Hotel Planter

We stayed at The Hotel Planter, a restored historic hotel, for two nights in the middle of April – peak Tulip Festival time. It is at one end of the charming main street in La Connor. The waterfront is right behind the shops and restaurants across the street. There are restaurants, galleries and a nice mix of shops along the street. Two excellent museums are within walking distance. Street parking is free and unlimited in terms of time, but finding an open space can be difficult during the day. After 5 PM there were always lots of spaces available. There are excellent restaurants in the blocks close to the hotel. Regarding our stay, the hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. Bottled water was provided at no charge. Our room had no reading lamp and the lighting was dim. We asked for a lamp, and it was promptly provided. The downsides of the hotel all have to do with comfort. We stayed in the one room that has two beds (twin). The room was very stuffy and hot. The hotel is transparent about the lack of air conditioning on its website and does provide a ceiling fan and floor fan in every room. In spite of the fans, the cool temperatures outside and the fact that we could open the window, the room was uncomfortably hot. In addition, the beds were too soft. The other thing that made sleep difficult was the lack of darkness in the room. The window over the door to the hall, the placement of the curtain over the window and the glare of several bright LED lights on electronic devises made sleep difficult. The bathroom is old-fashioned which fits with the style and age of the hotel. The shower was small but had excellent water pressure. The toilet was tiny, low to the ground and set in an alcove. If you have a hard time getting up due to arthritis or another condition, this room would not be for you. This would also apply if you have trouble navigating stairs as all the rooms are at the top of a large staircase. Even if you choose not to stay at the hotel, I recommend stopping by the see the stained-glass window above the main stairs and the amazing, otherworldly floor lamp in the reception area. It may well be that other rooms in the hotel are more comfortable. Our room faced the back of the building. Rooms facing the front, and therefore the water, could be cooler. The Hotel Planter may be perfect for many guests but it was not for us.

This was my second time staying there. Great location. I was looking forward to the old guy who ran the place, but they're under new owners When I go to la connor I will be staying there

Very polite staff. Convenient, clean, and priced appropriately.

Very clean and friendly staff. Exactly in downtown. i love the character of the Hotel and how clean it is. Its also vert accessible to everything.

La Connor is a cute, quiet town along the river. Nice place to just kick back and relax. Crab boats were in and lots of early morning fog.

An older historic hotel in downtown La Conner. Great location and views, high ceilings and eccentric decor. Full minimum amenities provided. Overall very quiet but no parking available (only on the street). The hotel was originally built before vehicles were available, so this makes sense.