The Inn at 2nd & C

We visited during a weekend street fair and enjoyed the live band playing in the ballroom. Cocktails and dancing added a festive energy that made the evening memorable. We had originally booked through a third-party platform, and prior to arrival, my husband called the hotel directly to ask about the Moonraker room... the one Bill Murray had previously stayed in. The staff member told us we were all set and said she was holding that room for us. At no point did she clarify that our reservation was for a different room type. So it came as a surprise when we checked in and were not placed in the Moonraker room but rather a queen room with no TV. This was not the room we had been led to believe was waiting for us. Our travel companions received both email and text confirmations, but we didn’t receive any. I called the night before check in just to confirm our reservation, fully expecting we were confirmed for the Moonraker room based on the earlier conversation. After our stay, I spoke with the owner directly and truly appreciated how she listened and took the time to make things right. She kindly offered us a future stay in the Moonraker room at a discounted rate, which was incredibly generous and shows she values her guests. One thing I’ve since learned is that booking through third-party platforms can sometimes lead to miscommunications like this. It also takes a significant cut from small local businesses. If you’re considering staying at this historic boutique hotel in Eureka, I highly recommend booking directly with the property. It helps avoid confusion and better supports the people behind the stay. The staff was friendly and the location is fantastic, but clearer communication during that first call would have helped manage expectations. That said, the owner’s follow-up made a lasting impression. This could have easily been a five-star experience... and I genuinely look forward to returning.

Loved this place! Charming, romantic and lovingly restored Victorian inn. The room was cozy and perfectly Victorian but with all needed modern amenities. The Inn is right at the end/beginning of Old Town Eureka, which is full of charming shops and restaurants. We always felt perfectly safe in the area. We felt that the pricing made it a good value, that the place was clean, and that every single employee we encountered was smart, kind and helpful. The yoga/meditation room was lovely and a real bonus.

Wanted to like it, but... The building is charming but needs better maintenance and some tasteful updates. The elevator has a strong musty smell. Our room was small with a tiny bathroom and looked nothing like the photos of "deluxe king" rooms on the booking site. There were scuffs and dings on the paint, the corners of the carpets were dusty, and there was no way to adjust the temperature. The beds in this hotel are creaky — we clearly heard people going at it *vigorously* in the room above ours at 9am! On the plus side, the location is good, continental breakfast in the lobby was nice, and parking is free.