Name: Marcus Whitman Hotel
Address: 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, Washington, United States of America, Walla Walla, Washington, US
Price range: $115–$412 per night
Rating: 8.95

What guests think

Across reviews, travellers praise the Marcus Whitman Hotel for its central downtown location, handsome historic character, and friendly staff, while noting comfortable beds and well-appointed rooms alongside recurring drawbacks like small bathrooms, dim lighting, noise, and occasional maintenance issues.

Guests like the on-site restaurant, bar, and tasting rooms, with many positive comments on breakfast and dinner, though the discontinued buffet, inconsistent cocktails, and occasional closures or long waits draw criticism. Some stays were disrupted by elevator outages, HVAC or plumbing noise, and variable room quality between the historic tower and the west wing. Overall, expect a characterful, downtown base with hospitable service and a few comfort trade-offs.

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Facilities

On-site amenities include a restaurant, lounge, and several tasting rooms, plus convenient parking (including EV chargers). A few guests noted elevator outages or slow single-elevator access in the west wing and that parking can be tight or open-lot.

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10

Pamela

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in downtown Walla Walla. Lots of wine tasting within walking distance including three within the hotel.

10

Jitka

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love that they have EV charger.

8

Rodney

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, but if they want to pair it up with the best golf course in Eastern WA, they need an outdoor hot tub. I've been going there for years, but thinking about other hotels that have hot tubs. BTW, if you're into golf, don't miss out on Wine Valley. They just had a US Open qualifier event at the course, much better and cheaper than Gamble Sands.

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Dagny

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Over all the experience was good. However, the elevator broke immediately after we arrived and remained such until we left. We were on the 4th floor with a geriatric golden retriever and had a heck of a time getting her up and down the stairs. When we asked for a room on a lower floor, they were not able to assist us with a different floor so we had to muscle through it with the stairs.

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Kayla

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice, but seemed understaffed. The check in process was long and inefficient. We were not able to access the hotel WiFi in the west wing. The lobby bathrooms were not serviced each day and were out of toilet paper. The lobby bathrooms are also accessible to people who are unhoused. Parking is in an open, unprotected lot, so be sure not to leave any visible possessions in the car. We had pleasant experiences at the Marc restaurant and would recommend. Overall, for the price, I expected a seamless experiences, and our stay fell short of that.

10

Jacob

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The interior is simply stunning. And we loved the restaurant and the attached wine tasting rooms. Plus, almost everything worth seeing in the downtown area is easily in walking distance. The hotel has plenty of parking. 10/10--will stay here again!

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Tammy

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that they had pour over Coffee and Carr in our room. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows. The lighting was incredibly dim, even with all the lights on. It was hard to see. But the room was well appointed I love to work out when I’m traveling and the workout room was nice but a little outdated with a need of mats for anything on a rug. And matching weights under 15 didn’t exist. Restaurant was nice as well! And it’s nice that they have some small tasting rooms associated with it. Everybody was very pleasant. And friendly and helpful.

8

Sugato

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property and location. Service very nice. Unfortunately, during our checkout the elevator had conked out. The hotel comped us the amenities fee, as a result.

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Jeffrey

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service from check-in to check-out. Facilities are in good shape, with a new owner and planned renovations to update the decor. West wing rooms are more standard motel style BUT unlike some other local hotels of the same age, everything was in great shape. My one caution is to plan ahead, for parking, as the lots are by nature tight and heavily used by "wine tourists" coming to Walla Walla downtown. I love being in the middle of town, so it suited me just fine. If you are mobility challenged you might have some issues, I did not ask for help, so it may exist there. The majority of people are of the Wine tour crowd and expect to walk.

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Carlton M

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the place very much, except for two things. First, there was a lot of construction going on in our wing. That, coupled with the fact that there is only one elevator in the west wing, meant that it was tough to get an elevator. We took stairs a lot. The designers of the new wing choose to put in a single elevator for probably 80 guest rooms (guessing), housekeeping and utility use. Bad choice. Also, the room in the new wing was rather small... a standard featureless USA modern hotel room. But the main lobby is beautiful and the people were very nice. Great location too. We like Walla Walla.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms and public spaces as very clean or spotless. However, multiple guests reported lapses such as mold, dust, pet hair, lingering smoke odors, ants, and missed or delayed housekeeping.

