Buona Sera Inn

My husband and I were passing through Grants Pass on a Saturday night and were desperate for a place to lay our head for the night. The chain hotels were either sold out or outrageously priced! We drove passed Buona Sera. I was skeptical because it was a really small motel that looked a little sketchy from the road. I looked up reviews real quick on Trip Advisor and Unilocal,was excited to see so many fabulous reviews, and quickly turned around! What a fabulous little gem! We took the last room for the night… a king room for $ 99 and we managed to get a 10% discount. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Front desk staff when we checked in and at breakfast were friendly. Continental breakfast was basic. Overall, we would definitely recommend this super cute motel!

A night at the Buona Sera Inn bears little resemblance to a night at a ho-​hum, run-​of-​the-​mill airport or right-​off-​the-​freeway motel. Firstly, my room was immaculate and had a first-​rate mattress. and a shower that invited me to stay longer! Each room is unique and whimsically-​decorated. Although I did not take advantage of the Continental breakfast, it was nice to know that it was an option. High-​quality sheets and towels plus a functioning air-​conditioner and cable TV meant that I drifted off to sleep easily and had no interruptions during the night. It is the height of tree-​pollination season and there was a full box of tissues on the nightstand. Heaven! Luxury! Oops! Forgot to mention that their rates are MORE than reasonable and owners and staff were very thoughtful and personable. To quote Mr. Schwartzenegger «Ah’ll be BOCK!»

Ok, so I’m surprised that I am giving a motel a four star rating but here is why…
1. IMMACULATELY clean and comfortable.
2. There was somehow a miscommunication about the arrival date — the Inn rectified easily with no penalty.
3. The desk staff took it upon themselves to open the office a half an hour early on the morning of our departure to be sure we could enjoy the breakfast offerings — which were really good! We had a long drive ahead of us and that saved us a stop, thank you again very much Buona Sera :)

Fantastic place to stay. Rooms were cleaned and well stocked, and continental breakfasted included. This wasn’t your run of the mill hotel, as they kept a careful eye out for details likes the navy blue towels that weren’t your trashy quality towels, and decorative sink handles which really accentuated the feel of the room.
Warm water, AC and heater, even DirecTV and a flatscreen! Not that I’m the type to use such things, but to have them available was nice. SUPER friendly staff, pleasure to chat with and pleasure to deal with. Very accommodating at the end of a tough drive, and an overall excellent experience.
Can’t stress enough how willing the staff was to help out, and provide anything they thought the room was lacking. If we pass through this area and need to stop again, we will definitely be stopping at this hotel once more!

I needed a short stay, on very short notice. No problem! Linda was very friendly and helpful with my reservation and the room exactly suited my needs. Very clean room and bed linens had been recently laundered. Bathroom small by contemporary standards, but all of the small things associated with bigger hotels were there. The fully enclosed shower had a narrow entry, but was quite nice once inside. I did not expect a kitchen, but that was included too. The flat-​screen TV had a wider selection of channels than most big hotels. Although it is a one story motel-​style inn, the parking lot was not noisy and the rooms pretty well insulated, so I slept soundly. For the price, I would say that this inn is the best bargain you are likely to find anywhere. I would have given it five stars, but you just wouldn’t believe it given the price.

We stayed in the Tuscany Room, and it was a nice surprise. This is indeed a motel, but they make the most of the space in the room. We had 2 full beds, each in their own rooms, which were connected to a common living room and a full kitchen. Everything was clean and working. There was a continental breakfast, which was a bit limited in scope (no bagels), but good enough. The price was reasonable and the area seemed safe.

Quaint, friendly, clean, and good price!
John and Mardie are wonderful hosts and innkeepers. The inn is conveniently located and close to the downtown area. Our room was beautifully decorated but yet functional and clean. It was roomy to have all our bags in and not feel crowded. The bathroom was clean and towels are nice and soft. The breakfast had a nice selection too.

It was a weekend of record-​breaking high temperatures in Grants Pass, and the first thing we noticed when we walked into our room, the Parkview room, was that the air conditioner had been turned on for us and it was amazingly, wonderfully cool! No complaints about this place! Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff friendly and helpful. The rooms were reasonably priced. No pool, but I’m not sure where they’d put one anyway. We would definitely stay at the Buona Sera Inn again!

An absolute gem. The rooms are classy, classic, and clean. The rooms carry a charm almost never found. The site is cozy and immaculate. The staff is warm hearted and most efficient. They know the area intimately and give great advice. If you wish to experience the charm of a gracious past try this wonderful location

For the price this place was great! Blue Moon room was cute, clean, with new laminate floors. Very friendly owners. Continental breakfast included fresh coffee, fresh pastries, juices and yogurts.

I was looking for a place to stay on the way to somewhere else. Just needed a place to sleep and didn’t want to spend a lot. I searched several different cities and finally came across a hotel that seemed to meet my requirements.
Buona Sera Inn is a clean, quiet, comfortable, and safe place. It was the perfect resting place.
The rooms all have themes and different prices. You can find one to meet your budget. The office closes at 10pm and check in is by appointment only after that. Pay attention to your arrival time. I made it before 10 and check-​in was quick and easy. We got room 5 ($ 64 with tax). I liked the colors and style of the room. It was big and clean. It also smelled really fresh too. They definitely scrub this place and keep things immaculate. The room has a small kitchen with appliances, dishes, and silverware. The bathroom is a little small. This is not a major problem but for a clumsy person like me I’m knocking things over left and right.
They also have a breakfast with a few healthy options included.
I’ve traveled a lot and I’m commissioned as a travel writer so I’ve seen and experienced a lot. The good, bad, and ugly. While this place was comfortable there is a definite lack of diversity in the area (not just the hotel but the city as well) which can be felt. It’s not the obvious blatant stuff but the smaller things that do get noticed.
Still, the owners try hard and have pride in their property and their work.

