Well this one is a bit of a story…read more Wifey and I had been poking around in the Owyhees and decided to stop in on a Saturday to get some food. We were asked if we had reservations. We didn't. The owner told us that we needed them, but there were 4 people who ordered prime rib who hadn't showed up... and that she had to hold the dinners for them. We ordered a wine and beer. My beer... if it had been in the cooler, had been there for fewer than 5 minutes. We chatted and enjoyed the atmosphere and the locals telling tales for a while. The joy of hearing friends tell tales in a rustic hotel in the mountains shouldn't be underestimated. And then...the owner and her staff all came out of the kitchen with the prime rib on their plates. Now... she doesn't owe me anything and it's her business and they're truly free to enjoy a great meal that they prepared... but hey, I would have paid her for the prime rib. So, we laughed it off and had another drink and enjoyed more of the tale -telling Boiled down... The Good... The atmosphere The service from the staff The Meh... The tepid beer and service from the owner The Bad... We were left hungry and the owner ate right in front of us. So we drive to Melba for dinner at Buck's... look for my review of that later

This is nuts. I so shouldn't be the FTR. This is all the fault of Bradley and Toni, all with your…read moreblue highway Least Heat Moon sojourney stuff. You make my feet itch. You keep me from my work. Years from now, while I'm eating beans out of a can in my Chinook ... I'll thank you. This is a memory review. I will refresh said memory before the year is out and therefore I feel comfortable giving you this here now. A few years back a friend moved to Missoula. She left her belongings in storage and I, being a swell friend, promised to drive them up once she settled. And she did, so I did. I had never driven to Missoula before. It was unmapped territory. My kind of candy store. The dualies of the U-Haul left the superslab before Redding and touched them not again until just outside Montana. The initial high point was the look on the ranger's face in the Hart Mountain Antelope Reserve on the way to Steen's Mountain. The look, then the question as to whether I was lost (I wasn't), then the observation that they didn't get too many U-Haul's up that way. I was looking for hot springs. His expression softened to one of understanding. Steen's followed (Bradley I trust you know of the sublime beauty that is Steen's Mountain), then a valley along the faultline at the mountain's base, filled with memories of buffalo and the sweetest, hottest springs a body could ever desire. But dig this - it gets better. I overnighted in Jordan Valley and with my Basque supper (sheepherder bread and beans) I perused tomorrow's map and spied what appeared to be a ghost town just over the border in Idaho. 50 miles of graded road. On top of a mountain. Scooby sound. I lit out at first light. Graded skinny steep ass road it turned out to be. I contemplated turning back when the side mirror showed my right rear tire hanging over the abyss, but by then, clearly, it was too late. Long story short - the ranger's face in the reserve was nothing near the faces on the folks in Silver City. Just blank uncomprehension as I pulled over the 15% rise, Polly's belongings now covered in a layer of dust in the back. I share this secret only because I know most of you won't go. This is pretty much the sweetest ghost town I've ever seen. That you have to fight to get there is special; that folks are working to restore it, have turned it into a friendly somewhat spooky but not really, throwback to a century ago, is hella cool. That the Bruneau Dune, the highest/second highest (depends on how the wind blows) in the country is over the hill to the east, forgetaboutit. Ten zillion stars. Which, coincidentally, is but a fraction of what you see out these parts at night. Load the Conestoga loveys, drop me a PM. I'll hook you up with one of the best backcountry adventures you've ever been on. Ever.

Very pleased with this Hampton Inn. Check in process was very easy and the room was very clean and…read morewell maintained. Highly recommend.

Hotel front desk staff was rude! I have stayed at hundreds of Hilton properties and never had to…read moredeal with this before. I was told I needed a larger room than the suite I had booked because I had two children with me because it's their properties policy. Of course the room they wanted me to use was more expensive by about $80. I had booked a room with a single king and a pullout couch and was informed that was too small for two adult adults and two small children. This is nothing more than a blatant attempt to rip off travelers. Do yourself a favor and stay away!

After a failed attempt at camping in the Alvord desert, we were in desperate need of a motel to…read morecrash at for the night. The Basque Station motel was the only motel still open in the Jordan Valley at 2am in the morning. The motel is next to the Sinclair gas station (open 24/7), and you check-in there. The room was fairly large, clean, quiet, and the bed was comfortable. The room was reasonably priced around $60. It's by no means fancy, but did the job for the night. We were grateful for this motel. Otherwise we would've had to sleep in the car!

This place would get a 4 if we didn't have to sleep on the worst mattress I've ever experienced. So…read moresoft, broken in the middle, it was like a terrible nightmare/joke. The hotel itself is dated and funky, but clean and freshly painted inside. We had no other problems, but that mattress was outrageously bad. If you're gonna try your luck anyway (because there are no other options for over 60 miles), don't let them put you in room 216!

