The FINCH

Stayed in the Finch motel, for the first time. The room had a very interesting aesthetic. Retro chic, with modern function. Our bed was very comfortable, the shower was great, lots of room! Grab a Red Bull before settling in for the night. There is no coffee pot in the room. Wich delayed my caffeine intake. The coffee in the lobby was delicious!

This was our 2nd time staying at The Finch. It is fabulous. The location, staff, and room layout is incredible. i love that they provide Malin and Goetz bathroom products as they are second to none and have you smelling like a Roman Gawd! But in all seriousness, we love this spot. If you are looking for a place in downtown Walla Walla, look no further.

Overall a good location for walking downtown. Rooms are generally close to streets and intersections, plenty of road noise so if you are a light sleeper, you might struggle. The nightly rate demands slightly higher quality in the room and it's amenities, in my opinion.

Great evening staff that cared enough to be helpful with the type of room preferred and local information. Professional hospitality is back to this hotel and I will be back.. oh the bed was a bit too soft for me…. But the shower was great, rooms well, and creatively appointed.

Clean, neat rooms with an interesting astetic. Some of the finer details need polish but a good deal none the less. Sound proofing could be better snd the ac was louder than i would like but well worth it in the aggregate.

Such a cute and great hotel. We stay here pretty often and it never disappoints. The staff are great and the hotel is very nicely done. It's in a great location and we've never had a bad or disappointing experience.

We had so much fun! Games in the courtyard (oversized yahtzee dice, jenga, cornhole), fireplace toasting things up at night between 5PM and 10PM, and that FOOD TRUCK oh, yeah! Front desk spot on helpful (ie helped us navigate to an out of town spot for perfect viewing of Orionid meteor shower). Will absolutely use the link I just got to rebook. This place is a darling gem.

What a spectacular hotel! These renovated boutiques can be hit or miss but the Finch hits. Great service, spacious rooms, and a welcoming aesthetic, not to mention a short walk to downtown Walla Walla. We’ll definitely stay here again!

Go straight to the other 2-3 star reviews and take it from there. It's been said by others far better than myself. That is, high concept and pretty to look at but pretty awful to actually inhabit. Spaces are not made for human bodies but human eyeballs and a sort of fake modern sensibility where everything is hard and steel and angular and we don't relax we just kinda perch in places for a few moments drinking white wine while open-mouth laughing at big hat wearing friends in summer dresses. Run on sentences can't fit in the room. Towel racks don't fit or dry the towels. Clothes racks don't fit the clothes. Bathroom door looks cool and slides shut leaving wide gaps all around. Window shades don't keep out the sun. AC kinda does what an AC does but does it with whines and growls. Metal everything which means everything is a weird shape, excessively robust, and not appropriate to the jobs it's been given. I've never appreciated cheap plastic more than when it's gone. Finally, the inherent motel-ness can be astro-turfed over but it still carries the sad vibe of divorced dads living out of suitcases and using hotel stationary to ink their suicide notes. Maybe it's just me. With that said. The lobby is awesome. They did a great job and it feels fresh and fun. Free popcorn? Oh thank you. Service staff are friendly AF. Location is within easy stumbling distance to downtown.

Love love love the Finch! It is a restored motel and the rooms are large and spacious. The desk staff is so friendly and super helpful. They actually are a text line where you can text and ask for more pillows, cutlery, whatever you need! This came in handy a few times and I was even able to secure late check out on the text number. The location is great- just a few blocks from downtown and across the street from the grocery store. The area feels safe and nice. The beds are insanely comfortable! And they have really nice bathroom soap. I will always stay here in Walla Walla!

Affordable, quirky little motel with easy access to downtown Walla Walla. Restaurants, bookstores, wineries, coffee shops, a bakery and a candy store are all within minutes of Athens Finch. The room is small but has everything you may need except a microwave. The microwaves are available in the lobby with complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and popcorn. We didn't use it, but they have a cute board game room above the lobby.

