Commodore Hotel

This was everything we wanted it to be! The building is 100 years old, and you have to appreciate that to enjoy your stay. We were looking for something with character that was close to downtown Astoria, and this fit the bill entirely. The bed was comfortable, the rooms were clean, we loved renting out dvds and watching them on the nostalgic tvs, and spent some time playing a game down in their community lobby area. Everything is within walking distance and we never experienced waits or issues with the shared bathrooms. If you like quaint stays that carry their own memory, don’t let the reviews of this place scare you away. We loved it and would return!

We had a pleasant stay at this cute boutique hotel. Booked one night in a standard room with a private bath. We were traveling from California, made our way up the coast and around the Olympic Peninsula with a quick stop in Astoria. The hotel itself is gorgeous and intimate. We arrived much later in the evening and the front desk was able to arrange our room key pick up through text message. Stairs are the main way to get to rooms but there is a small elevator and luggage cart if needed. Parking is on the street only but we found a spot close to the entrance. We checked in on a Saturday evening and check out on Sunday so we didn’t need to worry about parking restrictions but you should check the city map for time limits around the area. Location was convenient for exploring downtown shops and the Sunday Market. Not walkable to the Goonie’s House though lol. The room was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. Opening the windows allowed a cool breeze to freshen up the space and gave us a great view of Downtown Astoria at night. We had a delicious brunch at Broder Strand the next morning and left feeling very satisfied. Another great place to eat was Fort George Brewery! Overall we would love to stay at the Commodore if we ever visit Astoria again!

I had a room with a shared bathroom. For the price and what I wanted it for (a place to sleep and keep my stuff during the day while I attended a nearby event) it was a good value. The room was small and sparsely furnished but clean and the bed was comfortable. I had everything I needed. My worries about a waiting line for the shared bathroom were unfounded; I never saw anyone else. The coffee pods in the room were a nice surprise. If you can, get a room on the top floor, as it is an old building and the floors are very creaky. I felt like an elephant even while trying to tiptoe around my room out of consideration for the person below. Also, be prepared to park on the street. The area is safe, but if it's raining and you have to get all your stuff to the hotel you're going to get wet.

Very pretty building. Gives off an old fishing wharf vibe. Very pretty rooms. Some rooms offer personal bathrooms and others offer communal bathrooms. Opted into personal for an extra charge. Front desk closes at 5pm which is kinda cool, door code gives you full access. Really nice bar inside the hotel that offers drinks and coffee in the morning. Before you book a stay. BEWARE that the entire building is very old and you can hear up and downstairs movement. You can also hear everything outside including traffic and people and windows are not sound barriers. Minor homeless encampment down the street that spills over but not that noticeable. Nice and quiet town. Off season is nice. Overall decent place to stay.

A bit of a disappointment and a caution: Love the location and supporting a smaller place. Nothing terrible, but not a good value. Feels like they just really aren't into it any more. Arrived and was greeted in the lobby. "Elevators out -- well, maybe you can use it for luggage but then don't." No offer to take stuff up to 3rd floor(luckily, didn't need help). Keurig in room w/ 3 pods (for 2 people for 3 nights) and 1 cup. Another, dirty cup full of dust and dusty creamer pods and sweetener packets.(They are no longer affiliated w/ downstairs cafe, so no coffee provided there). Websites promises "premium robes". They no longer provide robes. No water glasses/cups. Tissue box empty. Furniture not nearly as nice looking as on website.. No housekeeping -- not really a problem, but no communication about this on check in. ( It is a historic building on a busy street with creaky floors and single pane windows. None of that bothered us.) We did enjoy the location and hope they can turn things around.

Although it's a bit old, the location is great and it's very clean. The wooden floors were nice, but they were quite noisy when walking upstairs. The radiator worked well and the hot water in bedroom was excellent. I also liked the stylish interior. There was a K-Cup coffee machine, mini-fridge, and a microwave oven. The only downsides were that the coffee pot didn't work and the water in the bedroom sink didn't drain properly.

We got a big room and it was very nice. It did come with a coffee maker! Very charming hotel in a GREAT location. But the room was stuffy when we got there and with no AC we had to open the windows right above a very busy road. Could hear traffic all night, even with the windows closed. Plus the front desk staff works apparently very limited hours.

For those seeking a quiet stay - this place is NOT for you. The walls were so thin we could hear everything from our neighbouring rooms upstairs and next to us. Other than that, the location was great, but you have to find your own street parking.

Stayed for a Friday night in early February. Had a wonderful time. The hotel was nearly empty, it seemed there were only 2 other guests? We had the larger top-floor room with the private bath. The heaters cranked up nice and toasty. There was a small problem with no wifi, but Chris at the desk took care of us in the morning; it wasn't a problem at all. The location is very convenient to all the local breweries and the river walk. Definitely will stay again. We will probably try a room without the bath; I walked down the hall and checked out the shared shower (nice and large) and bath (very clean). Both looked great. Really enjoyed staying at the Commodore. Note: We were here in the off-off season, and it wasn't yet Ft George's Festival of Dark Arts. I have no idea how crowded the Commodore gets during the busy season. But will say again, this was an excellent stay!

