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Hostess House
HOSTESS HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST
Providing Outstanding Hospitality Since 1988
Contemporary Comfort in a Mellow Setting
Rest Your Head ... Rest Your Heart
Nothing pretentious about Hostess House, which is a contemporary home in a quiet neighborhood, yet has been in business since 1988. This tells you that hostess, Milli Laughlin, is doing something right. Gracious hospitality and great cooking have much to do with it, as does a reasonable price.
"Hostess House is a clean, clutter-free, quiet, economy inn where guests are pampered, coddled, and well fed - gourmet style," says Milli. "Our place is not for the conspicious consumer but the lower-maintenance person who is looking for quality accommodations with a smile." As a result, here you can expect a friendly welcome, an inviting night's rest, and awaken to the aroma of a scrumptious breakfast.
You'll enjoy the City of Roses as you view an incredible rose garden, hike the nature trails, visit historic sights and museums, tour wineries, golf, or after a day of shopping relax on the spacious deck. You can sip a cup of tea while viewing a deep, terraced, parklike backyard before enjoying one of Portland's fine restaurants.
ROOMS AND RATES
Hostess House offers two perfume and smoke-free, centrally air conditioned, cozy rooms with queen bed and private bath. These light, inviting rooms are clutter-free with accents of blonde, antique Heywood Wakefield furniture. Plantation shutters provide light control. Ample closet and dresser space. Rooms are furnished with two bedside reading lamps, remote control TV/VCR/DVD and deluxe comfy robes.
Policies and Amenities
` Hostess House is smoke and perfume free
(smoking allowed on deck).
` Inn is a "quiet, peaceful home" away from home
with off street parking.
` Large brick fireplace and piano in living area.
` Quiet, adult supervised, children welcomed
` Rates: $75 single occupancy, $85 double
occupancy. Minimum stay is two nights.
` Rates do not include city/state lodging taxes,
12.5%
` A credit card confirms your reservation.
` Visa, Master Card, Discover, AE, Travelers
Checks, Cash accepted.
` Cancellations require a 10-day advance notice
for refund. Cancellation fee $20.00.
` Check in time 2:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M. Check out
time 11:00 A.M.
` Special diets available (advise at time of
registration).
` Sorry, no pets.
LOCATION
Hostess House, city-close and country-quiet, is near bus, light rail and the airport. The inn is within 10-15 minutes of the Lloyd Center, Rose Garden arena, Convention Center, Coliseum, downtown Portland, and with easy access to major arterials - I-5, I-205 and I-84. Detailed directions and maps are on the Hostess House website - www.hostesshouse.com
GUEST TESTIMONIALS
"Milli, you are a great cook, a great hostess and a great person. The world needs more people like you. I have travelled extensively in the Americas and Europe. After Hostess House, I know there is something better than five star hotels." Dr. Luis Garcia Barrios, Sur. SCLC. Chiapas, Mexico.
"Hostess House is immaculate, comfortable and appealing. Hot home baked goodies daily, full of variety and nutrition. Milli is the most accommodating and pleasant hostess on our whole trip. She represents the finest in Oregon and the best value." Eric Hermann/Barbara Bailey, S. Glastonbury CT
"Quiet neighborhood, inn well kept. We've traveled to many B&B inns. Milli had the best breakfasts ever! Belguim waffles, German apple pancakes (signature food). cheese glo, omlettes, home made granola and much more. We had a great time." Bill, Marsha Odell & girls, Bothell WA.
THE INNKEEPER
Milli, A home economist (now called Family and Consumer Science), taught for several years on the Jr. High, High School and College levels. For the past 18 years she has also hosted guests from around the world including many Japanese exectives, teachers, and students.
At the Bake-Off's of the Portland Metro Innkeepers Association the innkeeper has won numerous awards for her pastries and entrees. She also enjoys lounging on the deck chatting with her guests while leisurely sipping a cup of tea accompanied by cookies, speciialty breads or biscotti.
The Innkeeper has a personal interest in meeting the needs of her guests such as special diets, extra favors. They know they are special.
