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    North Powder Motel

    4.5 (17 reviews)
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    A great advantage of checking Yelp first is being able to find a place like this that isn't on Hotels.com. What can I say? I Go out of my way to check out a little place like this. Especially since the 3 prior reviews didn't actually tell me much and the only picture posted was the sign lit up at night. We bypassed La Grand with its ample supply of normal hotels and came here because when I phoned to ask about a room the fellow cheerfully said he'd hold a room for me...like in the old days. I really had my fingers crossed that I'd like it. The finger crossing thing worked. I LOVE it. It's clean. It's got everything including a comfortable bed. Room 8 has vinyl flooring instead of carpeting so ask if you have a preference. There is a tiny FRIDGE and a MICROWAVE and COFFEE MAKER. Even some shower goodies and soap. I think I paid $56. BARGAIN of the century. I hope they light the Christmas lights every night forever. It's awesome. Check out the BENCHES made out of old SKIS! The owner is Sung. Pronounced SUNG...as in that song was sung by an angel. I wish we could have met her but she was away on a short trip so we met her son. According to her eldest son Gene, she bought it 2 years ago as her retirement project. He is now helping her out. I love family run motels. ESPECIALLY when they are new owners in fix-up mode! It's just going to get better as time goes by. I can also tell you that this place, like all wonderful old places, will always be a work in progress. It will keep Sung busily occupied through her retirement years! She owned a small restaurant before this. Hopefully she will consider possibly offering some home cooked goodies someday? Gene is so nice. When he showed me the room, as we walked out he muttered something about "dusty" so when I came back, I thoroughly checked it out...I swiped the TOPS of everything. The only place I found dust was on top of the picture frame above the bed. I'm betting that after they read this, that picture will be clean as a whistle from now on! If it's not...when you stay in room 8...let me know! Gene...Post a reply when you get that dusted! Even the fronts of both wall heaters were clean. That's a place that often gets missed. The one quaint little issue is a lack of power outlet in the bathroom. Not easy to fix quickly. The only outlet is the dark 2 prong outlet on the light above the sink. BUT IT WORKS! So we could use our Waterpic...And we are charging our toothbrushes between the fridge and microwave where they provide a great power strip. There are available wall outlets on both sides of the bed for phone charging. The bedroom wall heater has a thermostat on the opposite wall. The bathroom wall heater has a controller on it. Both heaters work as does the AC. The sheets are soft as are the towels and they provide soft plush blankets that make the bed feel like home. Gene said there is a train track nearby but we have not heard a train yet. We arrived about 6 pm and it's almost 11am. So perhaps it is not a frequently used track? I think my hearing is good! The Wifi was just upgraded and is awesome in room 8. Gene said the router is actually across the parking lot so I imagine it's good everywhere but always check that out at check-in if that's an issue. See the speed test picture. Yes that's INSIDE room 8. I want people to come and enjoy the charm of this sweet old fashioned place, ALONG with the great budget pricing. I love staying where the owners manage it themselves. It's just different. So if you expect modern upgraded perfection...don't come here. Stay at the big places along the way. Come here to step back in time and enjoy a one of a kind, sweet nights sleep, ALONG with the travelers convenience of the laundry next door, & the country store across the street. And if you're hungry you're in luck because the little North Powder Cafe is only a quick trot down the road a block. They serve a good breakfast all day. See my review of the cafe to view their full menu. If you find this review HELPFUL please VOTE

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    Adorable little motel with an old fashion feel. Clean and cozy. I was pleasantly surprised.

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    Great little place for a ski trip vikkie great lady who manages the place was a great lady to me and made a snickerdoodle cookies

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    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.

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