Staying at the Commodore gives cause to acknowledge the 100 year old history of a once bustling travelers hotel. The dormitory style boarding rooms featuring original hardwood floors are a nod to a time forgotten. A sense of Hygge is achieved through the hotels efforts of preserving the past while providing modern amenities. A sliver of Astoria's deliciously rich Scandinavian history can be consumed via the breakfast menu at Broder Strand; a Scandinavian style eatery featuring puffed potato pastries, house braised elk, and smoked trout. Perfect mix of convenience and elegance, resulting in the perfect stay for travelers and weekend getaway-ers

I can't get in. I thought I reserved a room on their site for tonight. Apparently somehow their site somehow defaulted to the current date June 5 and reserved my room for that night instead of tonoght, June 26. Here I am now June 26 needing a room and arriving in the eve. I called the # on their door and the person who claims to be the manager and owner says they have the same type of room to accommodate me but wants to charge me 2x. Why should I be charged 2 times when their website was janky ? These people have no class, decency, compassion or sense of responsibility for their janky site. I have no other choice than to drive 2 hours back home to Olympia....or sleep in my car. Then tomorrow an 8-hour drive from Olympia to where I need to be on the Oregon coast. tomorrow. I can't believe how mean and terrible these people are !! People deserve to be treated better. It's going on 11pm. Now I have to drive 2 hours+ back to Olympia ?

We stayed two nights here and loved it. I was a little concerned about the shared bath room and shower but honestly we never had an issue at all. Never once was someone in the bathroom when I needed to use it. That was the biggest thing I worried about when my fiance told me about this place. The building overall is SUPER cool. I loved the older style to the building. Our room was a tad small but we booked last minute and got what was available. I will say for two suitcases there just wasn't anywhere to store our stuff so it was a tad crammed. They have a cute coffee bar on each floor. Downstairs they also have food and drink items that you can charge to your room which we absolutely did! Staff was friendly. I will say we did not have our room cleaned which was odd but ok by us. The location of this hotel is perfect. It is down town and we walked to everything we wanted to do which I loved. We didn't drive the car for two whole days while we were down there. Parking was tough but so is all of Astoria downtown.

This is more like 3.5 stars. When I booked the Selina Commodore, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the service, location, and overall aesthetic of the hotel. Those are the 3.5 stars I'm giving. There were, however, some issues that I couldn't overlook, and I probably won't stay again despite all the good here. The Good Service - The service here is top notch. We were arriving to our check-in late and the front desk called to ask when. They let us know that there would be a number to call after hours, and they were super nice and accommodating about that. We then received a text letting us know our keys would be in the lockbox when we arrived. I really loved that as a touch. It's so much easier of a check-in. In the morning, when I couldn't figure out how to turn on the shower, I was freaking out and felt bad about calling the after hours person, but they were also really kind about the situation and it was resolved right away. (If you need to shower, pull down on the water spout of the tub faucet.) Location - This hotel is the most central I've ever stayed in Astoria. It is attached to the 14th street cafe that opens at 7 and has its own entrance. It was so easy in the morning. On the same block are multiple restaurants and bars. It's just a block away from the docks along with breweries and more restaurants. It's just a block and around the corner from Fort George, one of my favorite places in Astoria. If you have dogs like me, it's so easy to walk straight to the pier with them in the morning and enjoy views of the river. It's absolutely beautiful, and I appreciated that so much. Interior Design - This hotel is so beautiful and perfectly designed for a combined modern, hipster hotel and old, traditional nautical feel. I was so impressed by the room we stayed in (209). I'm used to dingy coastal hotels costing a ton of money. This room was worth every penny of the deal we got, complete with a full sofa and coffee table. It also had seemingly original wooden windows (no screens) that were gorgeous. The bathroom was also very on par with the location, even though the paint was peeling off of the sink, I found it had charm. The Bad Noise level - If you stay here, for the love of everything good, do not stay on the second floor. Having people above you moving around and slamming things on those beautiful hardwood floors brought me back to the horrors of living in an apartment in a pre-war building in New York. It is NOISY. The Commodore should really, really consider adding multiple padded rugs underneath the beautiful wooden bed frames. I had the pleasure of hearing my upstairs neighbors getting it on for hours when I had to be up at 6 am. Those beautiful wooden bed frames SHOULD NOT be directly placed on those beautiful hardwood floors. I could hear every. single. thrust. It was horrifying and so, so damn loud. The sound was worse than nails on a chalkboard. Please, Commodore, I beg you, place multiple bed-frame-sized rugs under a larger padded rug under those bed frames. I would consider coming back if this was done. Clogged Bathtub - I also had the pleasure of standing in water that reached my calves because the drain of bathtub in our room was clogged like an animal died in there. It was disgusting. Not even shower shoes could save me, but I absolutely had to wash my hair to get ready for the day. Heat - The Commodore does not have AC -- just those beautiful wooden windows with no screens. It is HOT on a warm-ish day. It was only 70 something when we were there, and the room was steamy. It would be great to stay at during the fall/winter when you can keep the windows closed and crank up the original steam heater. I didn't understand how to use it, but it was a cool touch to have the original heating. It also reminded me of New York. Overall, I was so sad about the bad here because upon walking into the hotel and then into the room, again, I was soooo damn impressed. But I really can't bring myself to stay here again without a guarantee that there are rugs underneath those beds and working bathtub drains. I would only stay during the fall/winter.

