Think of a rest area, this is probably it. It exists, works, and not too much else. The men's…read morebathroom smells like pee and is out of soap in one of the dispensers. But the hand dryer actually drys your hands, which is a plus. 3 stars for the good, not 4 because of the bad.

Lots of parking, can stay overnight (no charge) if you can find a spot, lots of bathroom stalls,…read moreclean, rest stop bathroom where it actually smelled GOOD! Very nice stop and a gorgeous view of the sunrise.

I went there years ago when this place was abandoned and it is notoriously known by the locals to…read morebe haunted. I went back prior to covid with my mom and we had a great time when it was renovated and turned into a hotel/museum for people to visit during the day. We spent two days there and had so much fun with the authentic antique feeling the place had. Now, fast forward to 2026, I was on a road trip from LA to visit a friend in Idaho and I thought I'd stop by. Sadly, this place now has turned into a full fledged mini resort and it looks like they are trying to coverup its past with every turn. I barely recognized the inside and any mention of the word "Haunted" is utter blasphemy. I asked the bartender about it, thinking she gets asked that all the time, and she read me the riot act. As, I back pedaled out of the bar area, I realized this place is not at all what it used to be and it was time to leave. As I left, I let the front desk know that I have told hundreds of people about this place but, this was the last time. A few of the employees were nice, the grounds are kept, and outside of a few smells it's not too bad on the outside. Inside, save your money (rooms are expensive), they think they banished all of the ghosts, and the female bartender is now the scariest part about the place. Take a few pics from outside and then just keep driving. Needless to say, I might go back one day when the ghosts take back over,

We did not stay at the lodge but did come to enjoy soaking in the hot springs. The front desk…read morestaff were very friendly and very accommodating. The tubs were clean and the area was clean. The lodge is historic and there is a lot of cool history. There are a lot of cool pictures off the lodge I days past hanging on the walls which gives it a "Shining" ambiance. Getting in the tubs first thing in the morning and watching the steam come off the lake while soaking and relaxing is a wonderful start to the day. Overall I highly recommend the experience.

Getting late one evening driving back from Portland and decided to give North Powder Motel a look…read more From the outside it looked like an old 50's roadside motel but what a surprise. Rooms were great, the owner is a little Korean lady that makes the stay special, and it is only a couple of minutes to walk either way to a convenience store or a restaurant at the truck stop. Much more personal and pleasant than the strictly commercial places in Baker or LaGrande. I suggest you step back in time for an evening.

Very nice place to eat!! The portion sizes are huge and the…read morefood is delicious!!! Everything is nice and clean and the employees are so friendly! You certainly won't leave here hungry!! Well worth the stop!!

Our only real complaint was the bed. Hard beyond extra firm. But, apparently not all the rooms…read morehave the same features. We had a "pet" room that had the original green-tiled bathroom (see picture). The place looks like it was built in the 50s, and there is some deferred maintenance, but it's the least-priced motel in La Grande. My wife and I were born in the 50s, so we remember road trips to places like this, fondly. If you are coming from the West, it is the first motel you'll see. The Rodeway across the street is closed for remodeling. All the features you expect are there: flat screen TV (with more free cable channels than I've ever seen in a motel/hotel room), refrigerator with freezer, microwave, coffee maker, heater, air conditioner, and closet space with real hangers. No hair dryer. There is an old-fashioned, 6-foot-wide "mow strip" between the street and the sidewalk on the long side of the motel that has three huge trees and lots of grass to walk your dog. If you look at pictures, especially on Google street view, you will see what appears to be a pool enclosure. The pool is still there, but it's filled with dirt. The parking lot is pretty big, so you could park a trailer, RV, or moving van in it easily. Be sure to walk over to Hought's 24 Flavors for some ice cream!

Very Affordable - you get what you pay for. I'm giving it 3…read morestars because the bed and pillows were comfy (or I was just exhausted from driving those mountain roads). It was Old, inside and out. I'm fine with the green vintage bathroom tiles but everything seemed worn and tired. The toilet was a little wobbly and the shower head leaked and water shot up to the ceiling. I am sure the floors were clean but they were so worn that I felt better keeping shoes or socks on when I walked around. The room also smelled like burnt popcorn. I know that is a smell that is hard to get rid of so in the mornings while i was eating breakfast and it was still cooler out I kept the door open. I don't know if the owners were "so friendly" as other reviews stated but they were not rude. I think they were just tired and overwhelmed. From what I could tell only maybe 4 rooms at the motel were rentable as they were working to update the others. I feel with the number of guests they can have per night and the price they can charge for the quality of the rooms they provide it may take them awhile to get the place up to making a profit. Probably none of my business but I wish them well.

Slept like a log. Quiet baseboard heat was toasty warm. Clean as a whistle. TV remote worked! Not…read morereal cheap but reasonably on par with the others. Aiming for this place next time I visit La Grande, OR.

This place is what we Bikers refer to as a fleabag…read more Used to cost $25 and was a reliable place to crash. Now they are up to ~$80 a night. The room was clean (sort of), sparsely appointed. No hair dryer, no shampoo, one ply TP. Most of the light bulbs were burned out. A/C worked very well. Microwave and fridge/freezer worked well. Ice machine was busted. There are a lot of derelict vehicles in the parking area and finding a safe spot to park can be a problem. There are a lot of long term residents here, mostly migrant farm workers four to a room. They were fine and doing their own thing. Gave me a creepy feeling when I first arrived but they are just hard working guys not out to cause anyone trouble. The lady at the desk was fine although she had a thick accent and was difficult to understand. No complaints about the room, the price or the staff. Very handy location if you want to be close to downtown. If you're expecting a spiffy clean, well appointed room and staff that will dote on you, this place ain't it. But if you need a place to crash on the cheap, it could suit you fine.

They have a lot of full timers who stay here. We got kicked out with no reason given! They quit…read moretaking our calls and with no one onsite made communication impossible. The jury listens to both parties before ruling. Well, not here and they refused my packages. This really hurt my business. Also, there were complications with charging our card and it took DAYS to credit back. I'm very disappointed at how we were treated and just ignored.

Had a wonderful time here. The place was very clean and quiet. Saw deer and turkeys. The manager…read morewas very nice and helpful. We will be staying there again the next time we are in the area.

We stopped to explore the old hotel. If one is into old hotels that have "possibilities" then this…read moreis the place to stay. No food on site ever since COVID, which is now 4 years since inception. Not sure that's a good excuse. Hopefully the renovations and upkeep continue on pace so the grand old hotel can live a full life again!

Stay away in the winter. The place was freezing cold. It's historic alright, the mattress felt like…read morewas from the 1921 era, plus there was a total lack of amenities. The final straw was a fly in the coffee that other people bragged about.

Friendly camp host. Nice access to the creek. Reasonably priced help your self firewood. Clean…read morecampground. Bathrooms were clean. No showers. Worth $10 a night. Nice walking trail to day use area.