Best Western Driftwood Inn

Don’t let the back of the hotel turn you away. We turned down a street too soon and found the hotel from the back side. I was a bit distressed until we approached the front end. They are next door to a hotel that is run down and closed which does not make a good first impression. The hotel is very nice with a beautiful front entry and the view is to die for! The staff at check in really made me feel special as an elite member (first time for that, guess I finally earned enough points to reach that level) The location is PRIME, right next to the river. There is a really nice river walk you can enjoy and close to dining and a pub. It is also close to the Friendship garden (beautiful Japanese garden along the river front). Honestly this is one of the nicest hotels I have ever been in. Our room was upstairs and we had a river view. The room had a small peekaboo balcony which we enjoyed the view of the river. The mattress was very comfortable and we had lots of pillows. The shower was tiled very nice and the bathroom had nice little nooks to put items in. Lots of space to put stuff. It also had a nice little butler counter with microwave, fridge and coffeemaker. The breakfast was good with an omelette option and lots of side options to choose from . Unfortunately, my low carb diet only allowed me to have the omelet. My only complaint was a little noisy room cooler. The staff was great at check in and same person at check out. (That does not happen often) I highly recommend this hotel option. Can’t go wrong with a ground floor either. Just one note, they do not have an elevator so if you don’t like stairs or have lots to lug ask for a ground floor room. less

I have no idea why this hotel receives such good reviews. I spent a night here during the pandemic when my dog was hospitalized nearby. I paid top dollar for this room based on glowing reviews. My room smelled strongly of mildew and mold. The front window was on the parking lot and the back window on a brick wall. The furniture looked to be about 30 years old. I kept the windows open because of Covid, and there was noise from the train tracks all night long. The front desk staff person was wearing her mask around her neck rather than over her nose and mouth. The lobby was crowded with unmasked non-distancing clients at breakfast and no precautions were being taken, so I left. Very disappointing, especially for the price. less

We had stayed here before when we came thru Idaho Falls. It is an excellent location and the staff are very friendly and competent. The rooms are clean and nice. I would stay here again if I come back to town. less

Love the location; right across a small street from the Snake River. Great view of the river; quiet part of town. I would stay at this hotel again should I visit Idaho Falls in the future. By the way, the bed was great. Best hotel bed I have ever slept in. less

This hotel is located right on the riverfront parkway with restaurants in walking distance. They offer complimentary bikes which are super fun to ride. This area has spectacular sunsets! The hotel is cozy and the breakfast is great. Even with the Covid restrictions of having to make a reservation and having the attendants serve you the items, it works well. We accidentally left behind a cell phone and I have to commend the integrity of the staff who notified us that it was found before we even realized it! Great location with easy access on and off the freeway. Our only issue was the bed was small in the one bedroom unit and the A/C wasn't working. The staff brought in a portable fan to help but it was extremely loud. But it had a full kitchen which was HUGE and great for playing games and having snacks. less