Paper thin walls left us with little to no sleep. The hotel is not staffed at night to control unruly and intoxicated guests.

If I could give it a zero I would. I'm not the kind of person who ever leaves reviews, but I'm seriously annoyed and angry. I booked a reservation for early June only to randomly look the hotel up online and find out that its permanetly closed. Now I can't reach anyone and there is a no refund policy. So this place basically robbed me and didn't even give me the coutesy of letting me know that they were closing. Thanks for nothing.

Awesome stay every time we stay here. Employees are always very helpful and nice. Parking can be tricky however.

I came for just a night, but I wished I had stayed more! The rooms were very cute, and I paid a little extra for my own bathroom, but the shared showers and bathrooms looked clean as well so I could have easily gone with that option. I picked it knowing it was a hostel style, so keep that in mind if you aren't wanting a hostel environment, but with that being said it felt more like a hotel. The staff was all very nice and helpful! All in all it was a very nice stay

Quirky small hotel in the center of Astoria. The building dates from the 1920s, as do most of the buildings in the area. Astoria was at one point a major port city, with its heyday seemingly in the 1920s. Shortly after that, the city fell on hard times and pretty much dried up. The final blow was the construction of a bridge that eliminated the need for a ferry between Astoria and Washington. It has in more recent years reinvented itself as a fun tourist destination, with lots of shops, restaurants, brewpubs, bakeries, cannabis dispensaries, and a truly excellent maritime museum. But I digress. The Commodore Hotel started as a men's hotel back in the 1920s. By the look of it, it was never luxurious; the rooms are small, and most do not have their own bathrooms. The hotel closed in 1964 and stayed closed until the current owners bought it in 2005. The place was a time capsule; during refurbishment they found beds still made up, old books and magazines, and even luggage; all had been left behind when the place closed. The hotel is decorated in part with large black and white photos showing things that were found when it was being refurbished. The refurbishment changed the character of the place. The rooms are still very small and spare, but they are impeccably finished, with expensive surfaces (like marble). The shared baths and separate showers are similarly upscale. In an odd twist, each of the two rooms we stayed in over our two visits was equipped with a hand-cranked pencil sharpener. I opened one of them and found pencil shavings. I'll bring my pencil next time. The lobby is eclectic, with a wall filled with books, games, and bits of the hotel taken from the refurbishment. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were curious about the tiny hotel bellhop uniform hanging behind the reception desk. That turns out to belong to a toddler associated with the hotel staff; the child's grandmother made the outfit, which the child liked to wear while learning to walk. They use actual metal keys, one for the room and one for the outside door, which is locked after 10:00 p.m. The rooms have no refrigerators, but we were able to use the one behind the reception desk.

It was better than I was expecting after reading other's reviews. It helped that we were on the top floor bc apparently first and second floor have a lot of issues with overhead sound when people are walking around above them. The room was cute, like a tiny apartment. It had a mini fridge and a microwave which was nice bc the first night we ended up getting take out and not eating it all. There was a fan provided which we used at night for street traffic noise. The bed was comfortable although the blanket was rather thin and the sheets kind of stiff. The pillows were also very poor quality, I was thanking my lucky stars that I brought my own. The room was very clean other than the fiddle leaf fig- all it's leaves were super covered in dust. I get so bad for it that I almost took the time to clean its leaves but didn't end up having enough time. I did end up watering it, though. It's soil was desert dry! Front desk service was awesome all three days we were there. Very friendly and helpful. All in all the hotel is fairly bare bones but provided everything we really needed. I don't have any serious complaints about it. I would stay here again, but only on the top floor.

I loved my stay at the Saline Commodore so much that I booked an extra night! I had a standard suite with my own restroom and shower, but checked out the shared facilities and everything was very clean and nice! Absolutely loved the mattresses, chill sofa and shared DVD and record collections accessible to all the guests. This is hands down the best bang for your buck in Astoria and worth every penny

I had booked a room via Expedia and was so excited to have an evening at the coast. Schedules and weather got in the way. I had moved the reservation out a week and then, sadly had to cancel, hoping to rebook when my schedule cleared up. I called Friday afternoon for the Sunday booking. I would have happily paid a cancellation fee, but not expecting such rude customer service. I spoke to Kim from the property, who reported to me that I would not be getting any refund as they had already accommodated the change in dates, which I was paying for. The Cancellation policy calls for 48 hour free cancellation. Go figure. I guess that's all the money they'll ever get from me.

