Arden Forest Inn

4-star hotel Excellent 261 W Hersey St, Ashland, OR, 97520
Arden Forest Inn

About Arden Forest Inn

Arden Forest Inn features air-conditioned rooms in Ashland. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool. There's a picnic area and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a patio. A microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. There is an on-site snack bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Skiing and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Lithia Park, and Oregon Cabaret Theatre. Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is 23 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 270 reviews

The Arden Forest Inn is a charming and peaceful bed and breakfast with exceptional hosts, delicious breakfasts, and beautiful grounds. Guests frequently praise the comfortable beds, convenient location, and friendly atmosphere. However, some guests have noted minor issues with the bathrooms and limited surface space in the rooms.

What guests liked
  • Exceptional hosts
  • Delicious breakfasts
What could be better
  • Minor issues with bathrooms
  • Limited surface space in rooms
  • Gahner Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Cassidy Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Donna Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Great location. Kitchen is clean with good coffee and a community refrigerator. Clean pool surrounded by lovely landscaped garden property with a friendly cat. Very dated decor. No shampoo or conditioner. Firm pillows. Awkward layout for luggage. Very dangerous suction cup bar in tub shower that came unhinged when used that should be removed.

  • Joan May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Quiet, within walking distance of town, nice pool

  • Joan May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Quiet, within walking distance of town, nice pool

  • Lauren May 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    The garden was beautiful, and there was a pool on the property. From the reviews I expected to have a really nice stay here, it was my first time visiting Oregon so I wanted to treat myself to a really cute hotel. The first inn keeper I met was very nice, but he punched in the code to my room himself and there was no deadbolt or other way to secure the door other than the code. The second inn keeper asked me to 'move [my] car, this is private property' after I already checked in. He just assumed I wasn't supposed to be there, instead of asking if I had a reservation which made me feel unwelcome and I didn't feel safe to explore the town after that since I was on my own. I had a wonderful stay in Ashland at the Bard's Inn on my way home and got to see more of the town. Unfortunately this interaction was just the first thing that happened to me. Also I wanted to take a bath but it just kept draining even though I pushed the drain stopper down. It was also the most expensive accommodation I booked on my trip and I do not feel the value was there, the Bard's Inn was cheaper, larger, closer to the down town, and more professional.

  • Lauren May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    From the reviews I expected to have a really nice stay here, it was my first time visiting Oregon so I wanted to treat myself to a really cute hotel. The first inn keeper I met was very nice, but he punched in the code to my room himself and there was no deadbolt or other way to secure the door other than the code. The second inn keeper asked me to 'move [my] car, this is private property' after I already checked in. He just assumed I wasn't supposed to be there, instead of asking if I had a reservation which made me feel unwelcome and I didn't feel safe to explore the town after that since I was on my own. I had a wonderful stay in Ashland at the Bard's Inn on my way home and got to see more of the town. Unfortunately this interaction was just the first thing that happened to me. Also I wanted to take a bath but it just kept draining even though I pushed the drain stopper down. It was also the most expensive accommodation I booked on my trip and I do not feel the value was there, the Bard's Inn was cheaper, larger, closer to the down town, and more professional.

  • Mary May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely property hidden in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown and Oregon Shakespeare Theatre. Could use a quieter bathroom fan but all else good!

  • Jeanette May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The property is absolutely beautiful. Peaceful and calm. The room was very comfortable, and the grounds were absolutely gorgeous with the large garden.

  • Jeanette May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The property is absolutely beautiful. Peaceful and calm. The room was very comfortable, and the grounds were absolutely gorgeous with the large garden.

  • Henry Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Charming room in a lovely setting g with beautiful plants. Peaceful. All was good.

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    All was good.

  • Linda Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    We were met by the owner who showed us to our room. I wish the weather had been a bit warmer to take advantage of the private patio we had. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. I use two towels and there were enough to accommodate that which doesn’t happen often.p It was a bit longer walk to the theaters than we expected. Lots of up and down

  • Linda Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    We were met by the owner who showed us to our room. I wish the weather had been a bit warmer to take advantage of the private patio we had. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. I use two towels and there were enough to accommodate that which doesn’t happen often.p It was a bit longer walk to the theaters than we expected. Lots of up and down

  • Joseph Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Maryyoko Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Charming inn conveniently located in walking distance of all that Ashland has to offer. Charmingly appointed in period furniture, yet comfortable and efficient bed and bathroom. Thoughtful and responsive hosts. Will come back again!

  • MaryYoko Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Charming inn conveniently located in walking distance of all that Ashland has to offer. Charmingly appointed in period furniture, yet comfortable and efficient bed and bathroom. Thoughtful and responsive hosts. Will come back again!

