Our recent Sep 2011 attempt to stay at the Hoquiam Castle was eerily similar to the Bates Motel review. While we had made reservations well in advance (4 months), we arrived to a locked faciltiy, no notes, no response to e-mails, phone calls, door bells or door knocks. It appeared occupied, but was clearly NOT readied for any guests. I... More

My wife and I made reservations over a month in advance for a room in late May by phone. We were traveling the Pacific Coast highway and drove from Seattle down into Hoquiam that evening arriving around 7:45pm. It was raining. The lights were out in the house but I could see someone in a far back room like a... More

We felt like a price and princess in the King Room on our honeymoon. The breakfast was super yummy. Innkeepers were friendly and helpful. We loved touring the castle/mansion and discovering all the hidden gems such as the balconies, the guest rooms, the third level original ornate carved wood bar area. Excellent views from every window it seems, as the... More

We read about the place in the AAA guide book and decided to stay there for our anniversary during our tour of northwest Washington. On the outside, the B&B looks more like a big mansion than a castle but it is still huge. We were given a lengthy tour prior to checking in and were told that we could have... More

This is an interesting hotel. Maybe its being British but allegedly the Americans love this late 19th century mansion. The interior décor is over the top and crowded with early 20th century artefacts, we had an antique dolls pram in our bathroom. The hotel ambience is a cross between the Addams Family meets Bates Hotel. In our room, the Princess... More