We like to travel with our dogs so I always look for places that allow pets. The Lewis River Inn…read moredoesn't just allow pets, they welcome them. There was a water and food dish in the bathroom area. This came as a very pleasant surprise. We always travel with our own but it is great to know that if we had forgotten, they had us covered. The recliner also had a seat cover just like we have at home to protect it from dog hair. Not all rooms are pet friendly so keep that in mind. I would have loved to have had a river view but bringing my dogs was more important. I am a birder and enjoyed sitting on the guest patio anytime I could to watch the birds at the feeder, in the flower bed, in the trees, or even in the river. I recorded 13 species of birds in under 30 minutes while just sitting in one spot. The rooms are big and clean. We had a 2 queen pet friendly room because our 14yo son was with us as well. The breakfast is very nice. They have a waffle maker, oatmeal, fruit, pastries, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, etc...

My husband I loved staying here. Everyone was so nice, kind and helpful. They did a great job…read morehelping us to have the room that we needed and wanted. Thanks to everyone.

Great Location, Nice rooms. The lounge on the 8th floor…read morecharges an undisclosed 20% service charge, that more than negates the $10. Beverage coupon they give you at check in. ( never again). The attached restaurant, Thirteen coins is more than disappointing. There are other restaurants nearby so go to them.

This was my second stay and overall a very nice experience but below are the good and needs…read moreimprovement. The Good The hotel is located in the newish Vancouver (WA) waterfront west of I-5 bridge. Hotel has a valet ($$$$) but there is plenty of metered street parking nearby and a newly built parking garage one block away. The hotel itself is new, smells good, fireplace in lobby, and well-appointed throughout. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and my check-in was quick. Free wine tasting in lobby and drink coupons for restaurants (more on these later). The rooms are well appointed and clean with comfortable beds, large TV, and even a bedside sound machine and earplugs (hmmm, more on that later). Nespresso machine, bottled water, small fridge, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion in bathroom. The hotel is designed with a large atrium in the middle with all room facing inward. This includes a large space on Floor 2 where all floors look down on and includes comfortable seating areas, communal desks with plugs, etc. However on both of my visits this space was either unavailable or overrun by event groups. For dining, the 13 Coins restaurant ($$ pub), El Gaucho ($$$$ steak), top floor bar ($$$), and coffee shop ($) are connected to hotel. And within two blocks are at least 10 restaurants. Room service is also available. Needs Improvement Hotel fees. Although I didn't notice on my first visit, the hotel's taxes and fees are high, most notably a sneaky daily $29 called "Destination Fee." Or as I call it "the Spirit Airlines approach." Can't you just build into the room price? I didn't see this when I booked but guessing there's some fine print somewhere. It also explains the "complimentary" drink coupons at check-in. So here's how my $423.30/night broke out, $354.35 Accommodation $23.03 State Sales Tax (6.5%) $8.15 City Tax (2.3%) $7.09 County Lodging Tax (2%) $2.00 Tourism Fee $29.00 Destination Fee Hotel noise. The hotel has both outside and inside noise. Outside it's cars, motorcycles, tugboats, and people up and down the main street out front and river. Cue the earplugs and sound machine. Higher floors facing the river are better. Weekdays - and I experienced this on both visits - it's the convention they are hosting. And they host a lot of groups. People gather in the main atrium space where all rooms are exposed. My room was on the second floor where I had people gathered 15 ft from my door chatting early in the morning and socializing into the evening. I recommend avoiding floor 2 and going with floor 4+. Space availability. On both visits the atrium space was reserved to groups and unusable to guests. So for portions of my visit I had to stay in my room to work and relax vs use the space as advertised when I booked. Call ahead to find out what groups may be booked. All in all, I had pleasant stays and would return at $199/night or midweek to avoid noise. But I can't justify $400+ again.

An incredible experience for anyone who is excited to explore Vancouver and enjoy the history of…read morethe city as well. Great location two blocks from the heart of downtown, lots of historical sites dotting your view, and Ted+Sally are an incredibly gracious couple who clearly love the craft of hosting a one-of-a-kind B&B.

