but we did not interact with any humans -- got there late and left so the office was closed.

One downside was when we went to the office, it was closed 15 minutes before the posted closing time and we were unable to borrow a DVD after all.

However when we made the reservation, we were not told that highway 20 was closed due to mudslides.

During the actual day of travel, we were unfortunate that Highway 20 was closed midway so we had to turn back and drive through the much longer route (Hway 2/97).

When we went down around 10, they were still closed,

The bed was very comfortable and the place was very clean. Perfect!

The room was nicely decorated with comfortable beds and very quiet.

The bed was comfortable, and there were plenty of towels and hot water.

Large bathroom with tub, private outdoor sitting area, close to town, great a/c and comfortable bed.

Very nice room, bestest comfy beds! Spotless.

Two queen size beds that are very comfortable, a fridge w/ freezer (!

We checked into a beautiful room, great deck, comfortable bed, fluffy pillows and a serenade by the local birds.

The beds are VERY comfortable, amenities reliable, and the hosts even provide access to real cutlery and glassware if you need it.

The room was spacious and the bed was quite comfortable.

The rooms are super clean, the beds are very comfortable, and you are close to everything.

The beds were really comfortable, nice shower, super clean and quiet.

The bed was very comfortable and there is a lovely patio to sit outside and look at the stars.

It was quiet, the bed and pillows were comfy.

The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of accessible outlets for charging phones, etc.

It was super clean and had all the amenities we wanted: a “big” mini refrigerator with freezer, comfortable beds, and glasses and mugs to have coffee and wine on our little patio.

o	Comfy beds with two levels of pillow firmness, good blankets and comforters.

The bed is comfortable, the room was spotless and cozy, the area is gorgeous and quiet.

We found our room was larger than we expected and loved the personal touches of a white noise machine, tv with available DVDs from the Inn, an extra large sink so we could wash our dishes after eating in the room, very comfortable beds, a shower with plenty of pressure, excellent complimentary coffee, nicely decorated room, table and chairs to dine at, parking outside our door, etc.

however, took considerably longer when we crazily decided to walk to dinner in the dark.

The only downside is, our room was fairly dark.

but it could be more difficult in the dark.

The parking spaces are unmarked, so after dark parking is uncontrolled.

The only downside was the room was dark with one small window

Exceptional service started when I had to call directly to book a room due to spotty cell service on the road.

As of Feb, 2022, a lot of restaurants  in the area were on limited service due to covid/labor shortage.

Due to Covid, there were some changes: no daily service, contact less check-in/out.

We had an upstairs room, which we would recommend since there could be some noise from above due to the wooden floors.

Due to a change of plans while visiting the nearby North Cascades National park I made a last minute reservation for one night at the Mt Gardner Inn.

We had to cancel most of our trip due to my daughter's surgery so we could only stay one night.

We booked a room in this hotel and town for one night due to its closeness to the North Cascades, not knowing at that point that Winthrop is an interesting little place that's actually worth a visit and mentioned in our guidebook.

This was referred to the front desk, they apologised, didn't realise the room had been overlooked and said it was probably due to a new member of staff.

Contractually I would have been obliged to pay 50% of the hotel costs because I didn't realise until a few days before we were due to stay

but this made it very peaceful as town can be noisy due to amount of Harleys the north cascade loop attracts.

It was much bigger than I expected and we had a lovely view of the mountains and an outdoor patio.

The private patio seating is nice for relaxing after a day of hiking adventures.

Our air-conditioned room was quiet and we enjoyed sitting out at the patio table for morning coffee.

Rooms are named for local wildlife, and decorated same, We had a
little covered patio, looking over lovely yard & garden.

Our patio, looking into the yard had two comfortable chairs and a small side table.

Loved the little patio to sit out and watch the deer grazing in the yard.

The decor was super nice and we enjoyed having a nice little patio off the room to sit and have our afternoon coffee or beer.

Each day after hiking we came back to the room and sat on the patio to listen to the birds, have a snack, and marvel at the snow topped mtns in the distance.

o     Room has cute private patio that we didn't use  because it was 7 degrees

The room was comfortable, loved the patio door out to the yard and trails!

The private deck was a wonderful place to hang out because there was a patio table and two lounge chairs.

We saw tons of deer and quail at twilight right from our patio.

We appreciated having a table both outside on the patio and inside the room at which to enjoy our meals.

There was a nice patio to sit out on and relax.

The room was next door to my sister and the grandkids had a ball playing in snow outside the shared patio!

We were on the lower level with a patio and it goes into an open yard area which was nice to be able to sit in instead of the room.

We were located on the ground floor of the main building and were pleased with the room the the wooden table and chair on the out door patio.

Stayed in the Quail Room - nice addition of a small patio where we sat and enjoyed the evening.

We stayed in Pheasant, which is a ground floor room with a small patio looking out on garden.

The rooms are very clean, the bed and linens are super soft, and we woke up in the morning to see a mule deer and her fawn grazing outside our window.

