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Why I’ll Return to this Comfort Inn & Suites in Ashland, OR

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My dear polite travelers,

A small town most known for its Shakespearean plays and majestic mountain views; today we are in Ashland Oregon.  This is our first stop on a long road trip through Northern California, Oregon, and Washington state to explore the Olympic National Forest.  For this segment of the trip, we decided to stay one night in the Comfort Inn & Suites in Ashland, OR.  It’s a moderately priced hotel right off I-5, but quiet.

Room #220

On the surface, it’s clean, neat, and spacious.  Dig a bit deeper, and there is one element that isn’t the best: the shower is like a dark closet.  The positive is the adequate supply of hot water and the pressure is good. 

Since this is considered a suite—somewhat—it is larger than the typical hotel room and includes a bar sink, seating area, dining area, and extra counter space.  Of course, the room also provides a microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, flat-panel television, and refrigerator.  A major plus, for me, was the number of outlets.  That is one of my biggest complaints that many do not have enough for today’s guests.

Pro Tip

Turn on the ceiling heat lamp in the bathroom.  Not only does it warm the small room, but it also lights it up.

The Hotel

Since we were in this hotel for less than a day, I didn’t have much time for videos or even pictures, but I did get a glimpse of the indoor pool and spa.  It’s...well...it’s large, clean, and ready for belly flops.  There’s also a gym, but I never even came close to seeing it.  I did notice several dogs.  Besides the free Wi-Fi, it’s pet friendly. 

Note

A list of hotels and map of our journey.

The Free Breakfast

It’s fairly standard for hotels with hot breakfasts: scrambled eggs, sausage, and waffles.  There were plenty of other items of interest, like the full-sized yogurt, and boiled eggs. 

Will I Return?

Absolutely!  In fact, I plan to.  Due to the torrential rain that night, we didn’t have the opportunity to see much of Ashland.  Actually, we only had a few hours of daylight once we arrived.  So, we plan to revisit this art haven earlier in the summer of next year.  And, of course, we plan to revisit this hotel as well.  You might enjoy it too!

Until next time, my polite travelers: Happy Travels!

For More Information on this Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites in Ashland, OR 

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