Friday Harbor House
San Juan Islands, Washington
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About the Hotel
If you want to feel as if you have really abandoned civilization â€" without leaving behind your favorite contemporary luxuries â€" consider checking into Friday Harbor House on the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Life moves at a slower, more leisurely pace here and time seems to lose all significance. The 23-room inn exudes personality and warmth against the gray Pacific Northwest skies, and expansive windows frame striking panoramic views of the marina and ferry landing. Uncluttered guestrooms possess a Zen-like feel and lavish whirlpool tubs and lovely fireplaces create a homey feel. Each stay includes a delicious breakfast of fresh-baked goods and handmade granola, as well as boldly-flavored coffee, providing you with the perfect start to an ideal day.
Location
Friday Harbor House
130 West Street
San Juan Islands, Washington
98250
Nearest Airport: SEA
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Hiking Trails
- WiFi
- In-Room Spa Services
- In-Room Amenities
- Televisions
- Jetted Tubs
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Cooking Classes
- Excursions
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Whale Watching
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Museums
- Golf
- Marina
- Interests
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for Friday Harbor House
Great location not meeting all our expectations
We had rooms facing the harbour, one with a little balcony, one without. The view is wonderful, the hotel centrally located. The terrace with fire pitches is really nice too. We had lunch there on our day of arrival, which was nice but nothing special. Our croatian waitress who was there for a student job, was very nice, welcoming and full of ideas what we could do on the island. She was fabulous! The rest of the staff was ok and nice but neither welcoming, nor open. As an example: Neither did someone said a warm welcome or how was your trip checking in. Checking out they simply said „You are all set“. No goodbye or have a good trip. In a hotel of that price class we expect a more professional service. The rooms were nice, with a fire place and a hot tub but facing the harbour also meant hearing the noise of the ferries arriving as the voices from the terrace if you left the window open. The airconditioning unit is very loud. Our expectations for 600 dollars a night were very high and not met as far as service is concerned. However the complimentary coffee, tea, water, popcorn, cookies and oatmeals were very much appreciated. You can eat dinner Friday to Tuesdays there. There was a large group with a tour operator in the hotel and they definitely got a better service than we did. Maybe individual guests are not in the main focus of this hotel. On our tours over and about the island we met a lot of other people from the island who were ever so friendly and helpful and inspiring so we enjoyed our time there very much!
kikiwe - Cologne, Germany
Best celebration weekend!
We visited the Friday Harbor House to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday for a weekend with family. We had people coming from all over the United States. I must make take the time to recognize two of your employees. Molly was a great resource as we set up and managed all of our guest accounts and rooms. Jaymie was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly supportive, and friendly is an understatement! She went above and beyond for us so many times it would take too much space to list each instance on its own. What made her service so special was it really was heart felt and genuine. She was a primary reason my wife's birthday weekend celebration was a resounding success! Thank you!
Joe C - Ashland, Virginia
Almost had it right
Room had an ac unit sitting on the floor ducted outside and just sat there and roared all night. We got very little sleep. Not what you would expect at 600.00 dollars a night. Which I’m still waiting for my emailed room bill two days later. The restaurant was closed for dinner the two nights we stayed and were told by staff “ they need time off also so we’re closed “ come on.
cacsail45
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff
Lovely hotel with breath taking views, very clean and friendly staff, it was our honeymoon and we had a lovely note, bottle of wine and rose petals in our room when we arrived, We ate breakfast here twice and was fantastic and had one light dinner outside which was also lovely, Would highly recommend The only thing I wish was different, we stayed for 3 nights and our room wasn't cleaned or our towels weren't changed, I did ask on the last day and they said it was in the welcome pack ( a QR code) that they don't offer a clean room service unless requested, which I have never had before at a hotel and for the price you pay I just assumed it would be standard, I just wish I was told on check in so that I could of chosen it, I didn't read the full welcome pack online.
Ellie W - London, United Kingdom
Amazing stay at Friday Harbor House!
We stayed at Friday Harbor House from June 23rd through June 27th in Room 32. It was a Harbor view and it was absolutely stunning. The harbor view is amazing and worth the extra cost. The restaurant that is part of the hotel is amazing as well. Their breakfasts were the best we had throughout our stay. We tried different breakfast places. They also provide pour over coffee in the room which was nice since we were up early. They also had instant oatmeal in the room and a hot water electric kettle. Additional coffee station was set up at the end of the hallway at 7:30 each morning. At the end of the hallway, after coffee was put away, they had cold Pellegrino waters and snacks like popcorn and chips available for guests at no charge. Beds were comfy. Hotel is also close and walkable to all the restaurants and shops. Staff was very nice. The only thing that would have been nice to have is either a small microwave in the room or one available for guests at the end of the hallway where the snacks are set up. They come in handy when available. The other thing I would like to see the hotel add is a small recycle bin in the room for cans and plastic bottles. I'm a big recycler and it's important for all hotels to recycle so that we're not throwing so much in the trash. Great stay and shout out to Becca and all the staff. On our last day, our server at breakfast, Alex, was wonderful. She was so attentive and friendly and we had a good conversation.
Sylvia A - Austin, Texas
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