The Finch is plagued by the same issues most high concept design motels are infected with. The design is amazing, thoughtful, clever, and well executed. The colors are perfect, the art touches superb, the location fine. And if you know what this place looked like before, the results are stunning. It is a quality motel made of durable materials with helpful, nice front desk staff. But when it comes to running and maintaining a hotel on the daily, The Finch, like many other cool kid motels, falls flat. When we entered our end of the hotel (interior doors) there was a sign on the door saying "Please close door gently" and when opening the door the handle nearly fell off it was so loose. Obviously it has been loose for a while and hasn't been fixed. The interior hallway smelled oddly dank not unlike a wet dog or several wet dogs. We were told we were on a pet-free floor, so we couldn't figure out what the issue was. It was 6 PM when we rolled in and a loaded maid cart was parked in the middle of the small hallway like it had been there all day making it difficult to get luggage, bikes, and people past it. It was still there in the morning when we got up. Our room was stylish and well equipped on first view, however, as we moved in we found a ceiling light burned out, a bed side reading light that looked great until night when we tried to use it and found it completely broken. And then, on getting into bed we discovered two of our four beds were half made and missing their comforters entirely. Luckily, we brought our own Rumpls. It's this kind of sloppy innkeeping that ruins the entire vibe of The Finch. Yes, it looks great! And the showers are beautiful and stocked with a solid supply of quality Malin + Goetz bath products and the two robes were cozy and clean. But to enjoy The Finch you most put more importance on form over function. If you can, then by all means give The Finch a try. Otherwise, I'd suggest you just fly away in another direction

A great motel which is in an absolutely great location. Great mid century vibe to the rooms with retro refrigerator and decor. Rooms are nicely laid out. Took a moment to get use to bathroom sink location outside bathroom however it works well. Great staff and service. Pro - location, location, location, and decor. Con - if your room is on inside of buildings you have to keep blinds closed entire visit because of the view out to walkways to rooms. Also peculiar placement of full mirror in bathroom. We would stay again and the overall ambiance was wonderful. And that killer location downtown...

The location cannot be beat. The Finch has been hijacked by minimalist design so much that the rooms have become impractical. The beds have no nightstands, but tiny little metal plates big enough for an iPhone. No tablet. No laptop. And certainly nothing else in addition to a cell phone - keys, wallet, a glass of water. And, it's not like there's no space. There is at least 4 ft on either side of the bed. There was no iron in the room. We had to ask for one. It seems like the hotel has forgotten that most people pack clothes in something called a suitcase. Clothes in suitcases get wrinkled unless packed by the fussiest version of people who are not fun at parties. When we asked for one, they told us we had to come to the office. In literally every other hotel, it would have been brought to the room by the hotel staff. Hence, the four stars for service. Don't get me wrong - the hotel is nice. It's just a bit too self aware on the impractical style front.

I can't say enough good things about the Finch. I drive through Walla every year and have been so happy to find the Finch a few years ago when looking for new dog friendly places to stay. Walla used to be a one hotel kind of place, but now we have many choices! My choice will always be the Finch now. They have great and modern decor, super fun activities, and they're really dog friendly! The service is outstanding and location is just right. 10/10 would recommend!

Great location in Walla Walla for a home base when wine tasting. Excellent experience with friendly folks around the outdoor fire from all over for late night fun. We will make our way back soon.

