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Location is Everything: Comfort Suites, Newport, OR

Newport Port 

My dear polite travelers,

We’re nearing the end of our long road trip through Northern California, Oregon, and Washington state.  It’s been a long seven days.

Imagine staying in a hotel one block from the untamed Pacific Ocean—with its migrating whales and ocean-loving fowl—and having access to all the amenities one would desire.  Perhaps the image you have in your mind might just be close to what we found in the Comfort Inn, Newport, Oregon.   

Room #331

Well, to call this room a suite is a real stretch.  It’s a bit tight, as is evident by the upholstered chair and no couch.  It’s stuck in a corner overlooking the bed—not the television. Interesting.  The bathroom is tight as well, with the sink counter too small to hold much at all. 

Other than the tightness of the room, there are compensations.  It is a corner room with a peekaboo view of the ocean--such a delight.  Plus, it’s always a plus to have extra natural light. 

It is clean and includes a refrigerator and microwave.

Note

This is an older hotel, so the plumbing noise in the bathroom is an issue.  This means you may hear your neighbor’s shower.  If you experience this, shut your bathroom door.  It wasn’t an issue at night for us. 

The Hotel

Another Choice Hotel with free cookies!  The cookies were my fav—a just-baked peanut butter.  Yum. 

The hotel is one block from the ocean, but it feels a bit farther since we would have to walk around several buildings to see the water.  Still, those at the front desk suggested “Georgie's Beachside Grill” for dinner.  It overlooked the ocean and was an excellent choice. 

As in most of the Choice properties we stayed in during our Oregon/Washington road trip, this also provides an accessible indoor pool and spa, and a fitness room.  

Note

A list of hotels and a map of our journey.  

The Free Breakfast

The breakfast was just so-so, not anything special: eggs, yogurt, waffles, toast, pastries, and cereal. 

Will I Return?

Yes, we would return, especially during the warmer months.  There’s so much to see in the area and the town hosts some great adventures. 

Until next time, my polite travelers: Happy Travels!

For More Information on this Hotel

Comfort Inn Hotel in Newport, OR

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