Location was tops in downtown Ashland! We were within walking or biking distance to everything, which made our visit even more relaxing. We also discovered the Greenway bike path down the road, a beautiful and fun ride a few mornings in a row! Our room #791 was on the third floor in the building across the street, a quiet, deluxe king-sized room with a whirlpool tub, which you bet I checked out after those rides! Never heard our neighbors and the hotel was full. The room was clean, comfortable, and we appreciated the mini fridge, as Ashland Co-Op is just a 5-minute walk for fresh produce and snacks. There were only two things they could improve upon (otherwise would be 5 stars): breakfast is your typical high, white-carb continental. If you're low carb or gluten free, it's meh. Better to grab morning fuel at Morning Glory, Greenleaf or Breadboard. Also it would be awesome if they added secure bike parking. Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Bard 's Inn and would stay there again on our next trip up! read more

The personal touch is what made our stay 5 Stars. While on a road trip we stayed here at Bards Inn at Ashland, OR and we inadvertently left a hand sticked blanket and pillow for my two year old daughter in the room. We didn't even know we had left it until we received a call about two hours and 100 miles away, and the manager offered to mail us the blanket and pillow. He could have easily just put it in the "Lost and Found" box for donation, but he didn't. Instead, it just arrived today, and the excellent customer service is truly appreciated! read more

All around great experience. Especially good customer service both times I called to reserve a room. The breakfast was really good with lots of hot options. Great location, so we could easily walk around. We stayed in the Jacuzzi Suite and the Family Suite on our way to and from Portland. I'd definitely stay again. read more

The Bard's Inn Motel was a very pleasant surprise! We booked our accommodations here because a lot of the other places I was interested in were already filled because of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. We were here in late July. This is definitely the BEST Best Western I have ever stayed in. I was "wowed" just from walking into the lobby to check in. I like how they made the place comfortable and matched the general ambiance of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. From the rooms being named after famous Shakespeare characters, to the theme inspired decor at the lobby, this place had some nice touches to fit in with the whole ambiance of OSF. Our rooms were across the street. We were fortunate to have a ground floor patio that our 3 year old son and dog could take advantage of. We were just a block away from the downtown shops and two blocks away from the theaters. The location and price can't be beat! The rooms were similar to ones you would find in 4 star accommodations. The beds were comfortable and rooms spacious. The staff, especially the front desk person Brianna (spelling), were very helpful in making our stay enjoyable and a great resource for information. I am glad I found this place and plan on returning again next year. read more

This BW is in an easy location for walking to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, restaurants and shops. It was nice to arrive, park in the lot and not need our car until we were ready to leave. The front desk staff was super nice. The room was an average BW, but nice and quiet even though we were directly on a busy street. They do have a provided breakfast. It was crowded. My friend called the eggs 'strange.' That was a polite description. Morning one I had an english muffin and small yogurt and it was adequate. The coffee didn't make our standards so we found a nice outdoor espresso bar a block away. On morning two I picked up a half banana on the way back from the espresso bar and went back to my room for leftover pizza from the night before. Free wifi worked fine. Reasonably priced. read more

Very disappointed. While room was clean overall the carpet was so stained and dirty that I wore shoes the whole time. But worst was when I checked in I was told that I might not have a parking space and if couldn't find one I would have to park out on street somewhere. I found a spot in the lot but was afraid to leave to eat dinner because there probably wouldn't be a spot when I came back. I am a 69 yr old woman and was alone. Was afraid to have to try to find a place on street and walk back in the dark. Checked out in the morning (had planned on staying 4 nights) and was charged an additional night!!! Was told it was because I booked through American Airlines. I called AA and they said manager could have waived that but chose not to... vacationers beware if you have a car. read more

Great service and accommodations . Clean, pet friendly , excellent service . Loved the doggy treats and the rollaway bed . Thanks for putting on the heat for us! What a nice surprise ! It was cold out ! read more

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Really loved staying at this place. Here' why: 1. Walking distance to downtown Ashland (literally minutes) 2. Clean, comfortable room that felt well decorated and "nice". 3. Yummy free breakfast (eggs, sausage, bacon, cereals, pastries, fresh fruit, etc) 4. Heated outdoor pool and hot tub (even in December!) 5. Pet-friendly - they even gave us dog treats! 6. CHEAP! Booked online a few days in advance and only paid $85/night Highly recommend! read more