4.5 stars The Finch motto is "everything you need and nothing you don't". This newly renovated "hotel" used to be a "motel" in a previous lifetime, so don't expect the Four Seasons. The room and bathrooms are on the smaller side, but who comes all the way here to stay in the room? Sleep here then go and see the wineries, golf courses, bike paths and restaurants! There are no elevators, you have to carry your luggage up the steps yourself (no bell desk), and the covered parking lot isn't enough for all the cars, so if you come in late, you'll have to park across the street in an open lot. One thing you won't see in the online reservations (call them to book this) is the BUNK ROOM. The room feels like a dorm room with 2 bunk beds (sleeps 4). The beds in the bunk are super comfortable too. This would have worked out for us but because this hotel is pet friendly (yay!), my son had huge allergies to whatever pet was previously in this room so we ended up getting another room for the second night which was fine. PRO: -LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Walking distance to Whitman college & all the wine tasting rooms in downtown Walla Walla. This alone is what allows them to charge hotel prices ($250-300/night! August 2022) -COMFORTABLE BEDS! Bunks, king beds were super comfy and bedding (sheets etc) were excellent. -one block from Safeway -TEXT COMMUNICATION- they don't have phones in the room, so you can text the front desk anytime and get a quick response (re: check out, renting bikes etc). Shout outs to Jessica, Bri, Ashleigh and Jason who all were on top of things. -CRUISER BIKES-they have 2 bikes on site for free rental -PET FRIENDLY-this could be a pro and a con, depending on who you are -STAFF SUPER HELPFUL-all of them were top notch! -retro style refrigerator in room -simple breakfast snack in mornings with coffee, and popcorn/snacks in afternoon, wine tasting in evening! -cornhole and other small games in courtyard CON: -no elevators (only 2 floors) -no laundry facility -no on-site restaurant/bar (think of this more like an inn) -walls are not really soundproofed (bring earplugs)

The Finch was awesome, stayed for 2 nights, to visit wife's family in Walla Walla. Great location, can walk to almost everything . Rooms were clean and very nicely set up . The only hiccup we encountered was we booked a king, but was put in a queen, as soon as we bought it to their attention, it was taken care. Would definitely recommend and stay again

Great location within walking distance of lots of restaurants and tasting rooms. Would however like to see them have regular white wash cloths and not black. Tough to be sure they were cleaned properly.

The Finch is The Perfect Hotel / Motel... *if* you're traveling with pets. Or want to go eat with your pets. There are two great restaurants with outdoor patios right up the street. You can see them both from The Finch's free of charge parking garage. Which isn't very big. Luckily we arrived in time so we didn't have to drag our luggage across the street from their overflow lot! Don't let the comp breakfast or free bike rental fool you! When we checked in we were explained that it's not really breakfast and their bike is already unavailable... Exceptional bed & bedding ! Definitely 5 stars there. Our room was nice & clean. We didn't run out of anything. There was one hiccup with our window shades. The track seemed to be off or something. We thought it was going to break as we were trying to close them! Housekeeping - Gabby ! She definitely went above & beyond! FIVE STARS FOR GABBY!!! (10/13-14/22)

I like the Finch. Gave it a try because I really like it's "sister" hotel the Heliotrope in Bellingham. Same good vibe, thoughtful design and friendly staff. Great coffee all day and I love the fire pit with real wood. Solid choice in Walla Walla.

Pretty much the location makes it worth the stay. Easy walk into town and a quick walk to Whitman. Rooms were fine, but like previous reviews need a bit more care while cleaning/repair. Our shower door didn't close completely, so we had a bit of a leak. Cleaning cart parked outside our room for our entire stay. Walls are thin - we must have been off season, so I can only imagine how loud it would be during the busy summer season. Everything done by text, so if you prefer face to face, you will have to seek out the front desk.....

Cute place! We had both reservations and " reservations" about booking a motel at hotel rates. They have done a great job renovating modernizing and specializing this unique place in an incredible location walkable to do much. They were accommodating and helpful and the room was quirky, clean, airy snd fun. Reminds me of the ACE hotels but without the hipster social scene, more about the scene itself. Everything is comfortable, the beds, the space, the BATHROBES ( like wearing a thin down blanket. Can I wear this around town? i don't want to take it off) and solid. amenities are unique, We enjoyed the fireplace at night and the easy access to everything, including Whitman which we were touring. They have a little store inside that sells products that are quaint and practical. We really liked it here and would recommend to anyone. We tend toward high end hotels or places with lots of basic amenities, so this was a gamble for us that worked out well. That said, parking was included and easy and wi-fi same. They have bikes so you can bike or walk to get your "steps in" and breakfast is served all around you in cute little restaurants. Oh, and you can bring a dog ! Great place!

Loved this cute little boutique hotel. They had adorable touches throughout. I slept very well. Enjoyed the coffee bar in the morning and there was an on-site juice bar. Super walkable location right on the main drag with covered parking.

