The Grand Idyllwild Lodge Review
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
mid-scale
Suite Bliss
May 26, 2022
Hotel Rating
4.1/ 5.0
Great
Weighted across 9 categories
Bed Comfort
4.50
Gym
3.00
Internet Speed
5.00
Location
4.50
Pool
3.00
Room Amenities
4.00
Room Cleanliness
4.00
Service
4.00
Value
3.00
The Bottom Line
What We Loved
- Spacious room with spacious bathroom.
- The room has two comfortable seating at the foot of the bed.
- Small boutique hotel with 12 rooms.
- Great location in Idyllwild-Pine Cove. Close to Idyllwild town center, which is a 15-minute walk.
- One one-site charge point.
- Comfortable bed
- Plenty of communal seating (inside and outside).
- Breakfast included in rate.
- While slow, the lodge has an elevator to access the 3 floors.
- Putt-putt & outdoor swing
- Fast internet (110 Mbps).
What We Didn't Like
- Doors don't have peepholes, can't see who is knocking before opening the door
- After-hours check-in is an envelope with your name and room taped to the front door, which felt unsafe. (Albeit there was a ring camera, that hopefully was recording).
- Minimal staff onsite, have to text/call with any issues.
- The in-room fireplace was cosmetic, a possible pro for some.
Technology & Amenities
Internet SpeedExcellent
110Mbps
Can you...
Check Email & Browse
Video Call (Zoom, FaceTime)
Watch Netflix / HD Streaming
Stream in 4K
Tech Available
Key Card for Elevator
Guest In-Room Tablet
Mobile Key Access
Smart TV
Wired Internet
Hospitality App/Texting
Booked a one-night stay in the Suite Bliss at the Grand Idyllwild Lodge directly for $324.50. Note this 12-room hotel has a two-night minimum with check-in Friday & Saturday, one-night with check-in Sundays through Thursdays.
While the room was spacious, the after-hour check-in process felt unsafe, and the breakfast was limited. I would stay here again if I was able to stay during the weekend with more breakfast options and check in between 3 - 5 pm to work with the staff.
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