We've gone to La Conner for New Year's Eve many times over the last 10 years & although we've strayed elsewhere a couple of years, we always come back. This is the first time we've tried the Hotel Planter & we're glad we did. The hotel info stated, "if you look carefully you may see a partial view of the channel" so we didn't expect to really see much but it was a nice view overlooking La Conner's Main Street, with the bridge and water view off to the south. I appreciated their candor & had no expectations so was very happy. It was fun people watching and the town is wonderfully bedecked (in a casual, warm, authentic way, not glitzy & commercial). The staff was pleasant & helpful, though very low-key as they're multi-taskers. The hotel is very conveniently located, amidst shops and restaurants. The room was very clean with crisp & comfortable bedding & furnishings. It is a National Historic Inn, but renovated so has all of the old world charm, without the mustiness that often goes along with staying in an old hotel. We will definitely come back & stay here. The only odd thing was the hours of the outdoors spa (6 p.m.-11 p.m.) but we learned it was because the owners have an art gallery, which opens into the courtyard area where the spa gazebo shares outdoor gallery space. It was not overly inconvenient - I was more interested in checking out the courtyard than the spa as it was delightful. La Conner could use another restaurant but there are a couple of good ones with a very short walk. Great birding nearby.
- Planter Hotel La Conner
