Thomas P.
Yelp
Between the helpfulness and friendliness of multiple employees, the unique and rustic ambiance, cleanliness and stylishness of the room itself, and ideal location in downtown St George, it was an ideal hotel stay.
First off is perhaps the only downside - parking. There's no free parking at the hotel itself, and they do charge an $18 valet fee which does seem a bit excessive even for a boutique hotel. We might have still taken them up on it, but had read other reviews suggesting the valet can be very slow at times. I can't confirm it, since we actually found out we could park right across the street in a public parking garage for free. If you don't mind walking in the hot sun for a few minutes or so and want to save a few extra bucks for dinner, might be something to consider.
Check in process was really nice. The lobby had a really rustic (but still very clean) look to it, and the bar for Wood Ash Rye was very stylish looking. They pipe in the smell of pine or something which is... interesting. They also have eclectic artwork throughout the lobby (and in the hallways on each floor). Trey at the front desk was pleasant and patient with our questions. They were able to hold our bags for a few minutes while we got the car situated which was appreciated. Also a shoutout to Keely who was very friendly and helpful when we checked out.
Wife and I were were able to get an upgraded room with a balcony on the third floor. The view over top the businesses to see the foothill was wonderful. The balcony was nice place to sit (after dark once it actually cooled off). They had a couple rocking chairs and a small table out there. The room itself was really clean yet stylish. Wood floors added to the ambiance, as well as the furniture and such. "Rustic" or not, everything felt very NEW, and the bed was really comfortable.
Bathroom was notably opulent. The shower had two heads. One that dangled form the ceiling and pointed straight down. Another that had a removable head but mounted on the side. Both individually could only provide a fair amount of pressure (even on the higher setting). You could have only one or the other on, or both on at the same time - which was perfect. There was also a bench if you need to get to your feet easier or sit down for a second. The barn doors into the bathroom from the hallway weren't my favorite from a functional standpoint (but worked decoratively). However, the toilet was in a separate closet, so you could close a second door to that - my wife is definitely thankful for that part.
As to the location, it was ideal to all the downtown St George haunts you might want to visit. In a single one-night stay, we were able to visit a bar (brewery), noodle place, coffee and tea cafe, bookstore, soda shop, and wander around the little promenades without ever having to drive. I can't say enough about how central this is to everything. I probably could have walked to the grocery store less than a mile away. Side note, bonus points if you can name all the businesses I described generically just now. I'll do reviews for as many as I can, promise.
I'll also mention they have a spa on the roof and a bunch of outdoor seating. The spa was NOT heated during our stay, but I think it's because the high temps were over 100F at the time and it is left heated during the winter months.. The heat did make going out on the deck less enjoyable. There is a little shade, but not much. Still, the nighttime temps were much more pleasant and it was perfect weather for a lukewarm dip in the spa. We were able to share it with another couple without feeling cramped - definitely lots of room. There's also a couple TV's in little recessed seating areas. There was a little more shade there, but it's hit or miss. There's also outdoor seating in the restaurant where they have misters and lots of shade I noticed.
I'll wrap up by acknowledging the place is probably going to be $100 or so more costly than a Fairfield or TownPlace or something like that. We had a free stay ticket that covered a good part of it, and enough points to cover the rest. Still, I do feel like you get what you pay for, well worth the up charge (and burning through some points may they RIP).