Comfort Suites Columbia River

The Staff was exceptional (The room was clean! The people and staff were above a perfect 10 kind, understanding, efficent, Staff that should be patted on the back for superb team work.
patricia, Heather, The dining room staff, the maids, This is one of the best motels.

Having the Columbia River and a view of the Astoria-​Meglar Bridge from the hotel was great. Having access to the trolley and the riverwalk was another plus.
Having to hear those sea lions bark ALL day and night– not such a good thing.
Parking was sufficient and there were numerous options for dining/​entertainment nearby. There was a Safeway in the lot next to the hotel.
Breakfast was 3 star.
The indoor pool and spa were nice. The sauna was an extra bonus.
We had our 2 dogs and there was plenty of grass to walk them.
Rooms had been recently remodeled per the previous Unilocal reviews.
Having a half partition was nice because it made the room feel big and made for a ‘separate’ area in the room in which to unwind. We attempted to sleep with the windows open but the sea lion noise was unbearable.
Didn’t have much interaction with the staff this visit.

While visiting Long Beach, Washington during the Razor Clam Festival, I was on the lookout for a reasonably priced, nearby sleeping option. Astoria is a favorite town of ours and sits a mere 30 minutes away from Long Beach and a skip across the scenic Astoria-​Meglar bridge.
We were pleasantly surprised with this Comfort Inn.
Location: It’s sits right on the mighty Columbia River next to the various popular destinations including the rambunctious Sea Lion Pier, Goonies House and Astoria Column. Downtown Astoria is less than a 5 minutes drive west.
Cost: Price is reasonably and similar to most Comfort Inns and relatable star-​rated hotels.
Rooms: The room was very large and spacious. You enter with a small closet on your right, a bathroom to your left across from a sink in the main living area. The King bed (in our case) was across from a medium sized fridge and TV. A small half wall separated the bed from a pull-​out sofa-​bed and desk. Art work is of all local attractions like the bridge and Astoria Column.
Downfalls:
–Our charging station with USBs did not function to charge our devices.
–The fan in the bathroom was noisy and did not do much to exhaust any shower moisture.
–We were missing the outside «black-​out» curtain on our window. All we had was the decorative shade.
–The Internet had an instructions page (front and back) on how to connect to it yet failed to say the username and password. The front desk was unsure.
Perks: Location as I discussed. The room was over all very clean. For us, hearing the sea lions bark and moan all night long while plopping and pushing each other off the floating pier was a fun addition. For light sleepers, bring ear plugs.
A decent spot for a quick nights sleep in Astoria.

We booked a room for our short trip to the coast here and were not disappointed.
Everything was clean, the staff was friendly and the bed really comfy.
We read about the sea lions beforehand so we were looking forward to the unusual sound experience ;) And it’s true, you can hear them (the whole time!), but it’s not too loud and we were pretty amused by it.
The breakfast, that was included, offered us everything we needed to get our day started, from fresh fruits over cereals, toast and eggs up to fresh waffles.
The Wifi worked very well!
I would definitely stay here again if I need a place in this area.

The whole reason we booked this hotel was the 24 hour pool and hot tub. The 24 hour hot tub was out of order and made our trip a disapointment… They should let patrons know of this in advance and give them the opportunity to change their mind.

Great place to stay right on the river! Super clean and very friendly plus dogs are welcome! We enjoyed the hot tub in our room and the breakfast. 24 hour indoor pool is awesome also! We’ll definitely be back!

Don’t talk to Jasmine she won’t help you and will call you mam 50 times including in the middle of your sentence.

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. Overall, the stay was nice. Breakfast was good, the room was clean, the in-​room jacuzzi tub was great, warm cookies at check-​in, the mattress was very comfortable and the location right by the dock and sea lions was fantastic.
Some hiccups and missed opportunities: I booked through an outside website for the jacuzzi room, received an email from management that said they didn’t have the room, then another email that it was available. That was a bit of a bumpy start. They also knew we were celebrating a special occasion and didn’t do anything extra (like a note) or expressing to us, «happy anniversary, thanks for staying with us.» Those are the little things that can make a big difference. Based on the $ 190 rate for a weekend night, they could update the furnishings, it was 80s décor.

