My husband and I had dreamed of staying at Salish Lodge for nearly a decade. We visit Snoqualmie Falls often, remembered the lodge from Twin Peaks, and always saw it as an iconic destination. Because of that, we decided to splurge on a room that cost over $700.
Unfortunately, the stay was very underwhelming. The front desk staff were excellent, but the lodge itself did not meet expectations. We paid extra for a waterfall view room, yet the view was mostly blocked by trees and rocks. The room was comfortable, and the bed, pillows, and pillow menu were standout features, but overall it felt more like a nice $300 room than a luxury $700 experience.
What surprised us most was how little there was to do without paying extra. Aside from the gift shop, lobby, and bar, public space felt limited. The hot tub and lounge area required an additional fee, which felt unreasonable at this price point.
Food and beverage were the biggest disappointment. Drinks were expensive, dinner was bland and unimpressive, and my salmon was slightly overcooked and flavorless. Breakfast was worse: soggy French toast, overdone pancakes, and flavors that did not work well together.
Overall, Salish Lodge felt like a property relying on its reputation more than delivering a true luxury experience.