We stayed over the weekend.The restaurant and bar are closed on Sunday so we had to venture out into the night in a strange city.There were local eateries e.g.Dennys,Pizza Hut,McDonalds but on holiday from the UK we like something alittle more goumet.Our room was not serviced and the staff seemed overloaded and not really that interested.

We stayed at the Red Lion in Kelso for one night this past weekend. It had been many years since we stayed there before, and we were happy to see that the Red Lion name still means quality, even at their older establishments.

Our room was large, as was the bathroom; we had two sinks, one inside and one outside of the bathroom. Beautiful granite countertops both places. The beds were pillowtops, the bedding new. The only thing that had NOT been upgraded was the TV; the cable connection wasn't the best either.

We were disappointed to find that the restaurant has closed. Our only dining choice was the sports bar. We did have an excellent meal, with great service. It being Halloween weekend, we also enjoyed seeing the costumes as guests arrived for a costume contest later that evening. But our question is: where would we have eaten dinner if we'd brought our granddaughter with us? The only option would be to head down the street to Denny's... Maybe when the economy improves (will it ever?), the restaurant will reopen.

In any event, we will definitely stay here again--it's a great starting point for a trip heading south from Seattle.

We were in Kelso for a baseball tournament. Red Lion Hotel gave our group an excellent rate. When we checked in we were surprised by the size of the rooms, they were huge. We've asked for a rollaway bed and with the rollaway the room was still big, plenty of room to hang out for the kids. The sales manager and the hotel employees went out of their way to make us comfortable and happy when we asked if there was a TV for our xbox. Hotel is really close to many restuarants and activities. The baseball stadium was just a short walk away too. I should say the hotel was clean and modern, beds were comfortable, pool was clean. We would definitely stay here again.

We were pleasantly surprised with our 2 night stay here. I always lean toward the Marriott branded hotels and was not happy to stay anywhere 2 nights without earning my beloved Marriott points.
Happily the room was clean and had no smells. Bed was comfortable. Awesome pillows and towels! Wife commented that the bathroom was small and the room lacked plugs and lighting for the hair and makeup routine but was adequate. The restaurant breakfast at $5 was a good enough deal. I was at south end, one external door would not open with my key and another door never actually locked so some minor security concerns there. The desk staff was always cheerful and helpful.