Norblad Hotel

This hotel is fantastically quirky and comfortable. The service was excellent, and our room was small but nicely appointed. As others have mentioned, the walls and windows are thin so some street noise made its way in, but they provide earplugs (and it’s Astoria—not the busiest city in the world). Also, the proximity to Fort George is so dangerous.

check in procedures bazaar. 4pm. Not 2 pm if room clean, would not check. Came back at 3:40pm. Told could not check in since not 4pm. Really??? Is my room clean? Well, I will check. Walked 28 ft tp across hall from front desk to room 207. Room clean and ready. Still 3:40 pm not 4pm. BUT I guess I could go ahead and at least start your check in process and by then it should be real close to 4pm and you can enter your room. Customer service, flexibility, my ass. Told him at 2pm was fishing at world famous salmon fishery in Astoria next morning, need to leave hotel by 4 am. Nope. Got in room at 4pm. Got our all cold weather clothing, full rain suit, rubber boots, no shower, went and got a dinner, in bed by 7:30pm, awake at 3:15am, loaded car with gear, dropped key in slot, gone by 4am. An extra 2 hrs would have been great, but was not an option or even something they would consider. Rigid beyond belief. I will spread the word to all my friends that travel to Astoria to fish that this place is to be avoided. I am 69 yrs old. Never seen adherence to such strict rules in all the places I have stayed all over the world. Never seen such poor customer service to accommodate ones needs or requests. Bazaar to say the least.

We really enjoyed our stay. The only thing that would possibly be an improvement would be an ice machine and a small fridge for the room. The location is fantastic!

Bathrooms and showers were SUPER CLEAN and down the hall. I was nervous that it would be uncomfortable, but it wasn’t at all. Bathrobes were provided.

Everything was awesome and great recommendations for food and entertainment.