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235 C St.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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“Over and above the call!”

Harrison House Suites

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5 of 5 stars
Princeton, NJ
13 Sep 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

I've never written a review but felt compelled since our experience was so different. When we first arrived, Anna Maria asked about our tastes and recommended an ideal lunch spot. The location was great & the room included many wonderful extra touches. The soaps were awesome. The kitchen was well stocked included wonderful teas, microwave popcorn, fresh OJ & a spice rack. (I almost never cook when I'm away b/c who wants to buy entire bottles of herbs to fix a single meal?) The housekeeping was excellent. In addition to the standard stuff, they washed & put away the dish & glasses we left in the sink. They had treats waiting for the kids. Kids borrowed a couple videos from their library. We had reservations to go whale watching and the place called & cancelled us under an hour before we were supposed to set sail. Anna Maria made a few phonecalls (because she knows everyone on the Island) and got us booked with another outfit. She also let me keep the book I was reading (Devil wears Prada) from the inroom library. The food was so good, I'm not surprised Anna Maria has published a cookbook! Exceeded our expectations.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The proprietor, the breakfast, the room details,
    • Disliked — Renovating parking lot
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Call in advance and tell Anna Maria your likes & dislikes.
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gotttravel's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 13 September 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Not a good value”

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2 of 5 stars
Portland, Oregon
26 Aug 2006
2/4 found this review helpful

We stayed four nights at the Harrison House in Friday Harbor and were disappointed. The room was dusty, the shower door would not close properly and the towels smelled like mildew. One day, the maid left a bunch of wet towels and trash in our room and we found broken glass in the sink. Our first day there, we stepped out of the shower to find a painter at our window noisily scraping off loose paint. We asked the owners if they could hold off on the painting until we were gone from our room. He was back in a couple of days in exactly the same spot. The traffic was loud and noisy right outside our window. A truck idled for about 30 minutes filling our room with the smell of deisel. We were in the Orcas suite, supposedly one of the nicer units. The breakfasts were the only bright spot, but that's a lot of hassle for a good breakfast. After we persisted we got a modest discount off of our room. We wished we had stayed somewhere else. B&B's are hit and miss. This one missed.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfasts were good.
    • Disliked — It was noisy and they had repairs going on without offering discounts.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Always ask if they are doing upgrades or repairs and ask for a discount if you choose to stay there.
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kcbomber's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 26 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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Management Response
Harrison_Innkeeper, Owner/Innkeeper
(Management representative)
29 Apr 2007
We purchased the Harrison House in January 2005. During that time, we have undertaken many major renovation projects to increase the guest experience of this historic property. We have redone the interiors of all five guest suites including new furniture, linens and window treatments; installed a new commercial kitchen in our Garden Café where we serve breakfast; replaced the main deck and installed an extensive landscape design with fountains and ponds. Much of this work occurs during the winter when guests are not around. But unfortunately, in the northwest, the only option for exterior painting is during the summer months when the weather is warm and dry. The contractors that we use are incredibly sensitive to our guests’ privacy and comfort. They work from 10 until 4 pm when our guests are out around the Island enjoying the many activities San Juan Island has to offer.

In this particular situation, our painters misunderstood our instructions and started work on the side of the house where these guests were staying. When these guests brought it to our attention, we apologized and immediately moved the painters to the other side of the house which was unoccupied.

These guests requested special Gluten Free breakfasts each morning. Each morning we delivered them a specially prepared breakfast accommodating their dietary requests. Each afternoon, we also delivered them special gluten free cookies. We pride ourselves on our food service using the freshest ingredients from the local farms on the Islands. Despite the fact that we serve upwards of 60 guests each day, we take the time to ensure that all of our guests have a wholesome savory start to their day and can fully experience our breakfast service whether they observe gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, low fat, vegan or kosher diets.

These guests called to complain about the towels and trash and my husband and I personally went to their room and immediately delivered to them a stack of brand new towels and removed the trash.

We did our very best to offer these guests a quality experience as we do to all of our guests that walk through out doors. Unfortunately, despite our best intentions, we some fell short in these guests’ eyes. In 2006, we hosted 3,597 guests and as you can see by the other trip advisor listings, the guest comments on our web site and the notoriety we have received by major travel publications, this was not a typical guest experience to say the least. We assure you that Dave and I and our staff at the Harrison House and our sister property the Tucker House Inn will do everything possible to make your stay with us enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you.

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“Friendly, clean, and great location.”

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5 of 5 stars
New York
31 Jul 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Had a great stay at the Harrison House. The owners and the innkeeper are super friendly and every request was accommodated with enthusiasm. The food was first rate and they made a special dinner for our group of four adults and five children taking into account the children's different ages, likes and dislikes. Our room was very comfortable and clean. Easy walk to town.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The owners and the food.
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Skimat's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 31 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“Loved the Harrison House Suites”

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5 of 5 stars
Friday Harbor, WA
5 May 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

We stayed this past weekend for a quick relaxing vacation. The Harrison House Suites seemed like a home away from home, replete with our own family in the Innkeepers. The breakfasts were gourmet feasts- we could hardly finish the desert course.

The room we stayed in Overlooked the harbor- and we had our own hot tub which was surprisingly clean and well kept. It was just so peaceful looking out at the boats passing- we could have stayed in the room and never even ventured out to the town. But we eventually did- on foot- as the "main" street and attractions are about 2 blocks away. when we came home there were warm homemade cookies waiting for us.

Overall, the bed and breakfast is very clean and almost luxurious- ti's much nicer than other places we've stayed here. Now that we found it, we will definitely book here exclusively from here on out.

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SeastheDay's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2006
Member since: 07 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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“Stay Here!!”

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA, USA
19 Feb 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

My husband and I booked the San Juan Suite at the last minute so got a pretty good deal and although it was still fairly expensive, it was worth it! The suite was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The linens smelled sooo good and the bed and pillows were so comfortable. AnnaMaria and her husband (I can't remember his name) were excellent hosts, suggesting what we do on the island and in town for dinner and entertainment. This was one of the nicest B&Bs we've stayed in and we've done a lot of travelling!!! The hosts really make the place but the cool suite helped too. The breakfast was unusual (but good!) so don't expect the basic, boring standard breakfast and you'll love it.

We will stay here again for sure!

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pumisimo's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2006
Member since: 18 September 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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