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    Norblad Hotel

    4.3 (106 reviews)
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    Astor building at night
    Sara P.

    We stayed for Festival of Dark Arts in the Astor Building in the Joshua Tree suite on 7th floor. The bathroom and kitchenette were well appointed. I wish there was a comfy chair or recliner to hang out in. There was just the bed and table and chairs to eat at. The view to the Megler Bridge and the town up the hill was nice. Check in was easy across the street. There is no elevator in the building to check in. The Astor Building had a very fast elevator. We plan on staying with the Norblad when we go back again.

    Sink
    Rachelle R.

    3.5 stars. The staff 5/5 stars. The staff was so nice during check in and check out and made the process very fun and easy. They gave us the run down on community spaces and even have record players you can borrow for your room. This hotel is part hostel so you can also choose rooms without bathrooms just sinks and use the community showers and bathrooms if you choose. I loved the overall retro vibe and also the fact that they promote not watching tv or being in your phone. My fiancé and I had a very nice night being unplugged and hanging out and reading which was an awesome night for us! The downsides for me was the sink was severely chipped in the porcelain. The tile in the bathroom floor also needed a little work. The other thing to be very aware of is this building is very old so the walls are pretty thin. You can hear everybody coming and going all the time. I think that's just a given with older hotels though. Overall really did enjoy our experience though.

    entry way of king corner suite
    Joy P.

    whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, this place is going to make you happy! it's clean, got a great vibe and cool community spaces including a shared kitchen for all to access, very friendly staff and a great location. you'd have to sleep at fort george or blue scorcher bakery to get any closer to those two amazing businesses. as a matter of fact, the proximity of the hotel norblad might make you want to roll out or into bed after patronizing them :) key point here: do not sleep on a visit to each----both are amazing! easy peasy to make an online reservation and don't worry about the street parking. it's 2 hrs and free anytime between 9am-4pm. i had no trouble getting parking essentially right in front of the hotel entrance and underneath my room both days i stayed there. even if i hadn't been that lucky. my car would easily have only been half a block away. if you're coming from the big city where you may be used to paíd overnight parking lots or parking apps, there was none of that. it was just so easy it made me yearn for times when things in our daily lives weren't so complicated. as for the places to hang out, there's a cool central area in the lobby with a fireplace and a ton of records. the shared bathrooms looked just as clean as my private one and every day i would see the housekeeping staff hard at working doing the laundry or cleaning rooms that had been vacated that morning, the ice maker in the kitchen was a godsend to be able to access ahead of day trips and i think they also have a pot of coffee brewed each morning. i will definitely come back here! one last thing i will say, without naming names: i had done a fair amount of research of places i might want to stay in town ahead of making this booking. at first, my goal was to stay on the water but i read some reviews of noisy places, thin walls, loud stellar sea lions partying on their own accord and with much higher prices than the norblad, i chose to stay here. while in town and on walks, i made sure to go by the two other places that i'd identified. one was much larger, red in color (does this help you know which one i'm talking about?) and essentially immediately west of the bridge, it looked fancier than i'm used to but lovely, if that's your thing. it didn't look like it would have thin walls or a lot of extraneous noise. the other place is by one of the breweries down on the water, with a clear view to three sea lions who seemed mighty content to be hauled out on the wooden platform both times i stopped by. this place has a bar and outdoor seating which looked nice enough for an afternoon drink but the string of rooms i noticed are directly on the trolley path and right where early morning walkers and runners might be. suffice it to say, i was quite happy with the choice i made to stay at the norblad, i also don't think i would've been as happy with the on street parking options at the second place i investigated. hopefully these insights help others in making informed decisions when deciding where to stay overnight in astoria, but i had such a wonderful couple of days and lucked out with the fall weather, so maybe i'm just looking at everything with rose colored glasses?!

    Dog bed included with the room.
    Tara H.

    COVID reivew: This was the first hotel I stayed at when places started to re-open. I enjoyed my stay at the Norblad because it is in a great location, within walking distance to everything. They are also dog-friendly, which was a huge plus to me, because I do travel with my dog everywhere. There was no actual parking for the hotel, but I was able to park my car within the residences and nearby streets for free. I enjoyed the decor of the hotel, it is definitely a modern boutique hotel. For my dog, they had dog bowls and a dog bed that I didn't even request, so I thought this was a nice touch. The front desk clerk was very friendly and provided us with a list of recommendations, since it was our first time in Astoria. I felt that Norblad Hotel was clean and I like that they had hand sanitizer at the entrance of the door. Overall, I felt safe staying here and would definitely stay here again on my next time in Astoria.

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    Aubri H.