Nice hotel In Mountain Home Id. Young lady at the desk (Chloe I think) was very nice and helpful…read more Room is very nice considering the low cost!

This appears to be a fairly new building. The facility is clean. We arrived 15 minutes before check…read morein and our room wasn't ready but the gal at the front desk moved things around and got us a room. So that's a plus. However, I was very surprised when we started unpacking and found there were very few outlets in the room; FOUR to be precise and two of those were at the desk area, one of which was occupied by the clock radio. One side of the bed had NO outlets. Period. In this day and age with cell phones, tablets, iWatches, CPAP machines it is IMPERATIVE that there be an abundance of outlets. We both wear CPAP at night and that isn't an option. So I headed out to the desk to see if they could supply me with an extension cord. Fortunately they had ONE. That was it. Otherwise I was told "there's a Super Walmart down the road". Anyway, we're all set up for the night. And the room IS clean. There isn't a lot here in Mountain Home as far as hotels and they are all on the spendy side seeing as this isn't a resort. $150 a night is the most we've spent on our return trip and this is nearly 2x what I paid for a room last night and it HAD outlets at the bedside. Did I mention it was clean? At least it had that going for it. And it's right next door to The Wingery, a great restaurant!

Great spacious room, beds are super comfy but tons of freeway noise :(…read more Great staff, nice pool and extended breakfast hours 6-10am.

Meh, surprisingly not very impressed as I typically like Holiday Inn Express. I arrived after…read morecheck-in time and my room wasn't ready yet. After a 45 minute wait, I got my key. No compensation...not even a cookie. The room was nice and large, but the walls are paper thin (I can hear people walking & running in the hallways) and the window doesn't block out the loud highway noise. The wifi stopped working after dinner, so I couldn't do the work I was planning to do in the evening. The bathroom only has 1 hook on the wall, which is annoying, and the a/c fan doesn't run continuously despite the thermostat saying it should. Breakfast had many of the same foods that most Express' have, but perhaps fewer than I'm accustomed to. And strangely, the small fitness room has a full rack of dumbbells but no weight bench, so good luck using those! For what I'm paying here, I expected more.

This paradise is a hidden gem. With poolside attraction of significance and amazing sirvers. Rio…read moreand Cody. Many thanks for tending to our needs effectively in an efficient manner. And Highlighting the housekeeping and landskeepers as well as the maintenance upkeep. All goes noticed with a standing ovation. Stop in. Support local. Tipgenerously with an attitude of gratitude. Live a life worth discussion

Stayed overnight after the Gunfighter Skies Airshow. The room was beyond clean and I've stayed in…read moreplenty of hotels. The you g lady at the front desk was just amazing and so sweet. You can tell when someone is genuine or just faking it. I would recommend to anyone! Oh, and it was half the cost of the Hamton and also had a microwave and fridge. Bed was just perfect.

This was one of the cleanest places I have stayed. So clean in fact, I could walk around with no…read moreshoes or socks without the bottoms of my feet changing color. I could set my baby on the floor and know that when I picked him up again he wasn't going to be grimy.

So very quaint, rooms are clean and well done, in room Keurig coffee, small fridge, and microwave…read more Real nice large shower. You can sit outside your room and relax in beautiful wood anorak chairs. So fun and we will be back. Also the staff is so friendly and helpful.

We stayed here on June 15, 2025. It was a nice room (we had our dog). We got there early and they…read morelet us check in then. It was a Sunday night and I don't think they were very busy. Gas was $2.99/gal. Ate dinner at Culvers. Breakfast the next morning was decent. They had eggs, pancakes, muffins, sausage and apples. They also had cereal for those who wanted it. Kudos to Benny ...our room was super clean when we got there.

The worst customer service I've ever experienced in my life. I'm actually disgusted by the way we…read morewere treated. When we requested a manager, none was available to help solve the situation. I love best westerns, but this experience will make me not stay at another.

Now using tallow! Grilled chicken sandwich protein style is so good & great old fashioned burger…read more Fries & fresh fry sauce, excellent! Great service by hard working staff!

Amazing burgers and they do protein style etc!!! The tater squares are so yummy and the sauces are…read morehouse made and great flavor! I didn't have a shake but tasted one and delicious!

Found this motel searching online for something close to New Plymouth. It was easy to book online…read moreand check in. The place is decorated so cute and the beds are super comfy! Very clean. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to the area.

Stayed here for 2 nights while we were completing a build and the stay was accommodating…read more It's located centrally in town, so access to the eatery's in town is quick and the rate was fair. Room was clean, along with the linens, the staff was turning other rooms while we were checking in, which demonstrates the focus on cleanliness and care. This property is not a Marriott, so don't expect room service and a heavenly pillow top bed; however, it's a good option in our small town. Enjoy your stay in Emmett.