The Lodge at Riverside

The Lodge at Riverside is a small motel-style property with woodsy interiors designed to give it the look and feel of a forest lodge. A log-cabin like facade leads to the lobby, which is dominated by light-wood furniture and more log beams. A large stone fireplace, a hunting trophy, an antler chandelier, and a brown leather sofa add to the atmosphere, and there's a computer corner and a couple of tables for guests. Breakfast is served in a small room with padded wicker chairs and faux ceiling beams. On sunny days, guests can take their morning meal out on a shaded patio. 

The Lodge at Riverside is located on the Rogue River, at the south end of downtown Grants Pass. It's on the opposite side of the river from the large Riverside Park and right across the street from the Taprock Northwest Grill and the Taprock Events Center. There are several shops and restaurants within walking distance and a bus stop down the street. The nearest airport is in Medford, a half-hour drive away. It's a 45-minute drive to Ashland and about an hour and a half by car to Crater Lake National Park. It's a four-hour drive to Portland, traffic permitting. 

The 33-room Lodge at Riverside has Standard, Deluxe, and Junior Rooms as well as a Master Suite. All rooms have pillow-top beds, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs, and most have patios or balconies with views of the river. Decor is neutral and wood dominates, with traditional furniture as well as a few nice touches such as wooden trunks in some units and cushioned wicker armchairs with matching ottomans. The Master Suite also has a microwave and a large bathroom with a separate jetted tub and walk-in shower (as opposed to the basic shower/tub combos found in the regular rooms). Overall, the rooms are in good shape, though there have been some complaints of worn furnishings and chemical cleaning smells. 

Facilities are on the limited side, but the property throws in a few extras, including an evening wine and cheese reception and an ample continental breakfast that's included in the room rates. The morning spread gets generally good feedback and includes fruit, toast, cereals, and a couple of hot dishes. Guests are on their own for lunch and dinner, but there are restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the hotel. There's also a medium-sized outdoor swimming pool open seasonally with a few lounge chairs and some shade, but no whirlpool tub or fitness facilities.

The Lodge also offers three meeting rooms. The Boardroom is the smallest and has a stone fireplace and wooden beams that give it a faux-rustic woodsy feeling. The Oak Room and Oak Room II have vaulted ceilings and seat 60 or 80 guests, respectively. Across the street, the Taprock Events Center seats up to 320 guests theater-style in its three rooms -- note that while it's advertised on the hotel website, it's managed by an outside company. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and there's a computer in the lobby for guest use.