We had a lovely time at the Briar Rose Inn. The location is ideal. The hospitality by Sallie and…read moreTed is exceptional. Make sure to say hello to Gracie the sweet You will want to make sure to stay for the breakfast. Amazing. We will definitely make this our new home away from home when we visit Vancouver.

Really enjoyed my short stay in mid-July. It was just what I was looking for. Julie was very…read morefriendly and helpful. Making the reservation was a snap. The room was well appointed, bed was comfy. Bathroom in my room was a nice surprise and welcomed. A fridge in the hallway kept my leftovers and bike water bottles chilled. I was arriving in Vernonia around dinner time and leaving the next morning to bike the Banks Vernonia Trail. The House was very conveniently situated and affordable. If I return to the area I would definitely stay here again.

The Carpenter house is a perfect place to stay in Vernonia! The house is beautiful and the rooms…read moreare welcoming and comfortable! We stayed in the beach room, it felt like a night in a coastal home! Julie the host is wonderful! She had some great recommendations for dinner in town and prepared a delicious breakfast in the morning! In the evening we enjoyed a beer on the B&Bs back deck. It is beautifully lit with lights and was a perfect end to a wonderful evening! We look forward to returning!

Really remote. No signs at the venue to say what is happening in any of the many buildings. Had to…read morejust wander until I got in trouble or found what I sought. Nice wooded setting, but no lake view and could have been anywhere within 50 miles. But the wedding was good and the couple was happy, so all is well.

Looks like an amazing venue but as far as communication I've been calling and emailing for months…read morewith no response

We recently spent a weekend at the Gibson Getaway. It was lovely. Our hosts were so kind and…read moregracious. There were fresh cookies awaiting us when we arrived. The apartment was roomy, clean and well kept. The view of the river from the large deck and hot tub was very nice. Breakfast was excellent every day. We even got the recipes so we could recreate them at home. We would definitely stay again when we are in the area!

Gorgeous modern hotel sitting on Vancouver's refurbished waterfront on the banks of Columbia River…read more Lobby is chic, sleek in design. It is spacious, with an inviting bar in the center. Public patio spaces outside have beautiful landscaping, both on the 4th floor and street level. There's indoor parking built into the hotel. Price is $35/night. The room we had is a king size room. Decor is simple, yet tasteful. We had a room facing the river on the top floor. The bed is comfortable and clean. The bathroom is updated with a walk in shower. The room was a comfortable with easily controlled with the thermostat. Water pressure in the showers was not as strong, but it's fine. Check in was quick, efficient and friendly. Jennifer, the front desk agent was very welcoming and super friendly. We have 3 nights here and we're excited. Great to walk along the waterfront in the morning and early evening. There's free coffee in the lobby.

Stopped in for drinks. Band was playing (a little too loudly) in the bar. We only had drinks, no…read morefood. Drinks were ok, could have been stronger. Service was good-timely but not overbearing. It is situated at one end of waterfront-easily accessible by walking along the water.

We stayed here for a girls night, and everything about the property is so peaceful, curated and had…read morea hint of whimsy. There's clearly been a lot of thought put into the property so every one of all ages can enjoy this cute place and everything it has to offer. We chatted around the campfire with a glass of wine, enjoyed the all of the amenities of the kitchen, and had a plethora of board games to play for the evening! The bed was very comfortable as well. With plenty of blankets and comfortable pillows. We had a great time and can't wait to return!

We have had the pleasure of staying at Speelyai Creek Retreat twice now. What an excellent property…read moreto enjoy and explore. My 7 year old daughter loved the saloon and the tree house! My husband soaked up the sun near the creek and I relaxed to the sounds of nature. My favorite part was watching the humming birds each morning while I sipped coffee near the wood burning stove. This has everything you need for the perfect getaway. The host, Brittney was generous and responded quickly to questions. We will definitely be back again. ​​