My husband and I decided to jump in the car and head out of Portland for an overnight get away. We didnt' want to spend a bunch of money, so we chose this hotel, since (with the online coupon) we could a one-bedroom suite, with kitchen, for the same price or cheaper than other rooms in town. Dining in Astoria can be a little spendy, so we brought our own food in the cooler to cook in the little kitchen.
Honestly, after seeing the online pictures, my expectations were not that high, but we were pleasantly surprised! They have done a lot of updating on the motel itself and the rooms. The small and basically stocked kitchen had new cabinets and a nice countertop. Full size fridge, stove, oven and microwave made cooking up breakfast and dinner easy. The separate vanity outside the bath was also updated. The rest of the furnishings were dated, but serviceable. The view from our room was great--right out over the Columbia River.
The motel has replaced all the windows that face the busy highway, so once you close your window, it's very quiet. Obviously, with the windows open, it can be noisy.
We were allowed to check in early; they had a basic snack breakfast with coffee and pastries. Not a bad deal, and I would definitely come back when I'm having a budget weekend.
- Rivershore Hotel Astoria
- Rivershore Motel Astoria
