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Bird Rock Hotel
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4 reviews for Bird Rock Hotel
This hotel is exactly what we had hoped it would be! The location is ideal since it is within walking-distance from the ferry as well as all the activities in Friday Harbor.
The lobby is beautifully decorated in a modern, muted colors with clean lines. (I really love the abstract artwork on their walls.) We stayed in the San Juan suite which featured a private deck, a full kitchen, flat-screen TV and a good view of the harbor. The bathroom had a shower with two shower heads (one on the opposite side of the shower walls)! We did not use the aerated tub but it was there. The king-size bed featured lots of pillows and soft, fluffy down comforter and it was incredibly comfortable!
Some caution: Our third-floor room was kitty-corner across the street from a neighborhood bar so it did get quite loud at night. Fortunately, the hotel provided us with two sets of ear plugs so we were able to sleep soundly. Secondly, there is no parking lot at the hotel and street parking nearby are 2-hour parking spaces. However, we could park at a private lot that belongs to their sister hotel, Earthbox Motel & Spa, which is close by.
All in all, this place is still highly recommended as one of the premier boutique hotels in Friday Harbor, WA. We certainly do consider staying here again.
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The bed was great, the soaps and shampoos were quality. A bit disorganized; we couldn't find out how to log on to the "free wi -fi" The breakfast started late and was not prepared at once. The noise can be ferocious; ear plugs are provided by the bedside! Ever went to sleep listening to your self breath? The shared bathrooms went fine but there is a small "gross" factor following a untidy user? The beach cruiser bikes were cool, poor Chinese quality though, some solid American made bikes would be an improvement. The staff was ever so friendly.
You had me at hello. Loved the strawberry lemonade and warm fresh baked cookies at check-in. The service is warm/friendly, the decor and amenities are all modern and well-appointed. Gotta love free wi-fi. Location is key and easily accessible to everything in-town.
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When I looked for a place in San Juan to book, I looked for a place within walking distance of the ferry and a place that wouldn't make me want to use an insect bomb in the room before going to bed. Bird Rock Hotel is eactly one block up from the ferry and 2 blocks over. It is one block from the main street (Spring Street) and it is newly renovated as of this year into a gorgeous, mod boutique hotel. The bed was so comfy, I hardly wanted to leave the room, the gourmet breakfast (complimentary!) is delivered to your room at the hour of your choice in the morning, and they give you the cushiest of bathrobes to wear like you are visiting some sort of European spa. This hotel does not have a pool and if you want a hot tub, you'll have to pay for it by booking the room that offers a private outdoor hot tub. BUT, you have full access to the spa, pool, and hot tub at their sister hotel, ELEMENTS, just down the street.
We didn't go to the San Juans to swim or hot tub, though. We went to kayak and ride mopeds and get away from the hubub of the city. So for us, just having a swank room with a water view and a plasma tv on the wall was enough to make us happy guests. Additionally, they provide complimentary beach cruiser bicycles. It was so much fun to take them out. The hotel is so close to everything, you don't need to use a bike to get anywhere. However, I felt like a kid again and we got a chance to ride to nearby parts of the island outside of Friday Harbor that we never would have ventured otherwise. If you stay here, be sure to hop on one of the bikes for an hour or two and take advantage of the treat!
Make note, if you plan to book here you should book more than a standard/basic room if you want a private bath. Many of the rooms share bathrooms, which sounds worse than it is. The hotel has a similar feel to a really nice house or a lodge. Sharing a bathroom feels no different than using the bathroom at a house you might be staying at. The bathrooms are nice and decorated cute and don't give the feeling of a public restroom or a dorm bathroom whatsoever.
I recommend it highly!
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