If I had to sum up my stay here in one word, it would be "unimpressed." The staff was polite enough, but our room had about a 15 degree slant to the floor and the thin windows did nothing to keep out the noise which starts very early in the morning. That said, they do provide ear plugs. One of the towels we were issued had a hole in it and the housekeeper had missed some trash under the coffee table, but the room was clean and comfortable otherwise. We also couldn't get the TV to work to save our lives, and didn't want to bother the offsite manager after hours. Perhaps providing some instruction on how to operate it would be helpful to future guests. I wasn't bothered by the street only parking situation which requires guests to move their cars every two hours after 9am, but it was definitely odd to stay in a hotel with none of its own parking, especially in the US, especially in Oregon. As a digital nomad just setting out on my adventure, I had hoped to make Selina's around the world my new home on the go, but this experience has caused me to seriously question whether this is the right brand to go with.

This is a great spot in Astoria! Even with the challenges of Covid-19, I have to give prompts to staff for being so kind and helpful. The queen suite room I had was large and very comfortable way worth the price. The bed great, the windows a plenty, and views great, the bathroom large. It's a perfect location. Bonuses...DVR in TV...amazing selection of movies and an elevator. I was on the 3rd floor loved it. Plus Cafe 14 downstairs is super! Those guys are so nice kudos to them for being awesome in COVID-19 times. I will be back.

Stayed the night here in one of our favorite city's ever! The room is clean with a vintage modern look. Loved how comfortable the bed and pillows were and even had a little couch in the room . Its located downtown so might be a little noisy in some rooms due to the thin windows but didn't mind that . Great room for the price and would stay again

We come to Astoria often, and decided to try this hotel out instead of our usual place because the rooms looked nice and the location was excellent. They baited and switched us on room rates, and we will NOT be booking here again. Last week, we called to book a room. Selina sent an offer quote for a $237 standard room with a bathroom included. We booked immediately. The next day, however, our booking confirmation said that we were charged $237 for a private room with a SHARED bath. We considered the cheaper room previously, and it was listed for $167 (NOT $237). No problem - mistakes happen, so we called to get it corrected. I spent over an hour chatting with the customer service rep and got nowhere. I called the Astoria location directly, and the staff said they would look into it and get back to me. I received a call the next day that basically said '$237 is the price (of the lesser room) now - take it or leave it. You are welcome to cancel your reservation if you do not like it.' Trouble is that by that point, all the rooms in town were booked, so they knew we had no other options. If they would have charged us for the cheaper room, that would have been fine. Instead, they chose to opportunistically cheat us out of a little bit of money. Like I said, we will NOT be back. From now on, we will stick to our regular hotel, which is just down the street with the same boutique feel and similar rates. For what it is worth, the receptionist while we were there was kind and helpful. The hotel was very walkable to shops, restaurants, breweries, and the pier. The room itself was very cute, though obviously not what we signed up for.

Great location and nice rooms. However, no AC so be cautious when you stay during the summer. And if you do your going to want to keep your window open and hear all the wonderful delivery and garbage trucks at 5am EVERYDAY. Also their booking group "selina" is based out of the UK and triggered a fraud alert on my credit card which caused me to have to get a new card during my trip.

Clean, funky, small, comfortable hotel that is incredibly inexpensive and is conveniently located. The bath was down the hall and I was glad they provided robes. The room was sparse but pleasant and it had a sink and chair in addition to the bed. I felt like I'd stepped back in time to early last century. We enjoyed the feeling. The hotel clerk was great, offered helpful tips, and told us all about the records and movies we could freely borrow. Before tax, our double bed room cost $39. The only reason I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars was because the pillows were too big and hard for my picky taste. I could have asked for a different one, but was too tired to bother. Next time I'll remember to bring my goose down pillow We will definitely stay here again. (And it's only a block away from the sensational Carruthers restaurant)

Dang, but this place made me fall in love with Astoria. We booked a euro-style cabin room last minute. That means you have no view, and the bathroom is down the hall (and also the room is cheaper). The room comes stocked with robes for the short walk down the hall, and the separate bathrooms are close and classy--several half baths, and several private rooms with spacious showers. Also, this place is super hip, but in an inclusive, friendly way (they even made us a welcome card!) They're all about records, and have records and players to check out downstairs. The lobby is a cozy hang out spot, with a local beer on tap in the evening and coffee in the morning, gratis. The hotel is right in the middle of downtown, and the attached cafe is great. I'm already planning a winter getaway here.