We so appreciate the very comfortable room and the cleanliness was A+…it’s great to support a small family owned business, for a change.

The window air con box outside the room was spotlessly clean.

Check-in and out convenient and rooms clean and comfortable.

The rooms were very clean, almost felt as if we were the first people staying in them.

Clean rooms, cute decor, easy check in and out.

The room was spotless which isn’t an easy task in this dusty climate.

The rooms are as clean as they always are.

but not on top of the noisy night partiers), spacious, well-appointed rooms, and very responsive hosts.

Large and very clean room with a big deck.

The grounds are beautiful and the room immaculate and cozy.

We stayed in a standard room for 2 nights, and found the price very reasonable and the room clean and comfortable.

The room was very clean and had all the necessities.

The room was immaculate and very well appointed.

The room was very clean, comfortable, well-outfitted--microwave, small frig, coffee-maker, 2 queen beds, small table & 2 chairs, TV, decent lighting, & reasonably good internet access.

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The best part was the balcony overlooking the river.

The private balconies overlooking the river and the valley are beautiful.

The room was comfortable, and the balcony overlooking the river was great.

The private balcony overlooking the river was a great size and so relaxing listening to the river go by.The location couldn't be better.

Rustic on the outside, modern in the inside with a balcony overlooking the Methow river and on the edge of town where everything is an easy walk.

Nice comfortable room with balcony overlooking the river.

Our room was big and spacious with a lovely balcony overlooking the river- a nice place to sit & enjoy a beer or two while watching the water flow by.

But the best part was the balcony overlooking the Methow River.

The view from my balcony overlooking the river was beautiful!

The river view from the balcony was wonderful, and everything was clean and comfortable.

The rooms are very clean and each one has a small balcony overlooking the river.

This hotel is perfect after a day in the mountains--clean, super-comfortable beds, walking distance to everything in Winthrop and best of all, a private balcony overlooking the river.

but with a private balcony overlooking the river, why stay anywhere else?

but basic but the view from the balcony over the river is wonderful with deer clearly in sight.

but spent as much time as possible on the balcony because the view of the rivers, hills and sky (and even a bit of snow-capped peaks) was so spectacular.

Clean, comfortable king room with a small balcony overlooking the local river.

Situated on the bank of the Methow River the balcony at the back overlooked this river.

The setting was awesome with all the balconies overlooking a beautiful river.

Spacious, clean rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the river.

There is no elevators to the upper and lower floors

You should also be aware that there is no elevator.

There are no lifts to 1st floor and no restaurant available.

FYI, no elevator so if you have challenges walking up stairs ask for the street level.

I am pretty sure there is not an elevator so if you have a problem with steps or carrying your bags you may want to let the hotel know before your trip so they can accommodate your needs.

Hotel Rio Vista is a 3 level hotel wihtout an elevator

There is no elevator so you do need to carry your luggage up several flights of stairs.

There is no elevator, so ask for ground floor room.

Not sure if there is an elevator; those with lots of luggage or mobility issues may prefer one on the main floor.

but there is no elevator or assistance with baggage.

The Rio Vista hotel is very clean too and everything in my room worked -- lights, TV, shower, etc.

Loved everything about this place, from the spotless room with charming hand made wood furniture, lovely private deck overlooking the river and hills beyond.

The rooms are clean and serve the purpose.

The location is conveniently near shopping and restaurants, the room clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful.

The room was very clean and bed and pillows comfortable.

I love simple layout, location in town, our room was very clean, the bed was very comfy, and the service made you feel welcomed!

Stay here the beds are great and the rooms are very clean.

The room was clean, large, and well appointed!

Great staff, clean rooms, unbeatable views and close to town without all the noise.

The rooms were very clean and the staff was very friendly.

but the fridge had been turned off (on a 100+ degree day), and the room smelled musty.

The only thing keeping us from a 5-star rating was that previous guests had been smoking in the non-smoking room.

First night wasn’t great with idiots in the room above stomping about from 3am and smoking on the balcony (not allowed)

(smoke smell around)
But it’s no smoking motel??

The carpets were water stained and the halls smelled damp.

The original motor/hotel burned down in a fire several years ago that started next door.

even though we never smoked in our room or on the balcony during our stay, we were sent an email after returning home saying that we were being charged $150 cleaning fee for smoking in our room and on the balcony!!!

.and the other things is that not only are the rooms non-smoking,

but when we saw the green scum around the edge of tub, we all got grossed out and decided to stay out of it.

The bedding looked very worn and the pillow shams smelled of smoke,

The first floor is below street level and has a hallway that is open at both ends, unheated and feels a little musty.

Great, considering the location and size of the town.

Very nice hotel in the tourist town of Winthrop, WA.

Winthrop was a cute western type town and a nice stop on our route.

Very close to center of town, restaurants and easy parking.

The town of Winthrop is a nice little town too, lots of cute little shops, we liked the Iron Horse and the French Quail, and plan on visiting Sherri's for homemade ice cream!

The hotel has a great location in town and the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable.