Milli enjoys gardening and pays attention to the flowers, shrubs and lawn. Her other hobbies include sewing, quilting, volunteering at a local hospice program and writing. Her latest book, "A Time to Dance - Crisis Recovery" was published August 2005.
ACTIVITIES
When blissfully weary after a day's outing, guests relax on the Hostess House deck and sip a cup of tea or play a table game before considering their dining options.
Whether you are on a relaxing vacation, a romantic weekend getaway, an anniversary celebration, business trip, or on an educational pursuit, we would be honored to have you as our guests at Hostess House. Warmth and hospitality await you.
There are innumerable activities to enjoy while staying in Portland, Oregon where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers merge. Be sure to pack lots of film because there will be limitless "Kodak moments." Also, your innkeeper can provide you with many more suggestions for all-day or Portland distinctive sites to visit in addion to the ones notes here:
All Day Trips (self-guided driving tours)
` Columbia River Gorge - hiking trails and
multiple waterfalls including the magnificant
Multnomah Falls.
` Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center is located
45 miles east of Portland in Stevenson, WA.
` The Oregon Garden is located 40 miles southeast
of Portland. Plant and flower lovers will find
this garden a "heavenly" paradise.
` North Willamette Valley Wine Country. There
are 46 wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes.
` An outing to Mount St. Helen, Mt. Hood or the
Oregon coast to view its majestic beauty and
renown sites are a must for many travelers,
too.
Special Attractions in Portland
` Chinatown/Downtown/Oldtown - Classic Chinese
Garden, notably authentic; Pioneer Courhouse
Square and Waterfront Park.
` Crystal Spring Rhododendron Garden.
` Forest Park - Country's largest natural park
with biking and hiking trails.
` Mission Theater.
` Museums - Portland Art Museum, Oregon History
Center, Children's Museum, American
Advertising Museum, Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (OMSI).
` Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and The John
McLoughlin House are located in Oregon City.
Daily guided tours March through October.
` Pearl District - Portland's Arts District.
` Pittock Mansion - Experience the charm of a
lost era.
` The famous Powell's Books, world's largest new
and used bookstore; and The Grotto will also
be on many traverlers "must visit" lists.
` Saturday Market features local handcrafted
items and homemade foods. Open Saturday and
Sundays March to December 24th.
` Unique Shops - Hawthorne, NW 23rd, and Old
Sellwood.
` Vancouver Reserve - a short, peasurable drive
to Vancouver WA.
` Washington Prk - Home of the Foestry Center,
Japanese Gardens (one of the most authentic
gardens ouside Japan), the Oregon Zoo, Rose
Gardens (including The International Rose Tea
Garden) and the Vietnam Memorial.
View our web site: www.hostesshouse.com
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Your host(s): Milli Laughlin
5758 N.E. Emerson Street
Portland, OR 97218-2406
1.800.760.7799, Toll Free
503-282-7892, Telephone
None, Fax
Web Site: www.hostesshouse.com
Email:
hostess@hostesshouse.com
Guest Rooms:
2, both with private bath
Rates:
$75 - $85
Online Availability:
View availability
Type(s) of Breakfast Served:
Allergy Restricted
Atkins Diet
Full Traditional Breakfast
South Beach Diet
The Zone Diet
Vegan
Vegetarian
Well Suited For:
Business Travel
Extended Stay
Family Travel
Honeymoons
Romantic Escape
Vacation Getaway
Guest Room Amenities:
CD Player & CD's
Children Welcome/Inquire
Credit Cards Accepted
DVD/VCR Player
Fireplace/Wood Stove
Gardens
Guest Phone
Internet Access/Wireless
Microwave
No pets
Private Bath
Private Deck/Patio
Refrigerator
Smoke-Free
Smoking Outside
Television
VCR
Washer/Dryer
Area Activities:
Amusement Parks/Water Parks
Antiquing
Art Galleries
Biking
Birding/Wildlife
Golfing
Hiking
Historical Sites
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Museums
National/State Parks
Outlet Malls
River Rafting
Shopping
Skiing
Train Rides
Wineries/Wine Tasting
Number of Bedrooms:
2
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