This hotel reminds me of the Ace hotels, old buildings remodelled and converted into funky, unique guest accommodations. We came down to Astoria for an overnight holiday and stayed in one of the available suites. Each floor has a few larger rooms with private washrooms while other rooms are smaller and utilise the communal washrooms at the ends of the hallways. Friendly and welcoming staff, who are on the premises 24/7, greeted us upon our arrival. You will have to park on the street which says "2hr limit" but we were told that the limit isn't really enforced; lucky for us that turned out to be true. It is a bit noisy as establishments surrounding the Commodore have bands playing and/or patrons are outside. We found ear plugs in the nightstand to block out some noise. It's a lovely hotel and there's a nice coffee shop attached. I would most certainly stay here again if/when returning to Astoria.

Hybrid accommodation? or 'Shoe Box' habitat? Not a 'backpackers' because nowhere to make yer own cuppa or snack in a shared kitchen. (we have these in NZ. LOTS of em!) Not a motel either. Not a bnb as u don't get brekky here, Not exactly a "hotel" lacks 'services" our room was very small / spartan, world class shower down the hall, clean tidy loo next to that...which is fine...they were both excellent, just not IN our room...which didn't have room to 'swing a cat'...(no offence meant to cat lovers)...and we're ok with that because shower was SO GOOD!) Old approx 1920's? refurbished recently building in cbd. More on the 'room': so cramped! No ventilation unless one opens the window a crack....it's stuffy and warmish, actually the hallways feel better as they are FRESH air places. Bed was a double...a tad soft, but we slept ok...., learned that an "upgrade" for $10 gets u a queen, maybe the room is a tad larger?...we didn't have space for luggage racks and bumped into one another, reminded me of HongKong/Tokyo budget accommodation back in the 80's. Another reviewer referenced the word 'CABIN'...we travelled / sailed the Pacific from New Zealand to east coast America on board a freighter for 28 days last year, and our rooms were LARGER than Commodore's! That's on a SHIP, people! Much bigger actually! Nothing in room like a fridge or kettle..... it's VERY BASIC: bed, wash basin/ mirror, waste paper basket, luggage rack (which IF u open it makes the room tinier!) 'Shoe box' analogy Anyone reading this old enough to remember the Monte Python '4 Yorkshire men' skit? " we had it tuff"? "We used to live in 'shoebox' in middle o road" WiFi signal here is powerful and much appreciated. We looked at our laptop 17" inch screen through the Wi-Fi and watched youtube. similar size as the in room flatscreen connected to full on COMMERCIALS every 5 min tv...not our scene, sorry. And we're not beer drinkers so the lobby at check in did not resonate. conclusions: everything feels CLEAN, a big plus in budget accommodation. Except what was presented as boutique....really is NOT that, though it's marketed that way. staff was friendly and placed our cold things in their fridge, and our frozen "slicka pad' in their freezer...a plus for us. couldn't make a snack or cuppa = minus. value: it's 40% over my perception of msrp (imho) for backpacker type accommodation. Parking on street no prob arrived post 1800h departed pre 1100h. Centre of town location = lots of dining choices ON FOOT is a plus. rating? tuff to quantify, it's NOT 4 or 5 on the scale because of the high price point. (usd100$ plus) not 'poor' either which leaves only 3 stars as a reasonable score.... I'd like to score 2.5 based on price - value ratio...can't.... so it's a weak 3....at best....... only because of my industry experience & the cleanliness (impressively cleaned everything in the old building and all it's public areas and our room)

I completely support any organization that doesn't feel safe operating during this period of time, (COVID-19) what I can't get behind is essentially no customer service. I made a reservation 2 months before my stay, (riding out to Astoria) and another reservation for my sister-in-law a week before our arrival. We had our confirmations and left on our bike trip. We rode up to the Commodore to find a note saying they decided to close. No communication had been sent alerting us to this, and that day their reservation system was still up and running. No one answered the phone, (not surprising of course) and no one returned an email. I am sure this is a nice little spot but I can't support a place that won't do the basics to help travelers. There are a lot of nice little places to stay in Astoria, I would recommend checking them out instead.

The "cabin" room without private bath really delivers a great value. All the staff is genuinely friendly and engaged in us having a great stay. We brought in three records to add to their vinyl collection and saved 15%. Shared bathrooms are nicely designed, spacious, and plenty for the few rooms that share them. Free local beer at happy hour, good coffee in the morning, and record players and movies to check out make this place a grand slam with the lovely modern design of the interiors. Will definitely stay again.

Super disappointed. I've been a fan of the Commodore for more than 10 years. Made a reservation a year ago when leaving from being a guest, no reminder email or anything was sent and was just charged a year later. Not only that but was told that no hotels ever send you reminder emails about an upcoming reservations which I am an business and professional traveler so I know for am certain this is not true.Was told I may get a call back in a few days. I guess new management meant losing all of the personal and professional, fun services I've known. ** update: the manager called to make it right and said they'd only charge me for one night. over a month has passed and they still charged me for two nights.

