finding anyone at the front desk. FYI budget in is…read morenicer believe it or not

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