Inns of Mendocino

The Inns was pricey. Location was decent -close enough to the water although without any view. We got a suite and it seemed spacious enough but so little space to do anything at all. For instance, no coffee table to spread out breakfast (which was nice if you don’t mind a pure carb and sugar meal in the morning). And we had our suitcases on the floor because there was nothing to put them on - between the space and the price it felt stupid. No AC it but we didn’t need it. But no microwave? Mendocino kind of sucks in terms of food choice. Pricey American “fine dining”. One grocery store about a km away offers a few choices. But we couldn’t buy soup or any frozen dinners. Weird choices seem to create weird outcomes (or are we all expected to cozy up to some fine dining place?). You get some complimentary wine and cheese from 4-5 ?! Guess people want to go home (I did not mind missing that). We did Mendocino differently last time. Stayed in Fort Bragg and drove down for a walk along the very nice coastline. Lots more dining options there and just more practical stays. Will go back to that. Last thing - The Inns shows some pics on their Expedia page but the actual acco you get is likely to be something else. They have a bunch of buildings all over the place. Location and aesthetic vary a lot and you don’t get to make the choice - it is made for you. I think they need to be more transparent about this… Hmmm… I really did not like this place at all.

Eve and Gina were so attentive and helpful when our bathroom door malfunctioned. We so appreciated their prompt rectification of the problem! Totally turned our stay around! Breakfast on the second morning was delicious!!

Our room at the Packard house was lovely! Very well appointed and clean. The Inn host was so thoughtful and kind. She made an amazing breakfast and set it out early for us to pick up so we could start our day on time.

It was a really great place to stay. The bathroom lacked bench space for toiletries etc. very well located and great breakfast served to room daily- with real cutlery and glasses (not disposable plastic ware)