I spent three nights in Joseph, primarily because I wanted to day hike in the Wallowa mountains…read more But I also wanted to be able to clean up at the end of the day and walk to nice restaurants to start and end my day. So I chose to stay at The Jennings. I thought it would also be fun to stay in an historic building. And it is perfectly located at the center of town. I would definitely recommend folks stay here, as long as they understand that this hotel is different (it is not your typical hotel) and they're ok with that and want what this place does have to offer. They have a Minimalist vibe going on here. Both in terms of the room decorations and furnishings. As well as with the staff. There is no staff on site! So don't expect to be pampered like a traditional hotel. Communication is by email and they send you the code for the door and you simply let yourself in after check in time. So that is definitely different. I'm not sure of that approach is a thing in the hotel business these days but I've certainly never seen it before. It worked out ok in my case. Fortunately, I never needed anything. I'm not sure what it would be like if I did. The other thing to note about The Jennings is that most of the rooms do NOT have their own private bathroom. They share a common bathroom. There is one shared water closet and another shared water closet with a shower. This is not unusual for hotels in historic buildings. However, a few rooms DO provide a private bathroom so read those room descriptions carefully so you know what you're getting! There's also a shared sauna with a cold plunge shower. The other big thing to note about The Jennings is that it is NOT a place for kids. Their policy asks to avoid bringing kids under 12 years of age. Best to respect that. They'd be bored here. They do provide WiFi but there are no TVs in the rooms. I think that is a plus! I stayed in Room 5 1/2. It's a great room for one or two people and it does provide a private bathroom. The bathroom is a bit small but well furnished. It also has a shower which I greatly appreciated after a long day hiking. Some early reviews complained about lack of air conditioning. They fixed that! My room contained units for both A/C and heat. It also had a ceiling fan and a small fan on the table. The bed was top notch and very comfy. I did not hear any street noise. Most of the rooms overlook the side streets, not main street. So that helps avoid the noise. I also had no problem with noise from any of the adjacent rooms. There is also a shared kitchen that provides a refridgerator, oven, sink, dishwasher, plates, utensils, and coffee maker. There is no microwave. There's also a large table to eat at. And there's a small couch to sit in front of a (gas?) fireplace Oh and don't forget the balcony! The hotel is on the second floor of this building. And there's a large balcony that looks over Main street and provides an awesome view of the mountains. Overall, the space and furnishings are elegant, nothing cheap about anything. It's just Minimalistic. And historic. And there's no staff on site. I wish them well!

the heat was not working, due to a wiring issues. the breaker needed flipped which is never a good…read moresign, as in, if you need to switch the breaker to turn on the heater you're overloading your system. but the heat never came on. i asked two direct questions "how will i know when it's working" and "how long will it take to turn on" and while it is NOT on the owner looks me in the face and says, "it's on it's just really quiet". i was given a space heater and the heat never worked. i was offered another room, i didn't take it because it seemed like the issue was with the internal wiring and not the heater itself. i was like, uhh so do i want to burn or freeze to death tonight? was told upon asking for mediation that "it sounds like we may not be the right fit for you" and yes, they aren't, because i had the audacity to expect a room to be properly heated in february lol. but it seems like the building has been up for sale for years now, i hope he isn't letting it fall in to disrepair in retaliation for making a bad investment. if that's the case, please don't treat your customers like they're the enemy because they're all you got from going under, buddy! edit: i left the part out where before reaching out to me about the heater the owner watched my insta stories (so creepy) and deleted my comment about the heater. i've since been blocked on their account for pointing out the heater :/

The location is unbeatable! Walking distance to the tram and the lake. We saw lots of wildlife. Our…read moreroom was clean and comfortable. The front desk people were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

We stayed in joseph for 2 nights with a small dog and we loved this place. Super close th wallowa…read morelake and right next door to the tram. It was super quite and serene out there and you are only like 4 miles from town. We will absolutely be back

We stumbled across this cute hotel while driving through Joseph, Oregon. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised! Check-in was easy and done over the phone. A very cheerful person helped us and answered all our questions. The hotel is centrally located making it easy to walk to restaurants and stores. We were traveling with our medium sized dog so it was important to me that she was comfortable as well. We were given a room with a fenced patio and gas fireplace plus and a great view of the mountains. The "backyard" field was perfect for potty breaks and watching the sunset. The fee for having a dog is $25-very reasonable. I am SO picky about pillows that I usually bring my own, but the quality of the bedding was AMAZING! The King bed was so comfortable I think I slept in the same spot! Clean! So, so clean!! The housekeeping here is no joke-everything was sparkling! Amenities like shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer were available. The shower provided amazing water pressure-the good kind, not the piercing water pressure some showers can have, I was heaven! This place was remodeled recently. The furniture was thoughtful-the side table was an old trail sign and the coffee station provided handmade ceramic mugs-nice touch! Thanks for the stay!

We were very pleased with our 2 nights here. The room was clean and in good condition. The…read moretub/shower was either brand new or whoever cleans does one hellava job. The bed was super comfortable, with nice sheets and bed cover. The two comfortable chairs were a welcome touch. Quiet location and very walkable to the shops, restaurants, etc. However the walls seem a bit thin as I could hear the neighbors on one side of us. I dinged them a star for no place to hang clothes and no surface to place personal items in bathroom. That said, I would still stay here again.

Very nice welcoming home in an excellent location of Joseph OR. The Host was very helpful and made…read morea wonderful breakfast including lots of delicious coffee. The Bed was comfortable and the whole home had very relaxed atmosphere. We very much want to make a return visit.

Had a wonderful stay here in the winter time with my wife. Tera is an incredible host and made us…read morefeel very welcome in a town that was new to us. The breakfasts were top notch. The rooms have some beautiful historical touches and were very comfortable. Great coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and homemade cookies. Plus walking distance to Main Street shops and restaurants. Looking forward to our next stay already. Thanks again Tera!

Updating my previous review based on how this motel is handling the scamdemic situation…read more Many businesses have gone under over this idiocy and others have gone to insane lengths to accommodate tyrannical orders that have no basis in scientific fact. This place, in contrast has made lemonaid out of lemons so to speak. The room was great, as always. The staff was great, as always. They no longer have a breakfast buffet.... most motels have stopped offering it while not reducing their room rates. The Eagle's view came up with an interesting solution. You fill out a menu of what you want in the morning and when you'll show up and hot coffee and all the goodies you ordered are waiting when you get there. Being a big eater I was concerned that the portions would be skimpy. But the gal working the b'fast really heaped on the food. It was great! This motel has always been the best lodging in town (by far). Always stay here when we're in town.

This place was recommended to me by a friend who lives in Joseph. We had a great 4 night stay. The…read morepeople are wonderful and helpful. We used the pool and hot tub. The included breakfast is good and they make the cutest French toast you can imagine. The premise is well maintained and clean. I definitely would stay here again.

This quiet retreat was recommended by a local businesswoman, and we are pleased to pass that…read morerecommendation on to others. We spent a restful, comfortable night in what was the working bronze studio of Western artist J. Shirly Bothum. The proprietress, Judy Bothum, is the artist's widow. This well located facility is a work in progress that is well underway, sleeps up to 6, and it was a fine night's rest for my wife and I. If you're entering Joseph on Main Street, proceed to Russell Lane and turn right. Drive seven-tenths of a mile and look for the white fence on the left. Ease up the gravel driveway and the owner's home is before you, the lodging is on your right. Judy Bothum is a fascinating conversationalist and she will see that you are comfortably situated. I have no doubt that I can edit this review on our next visit and provide a 5-star rating.