We decided to come here for our mini honeymoon and explore wineries! After reading so many positive reviews we picked The Finch. I will say the location was great and walking distance to everything downtown. Other than the location our stay was subpar. Our room was dirty with stains on the bathroom wall and you could tell the shower had not been cleaned. The next day I asked the cleaning staff directly to make sure they got the stains off the wall and she guaranteed me she would and to give her 2 hours. That evening we came back from a long day of wine tasting and our room had still not been cleaned. I would try another hotel before coming back.

If I was reviewing The FINCH on the comfort of the bed and linens (most important in many ways) I would have given them a 5! Slept like a baby! Our room was facing the office and at night even with everything closed there was a lot of light from the parking lot coming through - and at times a little noisy, even with our white noise machine that we travel with. I love the community feeling of having coffee with folks in the lobby in the morning, but I don't love having to get dressed and leave the room to get that cup. I'm sure it's a cost saver, but perhaps they could consider charging a fee if you wanted a coffee maker in the room for your stay. The decor of the room was really ORANGE!, and as someone in their mid sixties, LOW. Definitely got my squats in getting up from both the sofas, and the bed. The room also seemed to be sort of unfinished, (We had a suite) there wasn't any art in the living space and the placement of the microwave and refrigerator was haphazard. Having said all that, the location is awesome - easy walk to all of the fun downtown district. The grounds are fun and relaxing thanks to zen like rock wood sculptures and raked pea gravel The parking is simple and plentiful. From a "pyro's" point of view the communal fireplace in the evening was a really nice way to enjoy some of the wine we collected along the way. Last but certainly not least, the entire staff was friendly and helpful, and truly added to the long weekend of fun! We'll be back!!!

Super cute and stylish hotel within walking distance to all of the restaurants and wine tasting on Main Street. We stayed with our teenage kids and reserved a separate room for them that had bunk beds which was a fun experience. We also brought our dog and the hotel had a water bowl, tennis ball, bandana, and waste bags waiting in our room. The rooms are reminiscent of a Motel 6 and I discovered that this is a remodeled boutique hotel that use to be a national chain. What impressed me was how they turned the bones of a chain into a place that is cute, hip, and contemporary in its design. Kudos to the architects and interior designers. Enjoyed our time here and will absolutely stay again. Pros: Quick walking distance to everything on Main. Many rooms can be accessed from the outside (instead of interior hallways) so ideal during Covid. Free parking A Safeway across the street Cute outdoor common areas Pet friendly Super clean Friendly, professional staff Cons, but not deal breakers: No coffee maker in room (but coffee available in lobby).

Such a clean and quiet place to stay! Esthetically pleasant as well. Room stayed cool all day/night which is important for the summer time. We brought our dog with us and they provided a bag with a blanket, a water bowl, poop bag and a bandana. Super sweet of them! I would definitely stay here again.

This is a tale of two hotels. Actually, one is a hotel and one is a motel. To quote Dickens, "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." The Finch is a glorified motel, built with concrete block construction. Everything is put together with the least expensive industrial materials. There are no closets. Metal hooks are provided for your clothes. The small sink sits in the room, and a sliding door provides privacy when you shower or use the toilet. The Finch is a 21st Century version of a Motel 6. The other tale is about a new hotel, done in a hip style, with funky stenciling on the walls. The shower is powerful and large. A large room is available and the location is excellent. Toiletries come from Mallin + Goetz. Staff are uninformed about wine and Walla Walla's wineries, but they are very nice. One can say it's industrial chic, while another would say industrial cheap. The Finch is very schizophrenic. A member of the staff phoned two hours before our arrival to inform me our dog was not welcome in the suite I booked. It was too late to book another accommodation. We ended up in a room I did not want. A note in the room proclaimed, "Your dog should not be left unattended in your room." How is this a dog friendly hotel? Are we in Walla Walla to spend the entire time in our hotel room? After our experience, we would not book the Finch when we return to Walla Walla.

Cute motel located right outside downtown Walla Walla. Staff was very friendly, the room and the lobby were clean, and there were different attention to details such as a welcome drink & neighborhood guide. The building does not have an elevator, so you will need to carry up the luggage up the stairs.