Great place to stay, many thanks to Ryan for accommodating us as well as our guests at the last moment. Rooms were great and close to downtown. Would definitely recommend this hotel to friends. Thanks again Ryan, job well done! read more

Great stop after a 12hr drive Warm cozy beds, wonderful down comforter...CLEAN easy to walk to restaurants (stonewall brew. Disappointing breakfast. Although it was free, the only thing that was appetizing was a yogurt and glass of oj. read more

I wouldn't give Bards a 1 if 0 was available. Horrible customer service from Kristi she could care less with several of our concerna. We rented multiple rooms in one room the TV didn't work, room reeked of recently smoked weed, bathtub wouldn't hold water . Two of the occupants of this room were under 3 years old. She could care less. There was no manager on site to assist resolving the issues. Kristi refused to contact anybody that could assist claiming there was no emergency and didn't want to bother them. She assured us we would be contacted today, nothing. Would not recommend Bards to anybody. Worst service ever! Kristi should consider leaving the hospitality industry and move on to a occupation that doesn't require direct contact with customer. read more

Although the rooms are a little dated, they are clean and filled with nice amenities. We have always stayed at B&Bs when we have gone to Ashland in the past, but this was a list-minute trip and our plane was leaving before breakfast. The Bard's Inn location is great and they have a deluxe breakfast. Good rates too. I will recommend this to anyone! read more

Excellent all-around compared to other options in this price range. Complimentary water and snacks on arrival, extremely helpful staff, surprisingly nice breakfast room, and central location. The room wasn't anything fancy but was very clean. Breakfast was typical but tended well. read more

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Enjoyed the location. Able to be in downtown and park in less than two minutes walk. No need to drive anywhere once you arrive. Rooms are pretty standard. Decent continental breakfast. Had a patio room which we enjoyed with our coffee or cocktails. read more

The Bard's Inn is extremely clean and comfortable! Not to mention you are within a 5 minute walk to downtown with some amazing restaurants, multiple theaters and lots of shopping. As a first time guest, I received a slightly discounted rate and upon arrival we were handed a goody bag with water, snacks and a map of Ashland. I will definitely be staying here again on my next trip to Ashland. read more

Great Inn, staff, and location. In fact, it's an exceptional location. So close to everything downtown. The rooms were clean and spacious. They even go into your room prior to your arrival and turn on the heat. That was very nice! I would recommend this Inn. We look forward to our next stay there. read more

We stayed at the Bard's Inn last week. The young man at the front desk was very rude during our check in. We were made to feel unwelcome the minute we arrived. The room was tiny and loud. I would not recommend staying at the Bard's Inn. read more

I would recommend, close to everything beds very comfy, no microwave but tgere is a frig, keurig coffee maker, an safe.

Clean, comfortable, reasonably priced, and a great location. The breakfast food is pretty good and there is a lot of variety. read more

Family friendly and nice size rooms, at least in Somerset Bard's 3. The room we had was great if you have kids who tend to run and play because we were above the car port; no one could complain of jumping and laughing. Good breakfast each morning and great walking distance to Downtown Ashland. read more

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Pros- Clean room Good soundproofing and blackout blinds Con- When I called they said they only had one room left and it was a suite. More than we wanted to pay but we wanted to be right downtown. So we figure, OK, at least it'll be a nice big room. Again at the front desk we were told we were in a suite. It wasn't a suite, it was a plain King size bed room. Additionally, for what we were paying at least they would have had real drinking glasses. Nope, styrofoam coffee cups and powdered creamer. False advertising. At checkout the staff said "We can't understand why [so and so] told you that, he's worked here a long time. It's not a suite, it's a Delux King." read more

Oh My God your Hotel was the quietest Ive ever experienced, Helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Friendly You guy's went out of your way for me I will never forget this Wendy, Randy : everyone I'll be back read more

Huge and cozy room! We stayed in this inn on our way to SF from seattle. The bed is really big so that we could sleep well. Actually there's a little noise from the road, but we didn't care. The staffs was also really nice. Thank you. read more

I had booked a one-night stay with my family in early April 2015. Due to an urgent family matter, I needed to change my plans and return home. Upon contacting the property they refused to offer a refund or partial refund. I'll return to Ashland but will find a hotel that has more caring and ethical owners / management. read more