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Jennifer

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was very helpful. Our room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The only thing we were disappointed about was that we requested a room on a high floor with a view and were given a room on the 6th floor overlooking the gas station. One other thing to note is that the area where the soap dispensers are in the shower had mold on top of it.

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Marian

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to believe the AC filters so dirty ! Turning heat on to get a burning smell of dirty filters.

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Dionne

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had high hopes for the Marcus Whitman Hotel given its reputation and historic charm, but unfortunately, my stay left much to be desired. While the property boasts a grand lobby and a central location in Walla Walla and this was accurate, the actual accommodations were underwhelming. The room felt dated and lacked the freshness and attention to detail you’d expect from a hotel at this price point. The biggest issues, however, were cleanliness and air quality. There were a few ants in the room and no cleaning service on Saturday’s. Even worse, there was a lingering smoke smell that permeated the space and clung to my clothes, despite being in a non-smoking room. It was off-putting and gave the impression that the room hadn’t been properly aired out or deep cleaned in some time. Overall, while the historic allure of the hotel is still there, the experience didn’t live up to expectations.

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Brooke

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms in the connected building (not the old hotel) are small and not very well kept up. Shower stall was really dirty. Exterior doors don’t lock or require a key card, so some questionable security.

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Scott

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room needed to be better vacuumed. Pet hair?

8

Michael

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At check-in, we did not receive any information regarding wireless. The fan in the bathroom was caked with dust.

8

Caitlin

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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Paige

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. The hotel is conveniently located and within walking distance to all of downtown.

10

Seth

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless. Fantastic staff!

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Shirley

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spotless, the service impeccable, the food amazing, and the ambience unforgettable. We want to come back to The Marc!

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Rooms

Rooms in the tower are often spacious, comfortable, and recently refreshed, with some guests praising soundproofing. Common complaints include very small bathrooms, dim lighting, street or internal noise, dated or basic west-wing rooms, loud HVAC, and spotty Wi‑Fi in some areas.

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Jason

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the west wing which has not been renovated recently. It’s loud, the beds sink and the lighting is poor in the rooms. We heard toilets flush in the rooms nearby, we heard the elevator dinging and loud voices in the hall. The beds were very soft and our backs hurt in the morning. It’s a convenient location and our experience may have been different if we had stayed in the tower. However, we had our kids with us so we needed a double queen room.

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Elizabeth

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this hotel was beautiful in the lobby, perfect location but the room was just so so. The beds were comfortable but the sheets came off the mattress easily. The bathrooms are inexcusably small after a five year remodel. Our check in and check out was very nice, but the people who stayed there were very unfriendly.

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Nancy

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location in downtown Walla Walla. Easy drive to many vineyards. Hotel is vintage but in need of a refresh that is in keeping with its character. The rooms are spacious. Room temperature control is lacking. The bathrooms are old, not updated and tiny. The staff throughout the hotel are helpful and polite. The reception staff are efficient but too rigid and unbending when treating a customer with hotel status.

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Tim

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great coffee bar. Only drawback was LOTS of road noise but not much you can do to fix that

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Joshua

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My only real complaint is that the wi-fi didn’t work in our room. It’s an average hotel room honestly. Worked for what we needed.

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Jan

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were a little dark.

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Mark

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff. Spacious room. Good food. Location. Easy parking. Quiet room. Comfortable bed and pillows.

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Virginia

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They charge $25 additional per day for our “room amenities” which I found absurd. On top of that, the walls were so thin we were kept awake most of the night (until 3 am!) due to two ladies next door who were obviously enjoying their bachelorette weekend and talking and talking and talking. We paid for two nights but left the next day not staying the 2nd night because we needed a good night sleep.