    Booked this place as last minute based on plan changes. We were fortunate to find street parking right out front. The whole parking thing was confusing as it is all two hour on the street until 6pm and I assumed maybe the hotel had some sort of allocated spots but that is not the case. The area is hopping so there is no guarantee you will park close. There is no elevator and it is three flight of stairs so be prepared. The hotel is beautiful and steeped in history. We booked a suite with a private bathroom. The room was great with a couch, chair and king size bed. The windows were huge and old. No screens in these between you and outside. It was a warm day and there is no ac so between the breeze and the ceiling fan we got it to a comfortable temperature. There is no TV but they offer iPads if you so desire. The bed was amazing! They really invested in quality there. The bathroom was beautiful and had everything we needed. There was a small fridge in the room but they offer a community kitchen with a huge fridge and all amenities you would need. This place is different as they have a hostel type setup mixed with rooms with private bathrooms and some short term rentals all together but it worked great for us. Walls are thin and street noise is easily obvious but we popped in the complementary ear plugs and sank into the bed with no problems. The area is super walkable for shops and food offerings which was great because we were afraid to move the car and lose our spot. I would absolutely recommend this as a stellar option if you are staying in Astoria!

    Original artwork
    Mataoka P.

    Best affordable hotel in town. Clean, newly refurbished. Great artwork, bedding, overall decor. High ceilings so room feels bigger than it is. If you can tough it out without a TV and a private water closet, you'll be happy. They provide an ipad with movies, an in room sink, along with bathrobes. Communal bath/shower rooms are newly renovated and clean. Stylishly pulled off, they even give you a Victrola and records at the desk upon request. Get ready for creating your own fun. If you love boutique hotels like North Beach's Hotel Boheme, this place is for you. Right in the center of Astoria. Stumbling distance from everything worth seeing.

    Did you notice our cool furnishings?

    We've all been to restaurants where the staff hasn't quite finished wiping down the table. It's fine. You know the table isn't your personal property, you're only borrowing it for the next little while. There's no expectation of at least a nod to exclusivity. Now imagine going into your hotel suite after checking in and finding the bed unmade. Different feeling, right? Are those clean sheets, someone else's sheets? What's the deal? I don't know. It's kinda gross. This was the experience of my wife and I on our anniversary trip to Astoria. Doesn't make you want to stay here any longer. So of course I called the front desk. The man I spoke with didn't express very much concern about this. Maybe this is usual in the post-lockdown days? I don't know. Nor did he even apologize. I assumed we'd be moved to another suite but we weren't. He said he would call and look into it and I asked him to call me back and simply LET ME KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. He never did. Someone from the housekeeping staff showed up after a while and stripped the bed and made it up freshly but for me it was too late and the whole vibe was ruined. The only Norblad Hotel person who apologized was the woman from housekeeping. We determined the rest of the suite had been cleaned and I tried to calm down from the apparent lack of concern on the part of anyone in any position of authority. There we no apologies, no attempts to make things right. Nothing. Maybe they were too busy playing records ironically? The hotel is fine. As I said, we rented one of the suites. Someone who undoubtedly has hip credentials decorated the room in mid-century furnishings and ironic photos of Barbie, Ken and friends dolls around a pool and at a snazzy cocktail party. Maybe they were too busy decorating to notice how dirty the windows are and how it compromises the view over part of downtown, the Columbia River and the Willapa Hills. You can always find flaws, especially once I had been primed as described above. This place relies heavily on superficialities for cache and seriously lacks any apparent training in any culture of service. I was there on 06/23/23. I will never stay here again.

    Loved the decor
    Jeannie D.

    Know the details & enjoy your stay. This spot exceeded my expectations & I will absolutely be staying here again. The vibe was great, Cisco was fantastic and answered all questions at check in. Yes, shared toilets/showers. Not an issue. There are like 4 toilets & 2 showers I believe, I never had to wait to use either. Everything was perfectly clean. Each time I walked into my room, I could smell the cleanliness of the linens. I'm super sensitive to smell - it wasn't over powerful or perfume like. Just clean. It's basic, not frills, but a swanky vibe. No television- doesn't hurt my feelings at all. It's within walking distance of Fort George, food carts, Reveille Ciderworks, as well as the weekend market. It wasn't too noisy on a Saturday night, and they leave early plugs in your room. Super thoughtful being you ARE downtown. I was very impressed, I wasn't sure I'd like it as much as I did. One of the two showers took a little long to get hot water, but it came. They do provide towels for you. I have zero bad or negative to say. I can't wait to stay again!

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    Fabulous sleep in a cool town. Feels like its out of a Tom Robbins novel. Look it up. ;)

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    Spent one night at this hotel, and it did not disappoint. The hotel kept a lot of their vintage…read morelife, but had enough upgrades to spend a comfortable night. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the room was huge. It was almost the equivalent of a two bedroom. The bed was comfortable, and so where the pillows. The heated floor in the bathroom was definitely a plus. I wasn't too trilled about their breakfast food but they had plenty of options for coffee syrups and teas. The location is great and there were plenty of restaurants and bars around.

