1859 Summer 2009

Stephanie Inn
The calming effect
of the ocean can be
greatly enhanced at
the Stephanie Inn's
new spa.
Stephanie Inn Cannon Beach
Just steps from the beach and with up-close views of the 250-foothigh
Haystack Rock, the Stephanie Inn has long been one of the
places to stay on the Oregon coast. And a recent $5 million headto-toe
update makes this classic Cannon Beach getaway that much
more compelling. All 41 of the inn’s rooms and suites have been
revamped with new décor and fully-renovated bathrooms. Another
notable addition: The hotel’s new spa includes two treatment rooms,
each with steam shower, Finnish sauna and jetted soaking tub. A
good place to curl up with a book and a glass of wine, the inn’s renowned
reading room was renovated for comfort.
Info: 800.633.3466/stephanie-inn.com 12+
Excelsior Inn Eugene
In 1993, Chef Maurizio Paparo revamped this circa 1912 University
of Oregon sorority house into a European-style restaurant and
inn. Paparo, who is a stickler for using local ingredients in his native
Italian cuisine, also pulled in local artists to create the stained
glass and iron work that add authenticity to the Excelsior’s Old
World décor. The inn’s 14 rooms, meanwhile, are decked out with
marble and tile bathrooms, cherry furniture and soft linens. The
effect is classic yet comfortable, like a good home-cooked meal.
Info: 800.321.6963/excelsiorinn.com
Tu Tu' Tun Lodge gold beach
The Tu Tu' Tun Lodge (pronounced too-TOOT-in) takes its name
from the indigenous Tututni, known as the "people by the water."
And, no doubt, a visit to this retreat on Rogue River–where Chinook
salmon run in the spring and fall, and steelhead run in the
summer and winter–is all about the water. All of the lodge’s 16
rooms and two suites have river views, and many have fireplaces
and outdoor soaking tubs. A hot breakfast du jour, as well as a
hearty spread of homemade muffins, granola and local berries,
awaits guests in the morning. In the evening, you can partake in
the lodge’s own take on a Northwest Indian “potlatch,” which is
likely to include a mesquite-grilled catch of the day and the inn’s
signature hot lemon-cranberry popovers. There’s more to the
lodge, of course, than eating and sleeping. Take one of the lodge’s
sea kayaks to explore the Rogue on your own, or hire a guide and
head upstream into the Wild and Scenic section of the river, which
is not only home to some of the best fly-fishing in the country, it’s
a great place to spy eagles, osprey, otters and the occasional bear.
Info: 800.864.6357/tututun.com
Historic hotel Restaurant Complimentary breakfast
Fitness center 12+ Kids age 12 and older
City/Cultural
Outdoorsy Swimming pool Evening wine
Spa Beach Pet friendly
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