The Best Hotels in Walla Walla
Walla Walla is full of surprises, and the quality of its lodging for the price is among the best. Where most small cities surrender to chains, this one holds its own with independent properties. A romantic farm stay, a modern retreat in wheat country, a historic downtown hotel: each offers value with character at a moment when that has become rare.
Wheat fields and vineyards. Courtesy of Eritage.
Eritage Resort
Best for: Wine country views outside town
Location: North of downtown Walla Walla
Price: $$$
North Stars:
Set among wheat fields and vineyards about 15 minutes north of downtown, Eritage Resort sits on 300 acres of open country. The 22 suites are spacious and modern, each with a fireplace and a private patio or deck. Cabins overlooking the man-made lake offer the most seclusion. Don’t forget to look up at night, where a sky unpolluted by light reveals the magnificence of the Milky Way. Complimentary bikes on property, and neighboring Reali Winery is within easy reach.
Sunset at Eritage Resort. Courtesy of Eritage Resort.
The Inn at Abeja
Best for: Restored farmstead lodging
Location: Mill Creek Road, Walla Walla
Price: $$$$
North Stars:
On a restored century-old farmstead four miles east of downtown, six cottages and suites occupy former farm buildings at The Inn at Abeja. Each reflects its original purpose, from a cottage that once housed hired hands to a carriage house. Private patios, a welcome glass of Abeja wine on arrival, a guided tasting, and a two-course country breakfast are all included. Book early for summer festival season if you want to stay in the area’s most romantic rural retreat.
Charming country cottage. Courtesy of The Inn at Abeja.
Marcus Whitman Hotel
Best for: Historic downtown convenience
Location: Downtown Walla Walla
Price: $$–$$$
North Stars:
Built in 1928, the Marcus Whitman Hotel anchors downtown Walla Walla with a spire that, by city ordinance, no other building may exceed. A recent renovation updated the suites while preserving original details throughout, from the lobby clock to the phone booths behind the front desk. The Marc Bar, with its Golden Age Hollywood atmosphere, draws locals and visitors alike for craft cocktails. Book the Tower Suite if available.
