955 SE 7th St, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States | (618) 248-8274
Riverside location convenient to town center
Most rooms have balconies or patios with river views
Meeting rooms and on-site event center for up to 300 guests
Seasonal outdoor pool
Free large breakfast buffet with hot and cold items
Free evening wine and cheese receptions
Computer for guests' use in lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some complaints of maintenance issues in rooms
No on-site restaurant or fitness center
The Lodge at Riverside is a three-pearl hotel in Grants Pass, Oregon with 33 rooms and suites. All rooms come with pillow-top beds and mini-fridges, and most have patios or balconies overlooking the adjacent Rogue River. There's a lovely seasonal outdoor pool, and other perks include free daily breakfast and wine receptions. There are three meeting rooms available, while the Taprock Events Center, which is just across the street, can accommodate up to 320 guests. However, there aren't enough rooms on-site to make this a good choice for a large corporate event. Overall, this is a solid mid-range option and provides good value for the money, but it's nothing fancy. Travelers could also consider the three-pearl BEST WESTERN Inn at the Rogue, which tends to have lower rates.
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Scene
Forest-themed town hotel with log-cabin ambience
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.
Location
At the south end of downtown Grants Pass, overlooking the Rogue River
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.
Rooms
Classically furnished rooms and suites, most with river-facing balconies
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.
Features
Ample continental breakfast, evening wine reception, pool, multiple meeting venues, and free Wi-Fi
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.