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Alex

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and we really enjoyed the suite. The only issue we had was the air conditioner fan was a little noisy, but we just turned it down and it was fine. Our overall experience was excellent.

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David

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed at Marcus Whitman many times and continue to go back. Great atmosphere, excellent location, very friendly & helpful staff. The rooms in the tower are very spacious, comfortable & quiet. Really like this hotel...

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with several standout front-desk and lounge mentions. Still, some report slow or inefficient check-in, reservation or billing issues, and unresponsive or late housekeeping.

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Kimberly

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant and bar staff were excellent. Front desk staff were not. The hotel is lovely but the mismanagement of my reservation, room assignment and rate make it unlikely I WOULD RETURN.

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Sarah

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful part of Walla Walla history in the Marcus Whitman hotel. Classy but not snobby. All the staff are very helpful! Two ladies at the front desk at check in and check out were lovely. Claire and Therese were perfect people to greet us. Walking distance to so much! Four tasting rooms attached to the hotel. The restaurant was yummy both for breakfast and dinner. Our first visit to Walla Walla and the Marcus Whitman but not our last. Thank you for a memorable stay!

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Kayla

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice, but seemed understaffed. The check in process was long and inefficient. We were not able to access the hotel WiFi in the west wing. The lobby bathrooms were not serviced each day and were out of toilet paper. The lobby bathrooms are also accessible to people who are unhoused. Parking is in an open, unprotected lot, so be sure not to leave any visible possessions in the car. We had pleasant experiences at the Marc restaurant and would recommend. Overall, for the price, I expected a seamless experiences, and our stay fell short of that.

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Katheryn

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk gave keys to my room to other guests. I feared for my personal safety and couldn’t sleep. Front desk offered a weak apology and no resolution.

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Brock

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is the reason I come back. Emma and Theresa took very good care of my stay. They handled everything with ease. They have great recommendations and treat you like family. The rooms are above standards and worth every penny. Always clean, wonderful beds and great showers. Do not pass up on the Marcus Whitman. Book a room immediately or you’ll end up regretting it.

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Nancy

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed there in 2024 and had terrible service from front desk to the bar and restaurant. This visit 5/25 it was back to the old Marcus Whitman- Great Hospitality on the phone and at the front desk. Fantastic service in the bar and restaurant. Our only issues are 1) the bathrooms are tiny! 2) being put in a room across from the very noisy elevator! .

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Mike

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful spacious room that was recently renovated. The front desk agent, Therese, was exceptional and would return just based on the service

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Joey

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was top shelf impressive and very reasonable in price. Tom's customer service was natural and some of the best I've experienced. I hope to spend more time at the Marcus in the near future. Thank you

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Dale

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The two ladies at check in were absolutely amazing!! So very kind and thoughtful, they truly care! They both didn’t know I’ve had the worst 2 weeks of my life, but there simple kindness and appreciation made me smile!! Thank you ladies so very much!!

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Andrew

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Whitman charges a premium compared to the other hotels in the area and the Whitman is a very nice property. We were there for a two night stay. As we left the property the first morning I asked if housekeeping was provided every day. I was told that it was not provided every day unless I asked for it. So, I asked for it. Returned to the room at 5pm and no housekeeping. Housekeeper showed up at 6-ish. This is unacceptable. If you are not going to offer housekeeping you should tell me when I made the reservation. You had no problem telling me I'm paying $23 per night for an amenity fee. Once I requested the service, it should have been provided in a more timely manner. Nice hotel. Breakfast service at the hotel is very nice

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Location

Central downtown location is a major highlight, walkable to tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops. Some street noise affects lower or roadside rooms.

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MaryAnn

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was perfect. Centrally located to everything we wanted to do. Walking distance to shopping & restaurants. Very friendly & helpful staff. Very convenient dining in the hotel, with excellent food & drinks. The only disappointment was the little Coffee shop in the hotel was closed as the gal that runs the shop was on vacation.

10

Brian

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location in downtown Walla Walla. Walkable to wineries, restaurants, nught life.

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David

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great.