We stopped by this place on the way to CA. The place seems very abandoned at night, but once you stay it will be otherwise. The room is very well designed from the inside. We stayed in a one bed room. It was very clean and organized. The bathroom could be very small for you. It has a little kitchen with a kitchen table and two chairs, and has some silverware and dishes for you to use. It also includes a microwave and a fridge.
The place has a good breakfast: coffee, some juice, cereal, and muffins.
The only downfall about this area is that it is not diverse, which made me uncomfortable at the beginning when i came to get my breakfast. I felt that i was not welcomed by the owner as my partner was.
However, it is due to the area is not used to a multicultural environment.
Overall, the place is quite, clean, nicely designed, and affordable.
I would give this place four stars if it is not for the reason stated above.

John and Mardie are about as gracious, helpful, and friendly as hosts can be. We were there many times before I finally got around to this review. The rooms will be outfitted with very clean beds, towels, etc., and you cannot beat the reasonable price. They will provide you with excellent Tillamook yogurt and keurig coffee in the morning. The heater will keep you very warm while you watch a free movie on cable. They have pretty fast free wifi and your car is conveniently parked right outside your door. Best value around and, like I said the owners are GREAT! Would definitely be back.

Inexpensive, cute, quaint, and VERY clean room & bathroom (Eleganzia room is where I stayed). The innkeepers were very friendly, made me feel welcome. I’m writing this review right now, eating my complimentary Corn Pops cereal & drinking Keurig brewed coffee w/​vanilla creamer ferried to my room by moi on a little serving tray…& I’m sitting in my small, cozy, clean, warm room.
I could hear the traffic outside until it died down after midnight, & there is a very faint musty odor in the room, not bad, & not unexpected for an old building no matter how clean. I’m not complaining: both are to be expected & can’t be fixed & I’m ok with that, but I’m telling you in case something like that would bother you. Their little courtyard is convenient, you park right near your room. You can tell the innkeepers take pride in their investment & really try to make a traveler feel comfortable.
If you’re expecting the 5 star reviews to mean this place has amenities like a pool, gym, laundry, oversized rooms… move on or adjust your expectations. This place is PERFECT for someone like me: on a budget, hoping for a cheap place with no druggies, hookers, or cockroaches. so this very clean & friendly place was an unexpected gem for me. I like the hardwood floor: I have allergies & dusty or old carpets make them flare up.
Room had microwave (so I could make my nighttime mint tea, yay!), fridge, hairdryer, & even wineglasses. I was staying in Grants Pass for the night, thinking about sleeping in my car, but um, too cold! Too scary! Called Buona Sera @ 6:15 pm, spoke to very nice John, & booked the room for $ 59. Much better ‘Plan B’. :)

This is a great little Inn. The owners are so friendly and accommodating. The rooms are great and have comfy beds. We stayed in room 7 «morning glory». It had a kitchenette, wine glasses and a cork screw! They have a continental breakfast in the morning, complete with little trays to bring plenty of goodies to your room for your family members that are still in bed.

The best place to stay in Grants Pass, by far. Very tidy, clean and comfortable rooms. Filled with charm and personality. The owners are very friendly. A continental b’fast is included. They have a Kurig K-​cup coffee machine in the office, so bring your favorite brew, or select one of theirs.

I really enjoyed my stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. I was on a week long trip from S. California to Oregon, and this place was my favorite. I will definitely be back.

This lovely place is a great value and more importantly, to me, it was immaculately Clean! First impressions upon driving by — might dissuade you, but the reviews here were so positive, I stayed two nights and it was Fabulous.
The room was perfect for me, traveling alone, and absolutely clean in every corner with fresh linens and towels. There was a small fridge and microwave if needed. The atmosphere was quiet and private. The continental breakfast was minimal, though enough, if you’re on the run to get the day started.
The owners, Mardie and John, have been there for just over a year and are wonderful hosts, very helpful and personable. They go out of their way to do all they can to make sure your stay is a wonderful experience.
A few small things I would have liked as additions: a luggage rack to have my suitcase off the floor, a shelf for my stuff in the bathroom and a clock in the room, though I used my phone which was fine. The air conditioner was noisy but more importantly the room was COOL as the temps outside were 100+
I absolutely recommend this Inn.
I’ll be returning on my next trip to Grants Pass.

This place was awesome! Owners were so great. They close up the office around 8 – 9 but my girlfriend and I called before and they waited for us to get in around midnight. How sweet is that?
We stayed at #10 the «Starry Night» room and it was fantastic.
Rooms are quaint but lots of amenities, and I really can’t say how much I liked the owners. Next time we’re going to Portland we’ll definitely be back! Thank you!!!

Stopped here mid way on our road trip to Portland. Very clean and comfortable stay. Super friendly staff and excellent service. Rates were also very reasonable.
The room was a little smaller than the pictures would indicate, but that’s typical. Lots of traffic noise from the busy street was the only complaint. Definitely avoid the low numbered rooms if you can, maybe the others don’t experience the noise as much.
Each of the rooms at this motel were a different configuration with a unique decorating theme. It was quirky and fun and overall would recommend for a quick stopover and a memorable experience!