We usually enjoy or stays at The Comfort Inn & Suites. We were tired, it was late so we kept the room, even tho it not only stunk, but it was toxic stink. MOLD! MILDEW! MUSTY! YUK!
Every time we walked intron of Refer, TV and Bed it would activate the stink. If we can smell it within moments, why couldn’t the housekeepers!

We arrived at around 3PM on a hot Wednesday near the end of July. We had had a big lunch up in Washington State, and were ready to relax in preparation for dinner.
Our two week long 2015 road trip included three stops at Comfort Inn/​Suites, and all in all, weren’t our better experiences. The stop in Independence is in competition to be our worst hotel of all time, with Livingston only slightly better, if for no other reason than it had a slightly better clientele. So we approached the Astoria franchise in a slight state of trepidation. To be fair, we had been at this location back in 2012, and it had been ok.
And this visit was ok — certainly the facility itself had slightly better characteristics than its predecessors. The pool and hot tub were adequate (although without any real thrills), the access to the Astoria Riverwalk was much appreciated, and the Goonies House is within a very short walk (which is appropriate as that site is only entertaining for a very short time). And with a little fortitude, downtown and its attractions are also within walking distance, failing that, Safeways is only a stone’s throw away.
But some of the negative aspects of the Comfort chain linger here — paper thin walls, not-​quite-​working-​to-​the-​max air conditioners, poorly formatted breakfast nook with some questionable materials being advertised as food. But worst of all, the front desk is perpetually understaffed. That’s ok if you have absolutely no problems, but when you want some plastic utensils, and have to wait five minutes to listen through an unproductive conversation with an elderly man who can not hear, it gets annoying.

Not very pleased with this hotel company of the late. The walls here were too thin (our neighbor on the right took a shower at midnight and it sounded like a waterfall was going in our room). The AC fan didn’t work well and left the room with a muggy feeling to it. It also seems that the company’s policy (I’m saying this after being at three different Comfort Suites on this road trip) is to have understaffed hotels. I give this place two stars simply because despite all that the hostess had to handle at the desk she was friendly and efficient. The pool is nice and indoors but the breakfast area is set up in such a small nook you have troubles not bumping into someone. I have placed this chain on the avoidance list for the time being.

Four stars, would be five except the price (Sunday and Monday) and breakfast. Weekday we were at $ 164 for two queens. Otherwise this was a nice, clean place, with comfortable beds, two choices in pillows, lots of plug in outlets (for charging devices for kids and traveling) It was quiet, the shower had great pressure, there was a refrigerator and microwave and the bathroom configuration of having the sink outside was to my preference as I have kids and it allows us to get ready quicker. Easy 20 min. to walk into town along the river walk or take the trolley that picks up on the hour. We stayed an extra day. The kids loved and used the pool a lot and we liked them getting exercise. Close to Seaside, but less touristy. We enjoyed the Maritime museum while we were here as well.
Don’t expect much for breakfast. They were out of waffle mix, had no meat option and pastries were minimal. However, we experienced this at other hotels as well.

This was a good solid stay for our first time in the area. Finding this place was easy, parking was easy. The bed was good (good clean white sheets, down alternative comforter, and lots of good pillows), the room warmed up quickly, it was a good size. We stayed in the King room on the 1^st floor with the whirlpool in it (total $ 114 for the night).
The whirlpool tub was fun and the water was nice and hot. It’s loud to fill up and run the bubbles, but fun to have your own private whirlpool. That said the hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub open until 11pm (warm and well lit) if you want to save a few bucks.
It wasn’t too noisy and I know our end of the hall was booked full, including kids.
At night if you open the windows you can hear the sea lions barking.
And my favorite reason for staying here is of course the free breakfast… our morning had biscuits and gravy, eggs to make breakfast sandwiches with, make your own waffles and flavored waffles, OJ, apple juice, coffee, tea, hard boiled eggs, toast, pastries, and cereals.
My only notes were… there was a definite smell in the room when we got there, that cheap new carpet hotel-​y kind of smell but it went away once we turned on the heat. And the front desk staff could be a bit more attentive (they were always on the phone with customers and we had to wait for them), and they let some of the breakfast items run out before they came to check and bring more out.