What a disappointment! After losing our home in the Southern California fires we were looking forward to a much needed rest. Instead, there was ongoing thumping in the room(s) above ours making sleep difficult if not impossible (with earplugs!). The staff acknowledged that there were occupants above and left them a note, but the noise continued. The walls/ floors are quite thin in this property. Management regretted having no alternative accommodations. We finally decided to leave a day early, alerting the front desk and suggesting it would be appreciated if they would make a small adjustment to our bill. The desk agent said staff had discussed our complaints and that in fact no one had been in the rooms above ours. (!) I phoned upon our return and although the manager was interested in the fact that an agent had suggested we'd lied about the occupancy of rooms above ours, made no gesture to make things right. I asked for number/ email of corporate office and he said he would send, and never did. And THEN I found that they had charged us for a third night! While we understand that they had no additional rooms, they could easily have helped us feel better about our stay, and certainly shouldn't have illegally charged us for a third night's stay when we checked out that morning! read more

We have been staying here for over 25 years, maybe longer. We feel fortunate to have such good memories and continue to make more. The rooms are lovely and comfortable, and the staff make it extra special. Jonathan at the desk has the manners of a prince, truly the best host and always so helpful. Irene, our beloved housekeeper, makes us feel like family and it's always a pleasure seeing her. And the breakfast is always delicious with lots of choices. They always go the extra mile to make your stay a wonderful experience. read more

First visit to Ashland, even though I've lived in Portland for thirty years. So glad we decided to finally stay there a night on one of our many road trips elsewhere. Alyce at the desk is a marvel. Truly in love with her city, and a terrific resource of where to go and what to see. Went far beyond her duties, and made our one day there memorable. Room was clean and had comforts I look for - a fridge to store my road food goodies. Hotel was perfect location for exploring city. Thanks Alyce for convincing me to stay! read more

This property is three different buildings. The main building is old and all the guest doors open to the parking lot... The other two buildings are across the street from the main building have nicer rooms but are not convenient for guests to deal with desk staff. The main building is old and the rooms are cramped. The water pressure is lacking so don't expect a enjoyable shower in the morning... The breakfast area is in a separate building behind the pool and not convent. If your looking for a good selection of breakfast items then this is not a good choice.. Limited to just three hot items... Terrible mini sausages, over seasoned scrambled eggs wrapped in a flour tortillas and a mini quiche..,they have mini boxed cereals, coffee and orange juice from a concentrate mix.., when I was there the breakfast area opened at 7am. When I arrived at 7:15, there were only 4 other people there and the hot items were gone. The kitchen was open but no one was around.., I search the whole kitchen area and even shouted out for someone, but no response. I went back outside to the main desk. But the office was closed... While I was waiting the desk clerk drove up and sondered up to the office.. When I asked her about the kitchen staff, the desk clerk was clueless.. Went back to the breakfast area, now 7:30... Only to find someone just now in in the kitchen... When I told her about the lack of hot items, she seemed disingenuous and not really interested... Upon checking out.. I found the day staff to be friendly, but really didn't care about the guests or their experience... I realize that most of their staff are most likely students of the local college.. But really? Guest concerns and satisfaction should be the number one priority... All they seemed to care about was turning the room.., Would I stay there again...? Not likely..!! read more

Comfortable stop on roadtrip with family. Satisfying hot breakfast: mini quiches; egg burritos; pancakes & sausage; fruit.

Good for the price and very, very close to downtown Ashland. If you wake up hungry don't bother with the breakfast it's gross. Also, the AC in the room is a wall unit a runs loud. Bring ear plugs. read more

Definitely one of the best of the Best wesern's I've stayed in. My guy and I stayed in a King Bedroom in the main building. The room was nicely decorated and comfortable. Super comfy bedding/bed and the bathroom/shower was nice too. Not the most spacious room, but it had everything we needed and was pretty too. Plus all of the Shakespearean touches throughout the hotel were charming. The location is prime...a hop, skip and a jump away from downtown! Couldn't ask fro a better spot. The continetal breakfast was great too. They had breakfast burritos, sausages, a variety of pastries and muffins, juices, cereal, bagels, fruit and so on... It's all served in the breakfast toom, which is nice and located next to the pool and spa. I will definitely come back to this hotel when I am here for a play. read more

Do not stay at this establishment. Read the yelp reviews very carefully. This place seems convenient due to location and price but believe me, it is not worth the headache that the staff of this place brings. If there is a problem with your room, prepare to endure it because you will not be helped by their staff. They are rude, condescending, and do not give a damn about customer satisfaction. I would not recommend this hotel to any one. This place should be ashamed of itself. How many negative Yelp reviews does it take for the owner of this place to realize his staff is causing him to lose business? Bards inn, shame on you. read more