The FINCH was a super great stay at a perfect price! I was highly impressed with the amenities, such as great coffee and breakfast snacks in the lobby, a text concierge service, and robes in the room. The room was so clean, stylish, and comfortable and the sheets on the bed were the most comfortable I've ever experienced! The location is perfect for walking o everything downtown and Walla Walla's great wineries and vineyards are only a short distance away! 10/10 experience! Parking was super easy and accessible!

Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean rooms. Close to everything downtown. Enjoyed the wine tasting on Wednesday. Nice relaxing fire pit in the evening. If I were to make one suggestion it would be to have 1 comfortable chair in the room. Had a great time.

A 3* rating. Room tends to be on a smaller size. Good location as it is walkable to downtown Walla Walla. Not much of amenities. The fire alarm/smoke detector came on all night - just blinking incessantly. They do have an arrangement with the local winery for tasting (we were there on Thursday so a local winery was pouring a sample of theirs). Bed is very soft and sunk if you try to move around. Checking in staff was pretty much - meh... no welcome... just asked for ID and credit card and then sent you off...

This place was great. Conveniently located near Whitman College. Very clean. Staff was very nice and super helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

Start by saying motel was clean, bed ok, good for an overnight.. My issue is this... The cost with a pet ($35), and tax was almost $200, too much for what it is..

The Finch is a vibe, this place is great. Immaculately clean & modern while still keeping a mod reinvented vintage throwback style, from the lightbulbs to the trim. Great staff and service, perfect location downtown, it's all around the best small hotel we stayed in on our cross country tour.

A super cute hotel. Super dog friendly, they even brought our pup a ball, bandana, water bowl, and his own blanket for the stay Wonderful tea selection in the lobby and fresh brewed local coffee all day, along with the outdoor fire place and board game selection. Great location for downtown Walla Walla.

We paid sadly paid $400 a night which sucked because normally they rent out for $160 a night. Room doors are so heavy and slam every time someone shuts the door. You can hear everything walls are paper thin. This should be considered a quick in and out hotel.

Excellent location, super comfortable and clean. The lobby and outdoor area is clean and hip, everything feels high quality without being extravagant or over the top. The bed was wonderfully soft, luxurious, and clean-a definite highlight of our stay. The room felt modern and new and we appreciated the minimalistic design. We loved our stay and had so much fun being able to walk to downtown just around the corner! The only negative was a slight funky smell in the hallways, but that did not exist in our room. We also use a noise machine at night so we can't comment on the noise levels.

This is by far the worse place to stay if you have pets! Do not book if you have pets! By no means are they pet friendly. My pets made no noise and got a text that they made noise. I stayed here and had neighbors complain and when I contacted front desk about neighbors that partied they did absolutely nothing!!

This place is ok. Very thin walls and ceiling. Bonus is they allow dogs. Every time someone would walk above us, it would get the dogs up. Clean place, very simple, comfy beds. Absolutely do not go to the Safeway across the street at night, sketchy people and drug deals going on right in the parking lot. Not very safe at night. We didn't try the Thai food truck out front, but seemed to have a steady stream of traffic. It's right on the edge of town so easy to walk to everything

I haven't even stayed here. I can just tell it is a great place as they offer a bike fixing station, which includes a pump and any tool you could need.

Our locked bikes were stolen in their parking lot right outside rooms. They do not have security cameras anywhere on the property and police say theft is a problem there. Locked up bikes and cars are not safe. Theft ring uses electric saws to cut locks. Bring everything inside your room. Bad theft ring in Walla Walla. Another hotel guests bikes were stolen the next day. Wouldn't be surprised if an employee is in on it.

A great place to stay! Very clean and friendly staff. We hung around a cute fire pit just outside the facility the evening we arrived and had delicious coffee in the morning. In walking distance of lots restaurants and wine tasting. Will come here again!

We loved our stay at the Finch! Years ago, this was an older chain motel (similar to a Motel 6). It has been totally renovated and is delightful. The staff could not have been better. We were there two nights in late September 2021. It is very close to Whitman and easy walking distance for downtown dining and wine tasting. They have a lovely fireplace area outdoors. Parking was super easy! We'll return! Bye Bye Marcus Whitman Hotel and hello Finch!

