This is a lovely hotel, but situated in a very small town where not much else stays open (even the next door cinema only has shows at weekends!). We arrived at 5.30pm, and were courteously booked in to our very nice 3rd floor room (306, which had dressing gowns, complimentary bottles of water, etc). We could park right out front, but were told that if we wanted food then the deli opposite was only open till six o/c (though you can order food in advance we believe), the drive-in burger bar shut at seven, and for anything later, we would have to drive on to Fossil, some twenty miles (and/or minutes) away. We walked down to the drive-in (which will imminently undergo major re-structuring we heard from the owner), got served a very average burger and chips, and then walked back to the hotel. The rest of the town was shut up, as we had been told. Luckily, we had some beers in the back of the car, so used the ice machine and fridge to cool them, and sat by the lovely warm fire that heated the 2nd floor communal landing drinking and reading. Another group of guests arrived about 8pm and they set up their own meal of pasta (heated in the microwave) and wine which they had brought with them. The room was comfy, very quiet (as expected when the town was comatose), and we slept well. We had a small continental breakfast back on the landing next morning before leaving quite early. Check out was nice with plenty of help given by owner Rob. If you are in the area (with John Day NP and the Columbia River gorge within easy reach by car) then this is a great hotel to find your self in - just don't expect the town to stay open after 7pm!

My husband, daughter and I were on an eight day driving trip in Oregon. After spending a day touring the John Day fossil beds, our last stop was Condon before heading back to Portland the following day. From the moment you step foot in the Hotel Condon greeted by the smell of scented candles, a complimentary wine and cheese reception in the elegant lobby, you feel pampered. The rooms were equally lovely. A continental breakfast was served on the second floor lounge complete with fireplace and big comfy chairs. Rob Turrie, the general manager, told us about all the "must-see's" in Portland where we were spending a second week before returning home to Toronto, ON. I highly recommend the Hotel Condon.

After several days of camping in the John Day area we stopped in Condon at the only hotel around. This is a beautiful old hotel built in the 1930s and well kept up. The ambiance is wonderful and the manager is very friendly and interesting. Although the room has a TV, I can't imagine watching TV here. We both read the April 1945 issue of Life Magazine on the table, which seemed much more fitting for the setting. In the morning I chatted with a couple from London over a light breakfast. The only sad thing is that the beautiful dining room is no longer in operation, which leaves to the dinner option to the local burger spot - Twist & Shake. If you're okay with burgers or fish and chips this hotel is definitely a place to stay.

I was on a cross-country bike trip with a friend when we found ourselves in the middle of a long stretch with nowhere to stay. A quick check showed that there was a hotel in Condon and so we made a booking w/no idea of what it was like.

WOW! WOW! and WOW! This was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in....and I've traveled quite a bit. The room was a throwback to an earlier time when management actually cared about your comfort. It was all of the small touches that got to me, from the mints to the complimentary glass of wine to the quality robes (no thin chenille for this hotel!) and even to the laundry basket in the bathroom. Everything was first rate. Rob, the general manager, made arrangements for us to check in after (very late) hours and it went smoothly. In the morning, we enjoyed a complimentary continental breakfast in the 2nd floor lounge (really doesn't describe just how comfortable it was).

Please do yourself a favor and check this hotel out if you're in the area. I hope to return one day.