My wife and I decided to treat some friends (and ourselves) to an overnight in Fort Bragg. We were fortunate to be able to book two rooms, one with jacuzzi and one with shower. At check-in, around 3:30, we were told our rooms were ready. As normal check-in is at 4 PM, we were lucky. The receptionist spent quite a bit of time greeting us, explaining how to operate the jacuzzi, letting us know where our in-room breakfast was stored, taking signatures before giving us our electronic key cards.
After negotiating two and a half flights of stairs--half a flight down to make the climb up two flights of stairs--we reached our rooms. Our friends with the jacuzzi were in awe over the initial effect: views of the Noyo Harbor, bay, cliffs. Our room had a shower but an equally impressive view. The advantage of not having the jacuzzi is that there is more room for entertaining. Still, rooms are large and have tables, chairs, sofas, and various gadgets. Sofas need some re-upholstering and beds are in need of new headboards, but for the price we paid ($159 and $135), we really can't complain. All four of us decided to have dinner down the road at the Mendo Bistro, which features local and sustainable products.
The in-room breakfast is rather strange, as countless reviewers have pointed out. The two juice jars are really nectar-drinks, with added sugar. You should note that each bottle contains either 15 or 20% juice. The in-room coffee is quite good for motel quality.
The tray, inside the mini fridge, contains two small rounds of cheese, a croissant, a large muffin (high fat content) and a scone. I'm not sure what one is supposed to do. Either cut them in half or choose the one desired. I would certainly include two yoghurts instead of the cheese.
However, I must congratulate and thank the management for fixing a situation for which I was completely at fault. Hoping to dry out shoes, I placed them against the glass window of the heater, only to find a half hour later smears of latex on the glass. Upon check-out, I admitted my folly to the front desk, who immediately sent up maintenance crew. All the while, I was told not to worry, that everything was probably fine. And it was. Although the location is rather strange, at the end of the bridge, the views and service more than compensate for any shortcomings.