    First and foremost, I will commend the staff for their positive attitudes and attentiveness…read more It's important to note that the Victorian Era was between 1840 and 1900. The City of Astoria requires that any business use its legal name in all advertisements, including Airbnb listings, so as not to mislead the public. I give special tribute to Ingrid, who works in the wine bar. She's personable, professional, and very enjoyable to interact with. However, this property, as they advertise on Airbnb, is not a Victorian property as they described. This false description was a deciding factor for me to stay at the Elliott Hotel, which they do not mention. Had I known that it was a hotel--which was horribly overpriced--I would have gone elsewhere. I was assigned the wrong room. In the ad with Airbnb, it stated (with a picture that was very attractive) that this was my room until I arrived at the Elliott Hotel, constructed in 1924. This is misleading information. The Victorian Era was between 1840 and 1900. When I read "Victorian property," I was under the impression it was a Victorian home built in the 1880s or 1890s, with elaborate carpentry and design. When I initially arrived in Astoria on the 17th, I was surprised to discover it wasn't what I thought. Things started escalating from there. When I told the front desk that I had booked through Airbnb and that I had prepaid, they told me at that time that they don't have a relationship with them. Immediately I was ill-informed. I corrected them, saying, "You do have a relationship with them; otherwise, I would not be here." Even though I prepaid $235.00 for the first night, I was charged twice. The unauthorized transaction caused a significant problem, which was resolved on the spot the following morning, very early. I want to commend Atticus for bringing a quick resolve by reversing the charges on the spot when I brought it to his attention. Nevertheless, this is something that should never happen, especially when they were informed the day before that the room was prepaid. When I expressed my concerns the next day, they would not inform me who made the error, and they did not take responsibility for their actions. Instead, they blamed Airbnb. And there was no apology. As a customer, I was terribly misrepresented and, at the same time, insulted by management. When a guest experiences such a significant setback, there should be an immediate apology. I suggest that anybody reading this review do their due diligence in finding an Airbnb that offers great value for every dollar spent. Because of the ad, I doubled my budget, thinking that I was staying in a beautiful Victorian property--but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I would recommend that you keep looking. It's one thing to pay $225.00 for a room, but it's another thing not getting the room which Airbnb promised. When I brought my concerns to the front desk, they made excuses, took no responsibility for their actions, and again offered no apology. The same happened when they made an unauthorized payment after I had already prepaid. The Elliott Hotel management may argue they reversed my charges--but they were obligated to. This should have never happened, especially when I told them the room was prepaid. I have a right to know the name of the person who made the error, but they kept that a secret. Apparently, the City of Astoria requires that a business use its legal business name in any advertisement. It did not appear in the Airbnb ad that I read. Naturally, staff blamed Airbnb rather than admitting they were at fault. Unfortunately, because of the circumstances, I had no choice but to stay a second night. Included are images of the room I was in (404). Since I'm leaving this morning, I apologize for the photos, but I wanted to share them nevertheless for your benefit. Because of the things that happened, I feel obligated to warn the public: ask the right questions before booking.

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    Very lovely location, between the views and the bed, you don't know rather to lay down look at the…read moreviews, Both are so wonderful. Windwater is the Perfect place to just unwind, and replenish, Rafael the owner, is a Super Host in every since of the word. He makes the best Breakfasts we have ever eaten! You feel the Luxury from the linen, to the Loft, Windwater has so many little things to pamper your stay. We just loved to relax and watch the river, even watched the eagles land outside our window, The ONLY regret we have about Windwater Bed & Breakfast, We didn't stay sooner, and having to leave.. . The Value, The View, We will be back,, Windwater B&B

    While visiting Astoria for a few days, hubby and I stayed at Windwater Bed and Breakfast and we…read morefelt so lucky to have found this place through Yelp. This is not your typical bed and breakfast. The property is completely independent so you're the only guest onsite. The home is beautiful, modern, well appointed, extremely clean and so comfortable. It has tall ceilings and large windows with breathtaking views of Astoria and the Columbia River. There is a fully equipped kitchen with an island, minus the oven. The upstairs area is a comfy sitting area which hubby used for reading. The perfect place you wanted to call home when you're away from home. Rafael was the perfect host. He greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the property. Every morning he prepared delicious hot breakfast and coffee for us. The refrigerator was fully stocked with water, juice and beer. There was even sparkling wine if you wanted to make mimosas in the morning. The bathroom had a towel rack that can warm/dry your towels before and after shower, which I absolutely loved. Who doesn't like a warm towel after shower? It's a 5-star bed and breakfast because every little detail was put into this place and I can't wait to come back and stay with Rafael the next time I'm in Astoria!

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