Note, this review is a warning for those who book reservations and forget about them and their policy surrounding that rather than a review of the hotel per se. Last night, at 11:45PM, I received a call asking whether I still intended to check in to the Bard Inn. I was disoriented after being asleep for an hour and at first thought this was a fraudulent call trying to get my credit card. After snapping at the poor employee in my groggy, just been awakened grumpiness, I hung up and tried to fall asleep. Then several minutes later, my eyes popped open and I realized ...uhhh whaattt...Bard Inn, Ashland, Oregon? Oh yeah...that vacation that never was. Cringe. Apparently, I had made a reservation back in June and forgot all about it. Okay that's on me. So, now it's midnight and I call back and apologize to the employee that I was sorry for my snottiness and paranoia, explaining the situation that I didn't even remember that I had made a reservation and I'd never received an e-mail from the hotel upon booking nor even a reminder more recently. The employee told me that he would explain to management the situation and they would see what they could do. Well, I received the call from management this morning and they were steadfast in their refusal to refund anything (though they did offer a weak compensation of 15% off if I choose to go there in the future). So, I have learned an expensive lesson, $169 to be exact, to be more organized and not to depend on receiving your usual reminder e-mail. I have given the hotel a "1" for their inflexibility and lack of understanding of a single parent, in the middle of a pandemic, hoping to make a trip north with her 17 and 13 year old sons to look at Oregon colleges, but whose plans fell through. $169 is a lot of money for me. I wish they had met me half way and did a partial refund of $85--I would have been writing a 5 review with the same warning here to readers, except I would have said I was appreciative that they understood sometimes we get forgetful and also seeing as I had no receipt from them; if that's done, it's "only a courtesy e-mail" so they said. So, if you make a reservation at this hotel--make sure you remember you did! I do hope that Bard Inn does a better job with their electronic communication in the future. read more

Not bad...not bad at all...for a Best Western. Service was friendly and efficient (thanks, Sarah!), and the continental breakfast better than most. Fairly utilitarian (small fridge, hairdryer, iron & ironing board in room), shower was hot and not too spitty, and, apart from what looked like someone had a coffee throwing fight on the carpet, pretty clean overall. Also, super close to downtown so everything was in walking distance. read more

on the way to rescue our baby shiba from a strange old lady (aka breeder) and her husband, we stopped here at something near 2 am, tired and cold and needing a rest from driving through rain and snow and slush. it was a good place. a decent continental breakfast in the morning and free wifi included. nice motel guy holding it down. it was very confusing where the office was because there are 3 sections of the motel, each on different sides of one street, and one across on another street. 3rd try got us to the office. red heat lights in the bathroom made for a nice hot bath before a few hours of sleep before racing onward through more rain and fog and cold on our mission. read more

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It's a very nice room, and they are pet friendly. They were very nice about sending my lost shoes left behind in the room. How did I get out of the door without my shoes and not realize it until 100 miles later? Well that's another story. Second best feature of the room we had was the giant pillows. I did not know pillows could be that big, and we had to sadly remove them so we could get in the bed. read more

Wonderful place. We finally found a place to stay when I visit Ashland. Good environment - and I especially enjoyed the bed sheets! We will be back!!! read more

Great location and friendly staff. Walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. Our rooms were exceptionally clean. No housekeeping issues at all. Rooms were quiet and slightly above average size. Breakfast was complimentary and offered more choices than most. Served in a spacious and clean dining room. Hotel itself was average but the 5 star rating is for the staff. Jonathon and Amanda at front desk went above and beyond for us. Great recommendations for dining and sightseeing. They really seemed to care about making sure our stay was pleasant. Location and cleanliness were all great but it's the staff that makes this hotel stand out. We'll be back because of them. read more

We stayed here for a few days in February. The room was super clean and comfortable.The bed was full of white pillows and was very inviting. It was very quiet. We would definitely stay here again. It added to our enjoyment of Ashland. It was very pleasant to come back home in the evening and hang out in the room. The breakfast was great with a huge variety of choices. Easy walk to theaters, dinning and shopping read more

Great location right in the center of town but still overpriced. Room was small and reeked of some cleaner. I guess that's better than the alternative. Probably would stay somewhere else next time. read more