It's a great place if you're looking for something last minute. They usually have rooms open but the rooms titled "cabins" have shared hallway bathrooms. Everything is REALLY clean, just be sure to bring a pair of sandals if you're not comfortable taking a shower in a shared bathroom. Best thing about the bathrooms is that they're private and not set up like "stalls". You go in, close the door, do your doodie and get out. The only crappy thing is facing someone immediately when you walk out if you take a dump, be on the look out, or more like the "ear out" if you know what I mean ;) Yes, it is loud and you WILL hear people through the night and in the mornings. Get ear plugs if you're sensitive to noise.

So, let me start with the pros. This place is beautiful. I love the work they've done to enhance and improve upon the historic building. It is really well decorated. I also liked the beer happy hour in the lobby. Also, great location. The cons... the staff really doesn't seem to care about the guests. We stayed two nights. The day we checked in, one of the blinds broke in our room. We told the staff three times over the stay, and it was never fixed. This means we had bright light in our room at 4 am, plus zero privacy from the street. If the staff seemed to care about our comfort at all, maybe it would have been less of a deal, but they were completely dismissive. They offered no solutions, ideas, or other considerations. I personally prefer a hotel that is built on the guests experience and comfort, rather than a cool hipster vibe and historic charm. Next time I'm in Astoria, I will stay somewhere that is more hospitable and professional. Bad sleep can ruin your whole weekend.

What an amazing surprise the commodore is! My wife and I wanted to spend the day in Astoria and figured we should probably stay the night since we wanted to check out the great local breweries. We booked the commodore the day before totally by random. Their price was extremely affordable and they allowed our fur baby to stay in the room with us. When the person on the phone told me if we brought them records we could have a discount, I realized I had stumbled upon a hip spot. When we arrived we were blown away by the elegant but simple design and feel they have created in both the lobby and the room. Having a shared bathroom and shower was no big deal. We never had to wait to use either. The free beers for happy hour is one of the coolest things I've come across in my travels. Hanging in the eclectic lobby was one of our favorite parts and really felt communal. When we got up and checked out, needless to say we were feeling the effects of all the good breweries in Astoria. Luckily the cafe attached to the lobby had just what the doctor ordered... Strong-perfectly pulled espressos and decadent breakfasts. We will never stay any where else in Astoria. We've been telling all our friends they shouldn't either.

Xanth is great! Super cute hotel with a rad vibe. The records in the lobby are top notch and the free drinks in the lobby is also a nice touch. Rooms are very small but you won't be hanging out in the rooms while you're visiting Astoria.

Horribly rude staff. Cigarette butts on our window sill. $160 to essentially stay in what looked like a prison cell with a SHARED bathroom. It was my birthday weekend and just so disappointing. Every other part of our weekend in Astoria was wonderful with the exception of this hotel. We ended up leaving and forfeiting our money because it was so horrid. Save your money and stay somewhere else.

Room was immaculately clean. Vintage remodel with a Scandanavian modernist feel. Read the write up on www.dwell.com as well as other blogs on internet. Very much reminded me of the Ace Portland... only a bit over half the price. $89 for room 306 (a deluxe with private bathroom) on a Friday nite was a steal. Room was discounted for "noise." Purposely went the nite sans earplugs just to see exactly how noisy it would be. There were at least three times I heard a loud vehicle, but did not notice any ship noises. I suspect that noise is more of an issue in the summer when windows are open. In the winter, it was certainly manageable. Did not hear any neighbors but could also be because room was at the end of a hallway. Original heaters provided plenty of heat. Bed was comfortable. Ipod docking alarm clock was compatible with the Iphone 4 and provided charging. Pickaboo view of the water. 4 windows. Free videos for flat panel TV/DVD (with all of the Astoria as backdrop videos in stock). Free Wi-Fi could be stronger as we had trouble getting it on third floor. But given the great rate, easy to overlook. Astoria was beautiful with plenty of excellent eating options walking distance. Parking was free and plentiful after 6 pm. Front desk was friendly. Great stay.

The Commodore Hotel in Astoria is a lovely old building that has been carefully restored. We booked the deluxe river-view suite for a 2-night stay. Pros: -Suite was large and sunny, with a total of 4 windows. -Room was clean and tidy upon check-in. -Great location! Walking distance (less than a block) to piers, restaurants, antique stores, and coffee. -Conveniently attached coffeeshop, Street 14 Cafe, shares a lobby with the Commodore. -Easy access to upper floors with both stairs and an elevator. Cons: -Our room was not cleaned at all during our two day stay. Not sure why. There was no door tag to hang on the door to indicate whether we wanted the room cleaned or not. We were away from the hotel all day and when we returned that evening, the room was just as we had left it that morning. Untouched. -Noise. We knew that there would be street noise, but I wasn't quite prepared for how much there would be. I mean, the hotel is sandwiched between Commercial Street and Marine Drive, which seem to be two of the main thoroughfares in Astoria. I think it's something you would get used to over time, but it definitely woke me up every few hours at night. I'm a light sleeper, your experience may be different. Earplugs are provided, by the way. And the Commodore does a decent job at preparing you for noise level, so it's not a surprise in any way. -Check out: Front desk was on the phone when we were ready to check out. She put a finger up to us, and when her conversation was still going a few minutes later, she held a hand over the receiver and whispered, "Are you checking out? You can just give me the keys," and then she motioned for us to go. Not even a "Did you enjoy your stay?" or "Thanks for staying with us." Bit abrupt and odd. Altogether, the Commodore Hotel is a solid 3 stars. 3 stars = A-OK, remember. Average. I had a pleasant time in Astoria and would possibly consider returning to the Commodore in the future.