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Beth

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for dining and walkable to some of the local tasting rooms. Beautiful Hotel.

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Amy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, in the heart of downtown Walla Walla!

10

Terri

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great locale that was close to many restaurants and wine bars. Very walkable area close to shops too.

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Brian

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location in the heart of Walla Walla. Easy to walk to main street shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. The hotel is also across the street from the Saturday morning market. Hotel restaurant breakfast is very good as well as the bar menu. We enjoyed the extra space of a junior suite. Always enjoy staying here.

10

Yasmin

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms. Great location. Friendly staff.

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Timothy

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was well-appointed and roomy. We would definitely stay here again.

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shelly

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located to downtown and Whitman college campus

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Dining

The Marc restaurant and lounge receive frequent praise for breakfast and dinner, and many enjoy drinks in the bar and lobby. Critiques include the removal of the former buffet, mixed cocktail quality, reservation or wait-time problems, occasional closures, and a closed coffee shop at times.

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MaryAnn

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was perfect. Centrally located to everything we wanted to do. Walking distance to shopping & restaurants. Very friendly & helpful staff. Very convenient dining in the hotel, with excellent food & drinks. The only disappointment was the little Coffee shop in the hotel was closed as the gal that runs the shop was on vacation.

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ATUL

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is the tallest and historical building in the town with a great location. Everything in the downtown is within walking distance. The restaurant, The Marc, is amazing. There is cafe as well as wine tasting rooms in this hotel.

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Kerry

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed at the MW in the past. The rennovated lobby was handsome but very dark. We missed the complimentary breakfast that previously was included in your stay. The beds are very comfortable and rooms clean and tidy. It’s also so convenient to be within walking distance to wineries, shops and restaurants!

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Steven

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very friendly and helpful!! Breakfast is excellent. Our only issue was with the bar. Four of us stopped in for drinks before dinner on our first night. For years bar tenders have been trying to outdo each other with complicated drinks. Some work. Some don't. Most at the Marc didn't. One used pineapple in the first part of the description. None of us could taste any. We did not go back to the bar.

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Tim

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really liked staying there. A little pricey for the room for what we got but we understand it’s a historical building and a historic hotel. Definitely need to make sure that they allow their guest to dine in the dining room with priority. We tried to get a reservation and we were told we didn’t need one and then when we did go down to eat, we were told it would be an hour and a half wait but there were plenty of tables available. A little disappointing, but we did enjoy the study. Cocktails were delicious.

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bob

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the restaurant was closed for renovations. I was told pastries and juice, and coffee would be available, the only pastries were plain, very stale croissant.

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Brian

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location in the heart of Walla Walla. Easy to walk to main street shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. The hotel is also across the street from the Saturday morning market. Hotel restaurant breakfast is very good as well as the bar menu. We enjoyed the extra space of a junior suite. Always enjoy staying here.

10

Dominic

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with a vintage feel. Great restaurant and bar on property and close to all the tasting rooms and restaurants.

10

Megan

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cool stay in the tower, where we were upgraded to a suite. Lovely. And breakfast was amazing. French toast were the best I've ever had.

10

Lori

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, friendly staff, good restaurant and lounge, good hot breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$113
March	$123
April	$183
May	$227
June	$204
July	$175
August	$163
September	$202
October	$185
November	$134
December	$116

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $147	2 $267	3 $327
4 $118	5 $118	6 $172	7 $173	8 $276	9 $361	10
11 $126	12 $116	13 $129	14 $287	15 $150	16 $270	17 $270
18 $119	19 $115	20 $119	21 $124	22 $131	23 $300	24 $316
25 $147	26 $118	27 $118	28 $116	29 $147	30 $188	31 $186

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $216	16 $266	17 $297	18	19 $239
20 $115	21 $250	22 $245	23	24 $298	25 $412	26 $294
27 $119	28 $116	29 $120	30 $118

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (West)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Tower

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Tower (Marc)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (West)

Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds, Tower

Room, 1 King Bed (West)

Suite, Tower

Junior Suite (West)

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (West)

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