McMenamins Anderson School

Hotels
8.7 (322 reviews)
18607 Bothell Way Northeast , Bothell , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique themed property and ambience
Lovely gardens and outdoor spaces (fire pits)
Extensive amenities (movie theater, pool, entertainment)
Friendly and helpful staff (many positive mentions)
Dog-friendly accommodations and touches
Clean and well-maintained rooms in many reports
Quiet rooms / good location for events
Cons:
Rooms/building described as old with dim or dreary lighting
On-site food and drink perceived as expensive
Inconsistent restaurant service; understaffing reported
Occasional operational issues (false fire alarm reported)
Some broken or worn furniture reported
Mixed food quality — some found dishes plain
Wayfinding/signage and lack of in-room coffee in some cases

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple guests described rooms as clean or 'immaculate'; general reports indicate good housekeeping overall.
Service
9.2
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and efficient, though there are notable incidents of understaffing and slow/absent restaurant service.
Location
9.2
Lovely grounds and gardens, quiet street-side rooms and convenient for nearby events; setting repeatedly praised.
Room Quality
7.2
Multiple guests reported the building/rooms feel old, with dim or dreary lighting, garden-level rooms especially gloomy, and some broken furniture concerns.
Amenities
9.7
On-site amenities (movie theater, pool, fire pits, multiple restaurants, entertainment evenings, dog-friendly touches) are frequently highlighted as standout features.
Value for Money
7.3
Guests repeatedly noted high food and dining prices and expensive breakfast; many chose to eat off-campus because of cost.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Mixed reports: several guests praised delicious meals and patio dining, while others found offerings plain or experienced slow/poor service in specific outlets.
Overall Experience
9.4
Most reviews describe a unique, delightful stay with excellent ambience and memorable grounds; negatives (pricing, occasional service lapses, room dimness) did not outweigh the positive impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:42

Property Description

Unique Features:
McMenamins Anderson School stands out with its part indoor/outdoor pool and a historic movie theatre, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for guests.

Historic Charm:
Experience a stay like no other in rooms that were once classrooms, each equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. The blend of history and comfort creates a truly memorable stay.

Dining and Entertainment:
Indulge in the diverse dining options with 3 restaurants, 2 featuring inviting patios and fire pits. Guests can savor locally brewed beer from the on-site brewery and enjoy live music.

Immerse yourself in the unique charm and entertainment of McMenamins Anderson School - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 322 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Langager • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

What an experience! It is so unique, it is themed without being cliche or cosplay.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Fox • couple • us
8
All the amenities were very impressive even though we didn’t use them—movie theater, pool etc
Pros:

Breakfast very good, albeit expensive as everything these days.

Cons:

Building and rooms old and dim lighting.

Building fire alarm went off erroneously Sunday morning while still sleeping and continued for 5-10 minutes.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • couple • us
8
Really enjoy this location due to the gardens and restaurant options. Fun, casual atmosphere.
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • us
10
primo
Pros:

over the top

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Roselind • couple • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
Perfect Stay
Pros:

Various Restaurants a Plus.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Leona • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • us
10
Wonderful place, exceptional staff.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Prices for food were a little high.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
4
Very understaffed and we finally left the restaurant after searching for a waitress
Pros:

Clean, interesting, vibrant

Cons:

Broken down furniture (wing back chairs in sitting area could actually cause injury)!no coffee in room (who wants to get out of bed and go OUT before you’re even awake) , no signs to find locations….very confusing. No ice in building had to hike to restaurant and they looked surprised that they were to give me some ice. Ventilation system was great. Decor is fabulous and gardens refreshed my soul in in

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • us
10
Wonderful place
Pros:

Everything we needed was available. The grounds were lovely, the fire pits were wonderful.

Cons:

The prices for food are high, so we ended up eating off the campus for half of our stay. But we knew that coming in. It’s the standard Mcminnemans prices.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Raye • couple • us
10
Overall excellent
Pros:

Uniqueness.

Cons:

The Shed would close at 9 but at 8 “ Joshie would say he could make us a drink because he was cleaning up. If you are open till 9 or 10- then that’s your hours. Don’t make guests feel like you are imposing when the facility is open for another hour. This happened on more than 1 evening with him.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
8
Pros:

the staff was very nice and helpful, the plants, lighting, pictures and sitting areas were great. The food was ok, better food would have made the stay much better. We made reservations (as per site recommendation) at Nui Nui, came in told the gal i had a reservation she looked at me like i was crazy and told us to sit anywhere (the place was practically empty- Thursday night 7pm). We sat at a table and waited for over 10 min. no one came by to give us menus or to address us, so we left, saw no wait stay upon leaving. Went to the tavern on the square, was greeted and seated and attended to very promptly. The food was just rather plain (pizza and gumbo).

Cons:

Food

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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dianegY6196UJ • Family
10
Stay Here for an Experience You’ll Truly Enjoy!
Pros:

Staying at Anderson School is like staying in an historic hotel set in a gorgeous garden. The room was immaculate, the food in all of the on site restaurants was delicious, and everyone on the staff was friendly and efficient. Eating on the patio was a special treat and there’s entertainment some evenings. 5 star in every way.

2026-07-21 • via Tripadvisor
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natea295 • Couples
10
Great time!
Pros:

Bothel Anderson School and was fun, clean and relaxing.

2026-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Fred • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Z8470PYdanar • Couples
10
Can't wait to return
Pros:

I loved our room, it was on the street
side, but still quiet . We brought our dog, and they had both a dog bowl and doggie bags ready. We're BedHeads and this has been our favorite stay. Thank you to all the staff!

2026-07-09 • via Tripadvisor