We loved The Commodore! We stayed in one of the suites with private bathroom (308) so I can't speak to the shared bathroom experience - but we loved our room (and our shower!). Clean, modern and fresh design, while still feeling cozy and welcoming. Comfortable bed and linens. Towels were soft. I thought the price was totally reasonable for everything you get - the same hotel in Portland would probably cost at least $50 more. It's true there's no A/C, but fans are available if you just ask at the front desk - and if you leave the windows open the room stays quite cool anyway. It's also true that there is a fair amount of noise on the streets below - but there are also ear plugs available at the front desk, too! I felt like it was very clear when I made my reservation online that some rooms don't have bathrooms - that's why we chose one of the suites that did! I didn't feel like anything was misrepresented by The Commodore, including the street-noise - which is very clearly explained when you book your room. Everyone at the desk was really nice, but we had one guy in particular who checked us in and gave us a list he had compiled of local restaurants and things to do. We took him up on a few of his suggestions, including Fort George Brewery and The Voodoo Lounge (both within walking distance, yay!) and we were not disappointed! Also love that there's a (great) coffee shop right downstairs - so convenient in the mornings! We will definitely be staying at The Commodore any time we are in Astoria, and will recommend others to do so, as well!

This was a wonderful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. They went above and beyond during our stay. I loved the hotel, it had a very retro style to it.

Cool little hotel. I would stay there again - yes it is a little noisey and you do share a bathroom. But it was clean, great staff and it was nice being close to everything. We stayed in the winter but I can imagine it being hot in the summer. Also it wasn't super crowded, but I can see sharing showers and toilets being an issue to some guests. I didn't have any problems with our stay and the staff offered us nice little extras which was a fun bonus.

The location is FANTASTIC. You can basically walk everywhere you likely want from the hotel. The staff that helped us were friendly. (Props to management working with moms of little children). The room was awesome as well. We stayed in one of the Deluxe rooms as a delayed anniversary for my wife and I and the room was awesome!! Spacious. Clean. Great views. It was just my wife and I this trip so don't know if we would have been allowed to have our little children with us but size wise, we could have have had our two toddlers sleep on the sofa and we could have stayed there comfortably. I used to live in downtown San Francisco so it didn't really bother me but if you are a lighter sleeper, the sound proofing of the rooms isn't the greatest so you may hear happy bar goers leaving the Capricorn later in the evening or the occasional vehicle revving their engine louder than necessary... But for me, I don't mind that. I get that this comes with location and am ok with that. ‍

After searching around for a bit (rental houses, bed and breakfasts, etc.) the Commodore won our money. Sue picked it out and it looked nice from the pictures. Plus it was in the "heart" of "downtown" Astoria and therefore close to everything. What isn't close to everything in Astoria? I'm not sure. Didn't look like much from the outside. A nice power wash might help that out. Once we walked in we were very happy with our choice. A nook to the right upon walking in the front door with a small library and a few couches leads to a coffee shop. I didn't so much care about the coffee shop, but Sue did. The front desk is there on the left and the gentleman that checked us in was very friendly. He even gave us a rundown of some of his favorite spots in Astoria to eat as we asked. Room keys in hand we headed to the elevator. The room was very simple, but clean. A couch, bed, TV, coffee table, a few lamps on end tables and 2 large windows which we immediately opened. It was a bit warm in the room. Sue's former roommate mentioned he had stayed here one summer night and it was really stuffy inside. He suggested we bring a fan which we did, but they actually have fans that guests can use so no need to bring one of your own. The bed was very comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was perfect. They don't have bottles of shampoo, conditioner or show gel for you to take home. There is a dispenser inside the shower, but you can use as much as you want. We ended up staying in the night we were here as Sue was sick, but they have DVDs that you can check out. There is a list of about 50-75 selections inside one of the end tables that I didn't see until the next morning. They have a list at the front desk too. The girl let me take two, but I'm not sure if that is the norm. I think Sue and I were quite happy with the Commodore. We did end up spending a bit more money to get a room with a bathroom, but there are rooms to be had that don't have bathrooms. There are shared bathrooms so don't feel like you need to bring a bucket.

Great service, clean rooms & restrooms, hip and a great DVD selection. There's also a free drink during their happy hour. The shared bathrooms worried me, but then once I got there and realized how clean they keep them, I was very happy. The Commodore is simply a great place to stay.

