An incredible spot on a scenic plot of land, The Allison is an amazing destination for anyone tasting in the Willamette Valley. This was the second stay I had at the hotel and they did their best to make it a highly memorable stay. We were in room 207 which was large and was one of their typical rooms with a small balcony.
The bathroom was expansive and beautifully done with a large tub in the middle of the room. There were not fancy bathroom products as the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel were unmarked — but they all smelled great. They could have probably brought out some marked designer bathroom products considering the price of the room. As an example, Hotel 1000 in Seattle uses top class Le Labo bathroom products. I had a relaxing bath and some relax time.
The decor was functional and nicely done in an upscale cabin motif, using deep wood and stonework finishings. Carpet was relatively thick and while the room had not recently been remodeled, it presented as modern. The room was essentially divided into two main rooms with a large king sized bed and the bathroom area. While it has been more than ten years since the rooms had been remodeled they do not present as outdated. A fancy Nespresso machine made each morning fully caffeinated. There was also a bar with Riedel stems.
For years I have admired the food and wine program at Jory — one of the great in-house restaurants that you will find. I’ve eaten at Jory many times and the food has been consistently good. We had two chances to dine there and I’ll start with brunch. Having two top Oregon bubbles on their list was really awesome. The NV Flaneur and 2019 Collorary Brut Rose were both beautiful foils that my wife and I enjoyed. I ordered a top notch burger with thick bacon. The patty was perfectly cooked and very juicy. Homemade cesar salad was fantastic with freshly made dressing. The burger was on a fresh brioche bun and was topped with homemade aioli which was a must. It is one of the best burgers that I have tasted in the past year.
We dined at Jory Friday night for dinner. It was an early reservation as we were with our infant and they had top notch service throughout. The wine list is expansive and since we were in Oregon tasting many Oregon wines I opted for the 2014 Clos de Papes Blanc which is a benchmark Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. This one was really singing with its nutty tones and still has so much life to give. We ordered a really good cocktail from the bar, an old-fashioned that was neatly balanced and not too sweet. The bar manager was knowledgeable and kind. Service here is clearly a Vegas-level of quality and effort. I personally hate when you pay a premium for a hotel room and nobody answers the phone downstairs. I’ve stayed at Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton where this is the case. Service was consistently great throughout our stay.
My main was world-class steak, Australian Wagyu. The nutty character from the aging of the steak was really extraordinary. This was cooked perfectly rare. The steak sauce was wonderfully rich without overdoing the flavors of the steak. This was an A+ meal that was beautifully cooked and prepared. We opted not to have dessert wine or dessert as the wine I had chosen was so fabulous and we had not finished it
We headed back to the room and put our baby down while enjoying some of the Chateaneuf du Pape on our private balcony overlooking the moon and stars. When it was time for bed, we nestled down into our king sized mattress, and I’m not exaggerating by saying that the bed was one of the highlights of this stay. I enjoyed a world-class sleep on this incredibly comfortable bed that was medium firmness. Pillows also nicely ranged from soft to firm which gives travelers options. My wife continued to comment on our drive home how much she enjoyed the bed that was even nicer than the Westin Heavenly Bed.
Bottom Line:
We had an amazing stay at The Allison. It was so good that we didn’t want to leave. We had a chance to use the gym and pool before our stay was over which was quiet and private. The gym was 5-star quality with heavy weights for large people like myself. Checkout was a breeze as was the complimentary valley. This is a great way to get out of the city as the grounds there are expansive and it is very quiet. We literally did not hear any of the guests while staying, as rooms are well-insulated and very well-constructed. The stay was calm and relaxing. I’m sure a remodel will be eventually in the works but the room was modern and laid out remarkably well as each room comes with either a porch or balcony for some seclusion. Modern touches like a beautiful stand alone bath and fireplace add to the value. This is not a cheap stay as weekend rates were over 700 plus tax but this place is worth a splurge when you consider location and amenities. Room rates are also less expensive during non-weekends. They could probably upgrade their bathroom spa products to a brand that matches the quality of the hotel. I also encountered some internet issues for part of my stay but other than that the room quality, food quality/service at Jory and service experience was nothing short of 5-star. We will definitely be heading back to The Allison, truly the finest stay you will find in the Willamette Valley.