This hotel might be the best value on the coast. We stayed with our dog and they don’t charge extra. We had a king suite room that was less than $ 100 including tax. The service was great and the breakfast was well presented. They have self service laundry, 24hr pool and spa, and weight room. It is right on the trolly line and an easy walk to town on the marine path.

Although this hotel has great amenities for those who like the upscale motel like feel, it was definitely not for me.
For one thing, there were tiny spiders everywhere. Sigh, I hate bugs.
They told us when we checked in that we were «upgraded» so we got excited as we strolled down the hall to our room. We had the (I don’t now the PC term, sorry) disabled room, that was our upgrade.
the view was of the street, who cares we were only there for one night but I wore shoes walking anywhere making sure I didn’t touch the carpet. Sigh…

My first time staying at a Comfort Suites and it was a lot nicer than expected! The room was large, with a sitting area, and a fridge and microwave. Laundry was available, not the best, but only $ 1 each for washing and drying. Breakfast lacked meat options, just sausage gravy during my visit, but the individually packed cheeses were a nice touch. Dog friendly with plenty of areas for your pet to explore. There is a Safeway next door, so a good option for budget travelers,
Loved the fruit infused water in the lobby!

When I told the person I was visiting where I was staying, they said this would be the last place they would have recommended. But I think that was before renovations.
The room was great. As the name says, the rooms are now suites with separate areas for sitting and sleeping. I believe all the rooms also have microwaves and refrigerators which are great when traveling. And the price was very reasonable.
I noticed they are still renovating, but think when it was done and if properly maintained this will be a top hotel in the area.
Highly recommended.

This hotel was the second cheapest available that could accommodate dogs. The dog fee is only $ 10 per dog. I was not expecting the hotel to be so nice. It is modern, clean, spacious and the service is friendly. There is free wifi, hbo, iron, coffee maker, refrigerator, pool, and even a laundry room! This is the best hotel deal in town!

Hotel smells like wet paint, very intense. Opened window and turned on bathroom fan. Not very effective.
Hallways are blocked with room doors/​material and lined with plastic.
It’s a construction zone. Very unsafe, the floor being worked on should have been closed to the public. See photos.

The décor and amenities are what you’d expect from hotels of the budget price range. More than decent. Also, the vibe is family/​cozy and not too upscale nor trendy. Which is kinda appropriate for this region of natural beauty.
While I hail from New York, I am not one of those food snobs that seem prevalent from that city. Show me a free hotel breakfast anywhere and I’ll be there. The breakfast they served here fulfilled its prime directive — warm, healthy options available, assorted spread.
I disagree with the unfair expectations of some reviewers. This is a budget hotel. Be thankful for the free breakfast. And when I was there, it was decent.
As for the noise of the seals, I personally wasn’t bothered by it. I was too tired from all the touring around that I just crash in my bed at night. And besides, I think it makes the trip more authentic, unique and memorable. How many of my friends in New York have ever heard a seal from their hotel room?
Best part:
The trolley station is conveniently located at the back of the hotel. Be sure to try the picturesque trolley tour of the neighborhood along the river (just a dollar, I think). Donate to the cause if you can so they can continue doing this tour that cheap and to support this train’s continued existence and public historical service.
Overall, the hotel is priced well and offers visitors a safe, decent night’s sleep and hot bath. Those who expect too much from a budget hotel and complain too much are wrong about their priorities: Did you go all the way to Astoria Oregon to stay at a hotel or to explore the stunning forests, lakes and mountains?