I loved staying here! My GF and I stayed in room 306, which we really liked as you're situated on a corner and have a view of the cool Astor Hotel building, the main street of Astoria, and a little sliver of the water and the bridge. The street noise wasn't much of an issue for us. We left all the windows open a few inches for circulation, and certainly heard a bit of road noise but it wasn't horrible - might be an issue if you're a light sleeper but we were fine. I'm not sure if we had people in the rooms next to us, but if we did we didn't hear any noise from them. The hotel has a really cool vintage vibe which was nice, but is outfitted with modern furniture. The bed was very comfortable, and the iPod dock and wall-mounted TV were nice. The room was very clean and appeared well-taken care of, and had a little seating area with a couch and TV, on the other side of the room from the bed. I loved the location, which was the main attraction. Close to everything, including Fort George, the waterfront, shopping, etc. We could leave our car parked and enjoy the city. The price was certainly fair as well... many of the other hotels in town seem to charge $50 or more per night.

Rooms are very clean and some have private bathrooms- earplugs are recommended as the streets are quite noisy! For us that was all part of the experience!

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was excellent! The customer service was amazing, the rooms were cute and clean, and they do a free beer happy hour every evening for guests. We stayed in a suite so it had its own bathroom which was great. Not all of the rooms have in room bathrooms so make sure you know what your getting when you book. My only complaint, which is why I gave it 4 stars in stead of 5 is that our room was located directly across from the restrooms and showers (the ones for the rooms that don't have bathrooms) so we heard the foot traffic in and out of the bathrooms pretty regularly. The building is pretty old which is part of its charm but it also means the walls are pretty thin. But honestly the pros totally outweigh the cons, this is a wonderful hotel!

After a cold wet day of hiking saddle mountain we ventured over to the Commodore to check in and get a hot shower. Check in is at 3:30 and not sooner which we were sad about because we were so cold. But we waited in the quaint coffee shop next door while our rooms were being prepared. Very cute hotel; it was exactly what we needed!! Rooms are quaint and small but clean! Since the rooms are hardwood floors, we could hear our upstairs neighbors every time they got out of bed or walked to the bathroom. Other than that, we had a great experience at this quaint hotel! Also, make sure to bring your own hair dryer if you need one.

Super clean bathroom, cool rooms with hardwood floors and tall ceilings, super staff (Zander was fabulous) and convenient breakfast/coffee off the lobby, and the fabulous Fulio's restaurant just a few hundred feet away. We'll always book the Commodore anytime we return to Astoria. Very.Highly.Recommended!

Nice little hotel and get away from the city. Will stay here again if I'm in town. FYI, They have records and dvds you can take up to your room and listen or watch. Pretty cool!!!

It was my first time staying here and I really enjoyed my stay! I stayed in the suite which has its own bathroom/shower. The view was amazing with so many windows! The staff checking in and checking out were very pleasant and welcoming! They do not take cash.. FYI. Also, good, fast and reliable free wifi. The only reason I give it four stars and not five is because I really wish they had a small fridge in the room to keep drinks or juices cold throughout the night. Yes, I could use a cooler but that's just one more thing I have to carry around with me. Great place and a fantastic location. I would stay again.

The hotel itself was nice. We would not book in the summer months, as they have NO AC, just a fan and window you can partially open. Otherwise, we were happy with the room and shared showers and bathrooms. Perfect little room for a night away when you just need a place to sleep and shower. And there is a small cafe on the floor level for eating and drinking

We absolutely love this dog friendly hotel! It is in a great central location. Waiting in our room was a goody bag with grain free treats for our dog, and a nice clean bed for him in the room. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel was perfectly clean and charming. There is a complimentary beer tap in the lobby!!! The cafe downstairs has a dog friendly sitting area- attached to hotel lobby-where they serve delicious brunch items, spirits, beer and excellent coffee! We can't say enough good things about commodore hotel! We will definitely be back and highly recommended!!

My wife and I have stayed here 4 or 5 times and every time it has been outstanding! The hotel has IMO an amazing aesthetic and atmosphere. A year ago today we got married in Astoria, and came back for our year anniversary, and the hotel was so accommodating. When we were married they had flowers and chocolates waiting in our room! This year they even let us upgrade to a suite last minute. They have a large selection of movies, portable vinyl record players and a large selection of records, they allow pups if they aren't too big, and to top if all off they are affordable! Me and my wife will be life-long patrons of the Commodore.

This is a cool little boutique hotel. The lobby decor is hip. I like the way the room was set up. It was very comfortable. The staff was awesomely... they lend you record players and vinyl. Yes it is indeed noisy but if you have a good white noise app that sounds like the ocean the traffic kind of blends into it. Or there's ear plugs. The air is so crisp and clean here it's delicious. Great location. Free beer in the afternoon. They really should add wine, that's an oversight. We really liked Fred. Room 308 was the bomb suite.