Accommodations
For those of you who may be staying in Astoria for one or more evenings, we've compiled a short list of links and recommendations of places to stay. We will be staying with family in one of the B&B's in town. If you would be interested in possible group rates, please give us a call.
Lodging
http://www.oldoregon.com/lodging/
You'll can walk to some of the hotels, but most are very close by even
by car. There's a Best Western and Holiday Inn, as well as luxury and
economy on both ends of the spectrum. Something for every checkbook,
and some are right on the water. The Hotel Elliott is right across the
street, and even though you may not stay there you might get a tour if
you ask (it's recently be renovated and is pretty swanky.)
We visited some Bed & Breakfasts while in town, and here are a
couple that we would recommend (based on looks, location, and general
guesswork). You may want to call them for more details.
Most list the peak season through October 31st, so keep that in mind.
Rosebriar Inn B&B
http://www.rosebriar.net/
This is a very nice place. It's just up the hill from the theater and
it has parking and good views. It used to be a convent and has a little
garden and shrine. Beautiful dining area, lots of hard wood and stained
glass. Gorgeous staircase. Comfy lobby for relaxing.
Rose River Inn B&B
http://www.roseriverinn.com/
Also a nice place. They were closed for cleaning when we were there,
but looking inside we could tell it's a nice place (the website has good
photos). Hardwood floors, big lobby, nice porch, homey atmosphere.
Good views, too. They have a little dog that greeted us at the window,
complete with a knitted sweater.
Clementine's B&B
http://www.clementines-bb.com/index.html
This is a little more old-homey feel. I could suddenly imagine that I
was back in 1895, complete with a bustled skirt and hat. Antiques
galore. The style is a bit more Victorian Traveller. First floor lobby
overlooks an unattractive government building. We didn't get up to see
the rooms, so I'm hoping they look over and out towards the water.
Steep staircase outside to the main door. Lovely garden, though. Just
a short walk to the theater.
Grandview B&B
http://www.grandviewbedandbreakfast.com/
http://www.pacifier.com/~grndview/ (for pictures)
This one has an old Victorian English Tea feel to it. Comfy, bright
little breakfast nook with china that has little birds and flowers on
them. Good views towards the river. There's not really a lobby to hang
out in and you'll need to walk up some stairs. The proprietor was a
genuinely friendly woman who has been there for quite a while and liked
chatting with visitors. Timing again prevented us from seeing the
rooms, but they look comfy, though on the frilly pastel side.
RVs & Campgrounds
http://www.oldoregon.com/lodging/rv-parks-campgrounds/
Fort Stevens is a classic. They even have yurts! Onnie can give you a
rundown as he has personal experience of camping there.
