As usual, when Condé Nast Traveler published its 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, the most cosmopolitan cities nabbed all the top spots for Best US Hotel. Chicago. New York. Los Angeles. Cannon Beach.
Wait…Cannon Beach? Yes, in fact. The Oregon Coast’s own Stephanie Inn nabbed the #3 spot in Conde Nast’s prestigious poll, beating out big names like Hotel Bel-Aire Los Angeles and Four Seasons New York.
So how does a locally owned seaside getaway compete with corporate behemoths like the Ritz Carlton and the Peninsula? According to Meridel Prideaux, who does PR for the Stephanie, it’s more romantic than those big-city boxes:
“For starters, we don’t allow pets or children.”
Of course, the Stephanie has a lot else going for it. Chef Crystal Corbin and Sous Chef Aaron Bedard’s four-course dinners have received national attention, and the two have been invited to serve dinner at the James Beard Foundation in New York City, a rare distinction. As you might guess, service is stellar, and then there’s the fact that each room includes a sea view, a fireplace and a jacuzzi.
But we think it’s the mints. Maid service includes two chocolate Meltaways, custom created for the Stephanie by Phillips Candies, just down the coast in Seaside.
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Damn, the secret is out. Now our fav beach spot will be over run. The food is exquisite at Stephanie Inn. Outstanding.
More romantic because we don’t allow children or pets? Don’t allow, sounds like discrimination to me.
Ohhh nooo. A private business choosing to create a quiet, relaxing atmosphere for adults only. How awful! Quick, somebody call the ACLU! Rowdy kids and barking dogs got rights too!!!
No pets anywhere is an excellent rule and I won’t stay in a hotel where they allow pets which are noisy, smelly and irritating as the people that own them.
As for no kids, well, that’s up to hotel and there are plenty of other places that take kids.
Teresa, Just Leave your dogs and kids at home next time you go to the beach.
You might find out what real vacation and romantic getaway really mean! ;=)
Rowdy kids and barking dogs don’t got no rights on private property. Go bark up another tree.