Nice hotel in a great location by all the points of interest in the wine tasting district. Simple yet artsy and had all the basics needed with ample space for storing your luggage. King Bed was nice and wide with a mini side platform perfect for your cell and shower had plenty of space with high quality soaps and shampoo. Texting used to communicate with staff since there are no phones in the room ( not needed anyway since you have your cell anyway). Staff very helpful and friendly and there is coffee and tea in the mornings.

As nice as the remodel was done. As polite as the daytime staff was. Our stay was overshadowed by the lack of respect shown to our group by the evening staff. Specifically Morgan. We were not out of control or overly noisy at the the Fire pit area, but she decided to call the cops to tell us it was time to disperse! How rude!! She didn't come to tell us she was closing up. She didn't tell us we should wrap things up. She went straight to calling the police. I am appalled. We said we would never return and she even said 'great. You're not welcome back'! I bet she takes our money tomorrow upon checkout... I can confirm, we will never be back. That's 50 no repeat customers. I'm sure upper management will be impressed

I'm so happy I found this hotel, you cam do curbside check in, you van go from your car to your room without entering the building, they are helpful with text messages and answer very fast. They accept dogs and the location is prime! Walking distance to food and wine tasting.

It's Ultra modern, roomy, clean, has really comfortable beds and a great staff that was helpful in both recommendations and directions.

Great hotel in downtown Walla Walla. Fun room details and bikes were so perfect for exploring the town. Would definitely visit again!

This is a tale of a pretentious yelper who fancies himself a wordsmith. To quote myself: "this can be the best of times if you don't listen to the pretentious self entitled yelper named Phil G. The Finch is a new, very nice hotel. Everything is done top notch. The front desk is friendly, the staff is top notch. The rooms are nice but honestly the best part of the property are the common spaces. The fire pit and upstairs table are awesome. Enjoy this place it's awesome.

This was the best sub-$100 hotel I've ever stayed in. In fact, I'm sure I've payed more for places that weren't as nice or as clean. Great location downtown, free covered parking, friendly staff, adequate shower temperature/water pressure

My boyfriend and I arrived later in the night without a reservation or a phone call. The staff was already at the front desk and greeted us with great customer service. They were quick with finding us a room and had a great follow-up leading up to check out. We loved the room and the rancher style sliding door for the bathroom. The shower was luxurious, with tall glass doors. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap was provided in regular sized containers to ensure that guests had enough. The beds were very soft and the sheets were made out of great quality. We also had a small desk area if we needed to do any work. Overall, we had a great time at The Finch! Ps: I left a pair of shoes in the room and after check out one of the employees, Morgan, reached out to us a couple of hours later to notify us about it. She made sure that she got our information so that she could have them shipped to us and sent us the tracking number for them as well!

A bit more on the pricey side but it's definitely worth it. The customer service is excellent and will help you with anything you need. The rooms are very clean and well designed. The great AC is a big plus with the current heat wave! If you have a place to splurge this would be worth it.

Hospitality at its finest!!! Love the modern flare with lots of surprises in the rooms. Beds were unbelievably comfortable. I really liked the spacious rooms and the character. I would ask for coffee in the rooms and maybe parking should be better. Other than that each employee was gracious and very helpful. I will definitely stay at the finch more often.

This is a really lovely, boutique hotel in convenient downtown Walla Walla. They have done an amazing job remodeling a once rundown facility. Its very minimalistic, but soacious rooms and modern flare. My family stayed in Walla Walla for my sister in law's birthday and they had a card and special treat waiting for her when we arrived. My only complaint is no coffee maker in the room. Otherwise a great place to stay!

we've previously enjoined staying at the Finch, but our last visit was a stay in the D building. unfortantley, starting around 6am doors in our enclosed hallway began opening/slamming and the noise woke us up despite the white noise blasting from our phone. front desk is delightful and location can't be beat, but our next visit may be elsewhere. upon mentioning our concerns (via text), we were met with a lukewarm response, "hope your next visit is better." thanks finch.