Salish Lodge & Spa

Nice room, terrible service, disappointing dinner, and pathetic holiday decorations. Family Went for Thanksgiving special- dinner and a room special, where you get a Thanksgiving meal and room. The room was nice, and that was about the only part of our stay that met the expectations of a 5-star resort. We went to the bar for pre dinner drinks, and we didn’t get acknowledged until 25 minutes later as we sat at the bar. It wasn’t even crowded! Drinks were ok, but bartender didn’t know some of the drinks and have to look it up. Dinner was terribly disappointing. Dinner rolls were cold (we knew that wasn’t normal when the second round of rolls were warm), the turkey was overcooked and dry (again, second round of turkey was moist), and they didn’t give us enough food for the entire table and we had to ask for more. Dinner service was very slow. Holiday Decorations were nonexistent in the dining room, it felt like we were dining at a career conference event; nothing special. I don’t think we’ll go back for another holiday dinner.

We have been to the Salish multiple times over the years but this was our first visit since all the remodels and upgrades were done. The Salish is more beautiful than ever and the staff are outstanding.

This hotel has been on my bucket list since the TV show "Twin Peaks" aired in 1990 & I finally got the chance to stay there November 2025, a long wait for sure. I read all the other reviews & really do not think most of them have ever stayed in a 4 or 5 star hotel, which Salish Lodge is NOT, granted it's in a beautiful location but other than that it's a nice place. I hate it when hotels add on "fee's" for things normally would be included in a hotel rate & Salish lodge charges $39.00 + tax per night per room, for a total of $44.50. Ok, so you get valet parking, 1 bottle of water in your room, welcome drink (apple cider) & free admission to the spa, but you still have to pay for any services. Big deal, read the fine print, you are paying for these things whether you use them or not & with room rates starting at $400.00 per night everything adds up. I reserved a table for dinner at their restaurant but when I had a look at the menu & prices I changed my mind, $57.00 for chicken or $63.00 for tuna ?...I went instead to a local restaurant & 2 of us had a very nice meal for the price of 1 at the hotel. I don't mind paying a little extra for a meal at a hotel but their prices for everything were just way too much to justify. My king bed room was nice, the bed was way too soft for me. The 2 person shower was interesting. Check in was ok, I really do not have anything bad to say about the hotel, it was ok . 4 or 5 star it is not.

The great experience started first thing with the Valet- the food was good, rooms are beautiful, relaxing and have plenty of space. Every employee I encountered was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Salish Lodge for the best mix of rustic and luxury.

We came here to celebrate my wife’s 30th birthday, and it turned out to be a special experience. The place made me feel like I had stepped into the America of the 1950s or 60s I have seen in classic movies: peaceful, friendly, and full of warmth. That kind of atmosphere is rare in today’s world. The valet, front desk, spa staff, manager, and restaurant team were all incredibly kind and welcoming, always greeting us with warm smiles. It was also the first time I had valets help me with my luggage, and it is something I’ve never experienced anywhere else. I first found out about this hotel through many recommendations on the social platform RedNote, and it truly lived up to its reputation. I hope the hotel continues to keep up its wonderful service and atmosphere. Everything about our stay was memorable, and we’ll be sharing our wonderful experience with our friends and family.