The Lodge at St Edward Park

Excellent stay with the proximity to many trails. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped. We really enjoyed the library space where we could get snacks and beverages for no extra cost. I would appreciate the property even more had it had a hot tub and a swimming pool, but even without these amenities the stay was pleasant.

The lodge is a beautiful, restored historical building with a large lawn, and some walking areas lead down to the lake. The restaurant inside the hotel used to have excellent food, but since they changed the chef, it is not the same, unfortunately. The hotel is located in a state park, and it is well managed. It is a quiet and peaceful place.

Located within miles of Seattle, this hotel was like the experiences we have had in Europe. Far far beyond its competition.

I was disappointed that such a high priced (per my budget) accommodation offered no hot tub spa. The hair conditioner dispenser in shower did not work. There was not night light in bedroom or bathroom. Being seniors who get up to go to the bathroom at light this is a bit of a safety issue.

Highly recommend!
The rooms are small but luxury appointments, beds are quite comfortable with pillow selection with quality options.
Note: no refrigerator in room, but do offer personal sized ice offerings, so if you need anything to stay cold, bring a small cooler.
The private “Library” (game room) a surprise highlight! Comfortable furnishings and a wall full of assortment of board games and table games, chess set, backgammon.
A fun hidden treasure for enjoying time with friends and family.
The staff is the star here!
Every staff member here, are happy to be of assistance,the valet and front desk were helpful with our arrival and check out ease.
The Chefs are skilled! WOWZERS!
And waitstaff are friendly and knowledgeable, with all of the menu and wine selection options.
Both Bar services have crafted and skilled and creative bartenders also.
We’ll need to return on a dryer day and explore the grounds and area but it was an amazing experience for us and actually enjoyed being there with a storm outside! I think it created a sense of “Stay and enjoy” happily.

Staff was all very helpful and engaging. The standard room is a bit tight but had all the amenities we needed and the bed was very comfortable. I really enjoyed the original details of the hotel and the carful modernization. We enjoyed walking the park and all the other available amenities

This is an update for my family's Sept 2025 stay. We are a local family & chose The Lodge for recovery from a traumatic family event. Our room: #412. 1-nite cost: $568. In my now-deleted review (Trip Advisor doesn’t have an option to update a review instead it must be deleted and replaced with a new one), I explained our 1-star experience & how it only added to our trauma. A face-to-face discussion, written letter and a detailed Trip Advisor review resulted in a management response. This review is to say that I appreciate that we were given a one night free stay in a nice room and a generous credit for the restaurant. I returned (solo) for the night of my birthday. The room: #523. This time all amenities in the room, the plumbing & HVAC worked properly and our stay was relaxing. 5 stars given for the ambiance and management’s response to the September debacle. Of note: 1. the beds are plush which means, for me, not enough support for a less-than-youthful back, and; 2. Be sure to spend time in the Library, which is the place for bottled water, snacks, reading materials, puzzles and board games. There’s a happy hour served there, too – but not on the day of our visit, and; 3. The fitness room has nice equipment, and/ 4. The spa services are the best!

Don't be fooled by "this used to be a seminary". The hotel is well-modeled and equipped with everything you would need. WiFi is clear even though the area is secluded. Food and drink are excellent. Rooms are clean and well maintained.

The Lodge at St. Edward Park is in a lovely park setting. They do need to rethink their ADA rooms that are too far fro the elevators and the tub walls are too tall for an elderly person to use comfortably.

The general aesthetic was nice. Conveniences of the bars and restaurant was great. Loved the hiking trails and playground nearby. Bed was comfy and room was clean for the most part.

What a fantastic 2 night stay in a wonderful spot, with amazing staff. We have never felt so welcomed as we did at The Lodge at St. Edward Park. We will definitely be back!

Spacious and historical hotel!

For recovery from a traumatic family event, my son & I chose this hotel for assured comfort & relaxation - as would be expected for a 4-star facility. Our room: #412. 1-nite cost: $568. The HVAC did not work and, according to the wall thermostat, the room temp was 80º even tho it was set at 65º. We were given an electric fan as a solution but the room never cooled down. The shower stall leaked water and flooded the floor. The toilet kept running after flushing & required removing the tank cover to stop. The handles on the sink faucet were installed backwards. The soap dispenser in the shower didn't work (only figured out when already naked & wet in the shower). The space between the bedframe & wall was so narrow that I bumped into the finial (decorative piece on top of the bedframe) which caused huge pain and a massive bruise right at my hip joint (picture). All of this told to management in-person with follow-up letter later the same day. At the time of check-out, the management response was $100 deducted from the bill ... which I said was not appropriate for a 1-star experience at a 4-star facility. In response to my written letter, no response has been received. No apology. No nothing. We live in the local area with choice of several 4-star hotels. But we wanted access to the spa and to the state park. Due to the injury to my leg, I was not able to take a walk in the park. This stay only added more trauma to our lives.

Amazing staff across the board. Rachelle from reception is a super star.

Its a beautiful property, exceedingly quiet and clean. It isn't near much in terms of activities and things to do. Lovely place to go spend time with family and have a quiet time. I did not like the light in bathroom goes on automatically in the night when you get up, wakes everyone in the room up. Great comfy beds as well.

I did not enjoy my stay here. I spent $400 on a room for one night. I was not given the room I booked and faced a brick wall. After I complained to the front desk I was sent to a room that had a buzzing sound that continuously went off. A prior guest had a similar experience and left a review about the buzzing room I sadly ignored. Now I empathise with them. The room was small. Also, the bedding had holes and the bathroom sink was cracked. I tried the in room dining (room service) and did not receive what was listed on the menu. The meal was supposed to come with Dungeness crab and tender greens. I mentioned this to the front desk and Cedar + Elm (the restaurant) and was told to wait for a call. I waited half an hour and went to talk to them in person when they did not respond. They told me they called me back but I didn’t answer. This was untrue. Next they told me I received everything I should have for my meal. Untrue again. They were rude and treated me poor. I pointed out their in room dining app menu, which I scanned in my room via QR code, was not the same as the printed menu. They never apologized but acknowledged the chef had not updated the in room dining app menu yet to reflect current offerings and to just get something else. I was done with this place by then and missed watching the sunset for my birthday on the lake because they wasted so much of my time. By the time I walked down I was in pitch dark. Oh, and my “Birthday Dinner” was a tiny smashed together lump of cured salmon with some gross sour tasting breadsticks. Overall rotten hotel experience which I flew in from another state for.

Loved our stay with friendly staff, new and clean guest rooms, and the wonderful location surrounded by the park. This hotel was very dog friendly and had many areas inside and outside to explore and we were allowed to bring our dog everywhere except for inside the actual restaurants and bars but two of those had either little tables just in the lobby area we could sit with him or outside on the patio. We will definitely be back and recommend to others.

It’s a fantastic property, just know that the rooms are TINY!