Winthrop was a really neat town, old west flavor.

Winthrop is a lovely town and proud of its history and we enjoyed our stay.

The hotel was right in town so very convenient to walk to everything.

Great location for walking to town or across the pedestrian bridge to the pizza place.

Very easily walk to anywhere in town and trails.

This hotel was super convenient to town - we were able to walk to dinner, and it was pretty close to a walking trail for some evening exercise.

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is our favorite restaurant in town.

It is easy walking distant to the town and the wood sidewalks and all.

This hotel was clean, close to center of town, across the street from a very nice museum (but drive around instead of taking the steps up), and there is a very nice bakery and Pendleton store next to the hotel.

but there are several within a very short walking distance in the town.

The hotel is on the main street, south end of town.

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There’s an espresso stand and grocery store in easy walking distance that came in handy.

There's a coffee place and a full Thriftway grocery store and gas station within a block.

but the grocery store and hardware store are right there.

We loved being in town and right next to the grocery store, which by the way makes great sandwiches!

The grocery store within walking distance had hot and cold food.

Great location near grocery and hardware, easy access to downtown.

Very conveniently located near coffee, the grocery store, and restaurants.

Inn is next door to the store if you need to get groceries or liquor and very close to the best pizza , called East 20 Pizza.

There is a grocery store, movie theater, and awesome pizza place within walking distance.

It’s also two doors down from a grocery store and down the road by the bridge is a great fine dining restaurant (Arrow Leaf Bistro).

Right next door to a grocery store and gas station.

Motel is within walking distance to the grocery store and to Highway 20 Pizza (which is delicious).

This hotel is within walking distance of the river, post office, latte stand, grocery store and gas station/mini mart.

It's practically next door to the only grocery store in town.

but there is a grocery store a few steps away with deli food.

Easy walk to grocery store or hardware store.

our first floor room was soooo noisy, with guests above us, walking around on the squeaky floors until MN!

I fully understand guests having dogs thats fine, when a guest is outside and the dog barks from the window at them at 5am its a bit much.

Last time we stayed at Abby Creek Inn was back in June 2020 when despite the poor customer check-in experience (we were given first a dirty room with garbage still in the room, dirty sheets, hair in the sink, definitely not cleaned up after the previous guests left , then got moved to a room we couldn't access the card being wrong or not activated) I chose to give them a pass (due to the overall Covid situation and limited staff I assumed they had) and didn't write a review back then.

Guests have intolerances and/or people live vegetarian or even vegan.

There is seating and they offered board games for guests use.

None of the tables were getting wiped down so new guests were grabbing napkins and wiping things down best they could.

The first morning another guest and I both commented that the gravy was cold - and were told we were incorrect .

Guests receive a discount rate of $15 for the Abbey Creek lazy river tube rental/ shuttle service which sweetens the deal and provides a low budget vacation experience for families.

Regardless of the cost, there are certain basics that hotels must provide and their guests expect and need.

The only noise we heard, every once in a while, was the guests above us walking around.

The sleep quality depends on how respectfull other guests are, since you can hear everything around you.

And a "continental" breakfast is provided at no charge to guests.

Motelowners like the one here do not trust their guests: the guests not only have to prepay their room

overhead guests footsteps and stomping very loud early in the morning.

We truely felt like his guests - not just another group of paying customers.

Around 9:00 pm a very loud grinding machine sound started coming from the room above.

When their day was finished they would overtake the pool and were rough housing and playing loud music.

The A/C that they installed was also loud,

And even then you could hear that thing‘s buzzing.

I would love to go back to Winthrop and play tourist as we were out early the next morning and I didn't get a chance to explore the town.

It’s midnight and there’s a very loud group of people drinking and partying and shouting in the courtyard.

We were there for 4 nights as part of a wedding party so it wasn’t just a last minute overnighter.

We didn't like: the loud air conditioning that barely kept the room at a comfortable temperature.

As I am writing this,  the people in the room above us are apparently hosting a Hoedown, at 11:oo  at night,  and no one at the front desk to answer our call.

Air conditioner was like a gasping loud workhorse.

As to other sounds, while we could only hear muffled voices in the rooms above, the floors were structurally very loud and squeaky such that any and all movement could be plainly heard below.

When we checked in, the pool was full of kids playing and we thought oh boy, it's going to be a long and noisy night with all these kids .

Only draw back was this week deer season is open and the deer hunters' and their trucks were very loud when leaving at 6am.

Every step he took caused the ceiling to make loud creaky noises (it is quite an old building) and so we lay awake until 6.00 a.m. when we went back to our original room and tried to get to sleep again,

but super clean and everything you need in the room.

Good: friendly reception, very clean rooms, good location on highway minutes away from the town center.

The rooms were very clean, bathroom flooring has clearly been recently updated as have the shower curtains and bedding.

The room was clean with a king size bed, a small refrigerator and microwave.

The room was clean and comfy, and the grounds were in good shape.

The room was very clean and all staff was following all Covid criteria.

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