  • Patricia Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jo Feb 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    I expected the kitchen to be in the room. However I doubt that was what the website said. Nevertheless the kitchen couldn't have been closer and it was clean and easy to use. Everything worked perfectly in our unit. And the neighborhood is quite pleasant and absolutely quiet at night. We slept well. And the host/owner was very cordial.

  • WESLEY Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    No breakfast provided, but did have a room available with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, toaster and china and utensils. Bed was excellent. Large courtyard with tables. Had small pool that was a surprise. Shower head was not adjustable. Room was pretty small, but well arranged.

  • Tara Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, very clean and quaint.

  • Janice Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Comfortable and close to downtown. Even though some reviews and the map say there is breakfast; there is none.

  • Kurt Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I really enjoyed my stay and wish it had been longer. Very quiet, comfortable room close to OSF and downtown.

  • Christina Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    They no longer serve breakfast, but the hospitality was great, bed was very comfortable, and nice outdoor seating in a garden area where we were visited by deer. It is in easy walking distance of downtown with excellent restaurants and the Shakespeare Festival theaters.

  • Brian Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful property, great location, friendly owner.

  • Theodore Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The pool was great and it was great fun when the wild deer visited the back garden early in the morning.

  • Gail Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spent a week at the Arden Forest Inn going to OSF performances. There is a nice Guest kitchen easy to access that is kept stocked w Kcups and a large frig where you can store your own milk and breakfast items. Our private patio made our stay wonderfully cozy. Pool was clean and refreshing. Very nice bed. We’ll be back.

  • CYNTHIA Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We enjoyed our conversations with the innkeepers: William and Corbet. The property is dated; therefore, difficult to work on computers while in the room. The garden is lovely and attracts wildlife that was fun to watch.

  • Marilyn Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Nice location. The property could use some work . The garden was overgrown and uninviting. The room was comfortable and clean

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was our second visit and always a nice stay during the summer months.

  • janet Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    An idyllic oasis, walkable to everything yet so peaceful within the privacy of the fenced property. Beautiful gardens, a pool and a cat- doesn’t get any better.

  • David Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very helpful and conveniently located parking and amenities.

  • Michelle Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We love this property. The rooms are charming, the grounds are beautiful, and the owners are so nice!

  • Stephen Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    While past guests have enjoyed it, the owners seem to have run out of energy. We learned that they no longer serve the breakfasts that drew praise in the past. There are now only three rooms, which are “fine” but nothing special. The garden in back is lovely, but there are only hard metal chairs with no cushions and no lounge chairs at all. It is very convenient if you are walking to downtown or the Shakespeare Festival, but that’s the best I can say about it.

  • Catherine May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly hosts and few rooms available so this large yard felt private. Nice facility.

  • Roy May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was comfortable and the location was excellent, just a short walk to the downtown area which had tons of restaurants. A quaint place with an excellent host.

  • Leslie May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Close to downtown.

  • Dawn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The innkeeper was very friendly and polite. Charming room with unique furnishings and art. Great location - walk to downtown. Good quality sheets, towels and toiletries. Lovely back garden. The building I stayed in - carriage house - is pretty old and could use carpet replacement, stepping stones, roof gutter repair. The convenient guest kitchen had a strong odor like someone was making kombucha or something.

  • Julian Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Lisa Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice owners who greeted us and showed us around. They gave recommendations if restaurants and shows.

  • David Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Simply my favorite place to stay in Ashland, which I've visited many times. The owners are genial and informative, with excellent aesthetics. Our room was well appointed. I recommend two padded reading chairs, one for each occupant...

  • adriana Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hosts and great room.

  • Craig Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful property. Lovely spacious room.

  • Russell Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's a great place and has friendly owners. Needs a little extra gardening outside but maybe just the time of fall is hard.

  • Michelle Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is an adorable inn that is close to downtown Ashland and across the street from our daughter's apartment. The proprietors were so kind, the room was clean and cute, and we had a private deck outside our door. We were only there for one night, but we really enjoyed it and will come back!

  • SHAWN Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hosts are great. They are knowledgeable and helpful with respect to Festival Shows as well as any questions we had. Room was comfortable and well appointed. We are looking forward to returning. We enjoyed the outdoor kitty, and the charming backyard.

  • Mary Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful property. Lovely gardens. Convenient parking with charging station. Ill be back!

  • Karen Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Let me begin by saying that I have never given a 5 star rating to a hotel but Arden Forest Inn has earned it! Our room was very private and spacious. The attention to detail and special touches were evident throughout. The location is far enough away from the busy plaza but close enough to walk. Having a fully stocked guest kitchenette was another plus. We'll be back!

  • Christopher Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely garden setting. Clean, comfortable rooms.

  • David Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent experience

  • Julie Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful little inn within a short walk of downtown Ashland.

  • Francois Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was an absolute gem of a place. We enjoyed the garden and comfort of the room, but didn't have a chance to use the pool. We were pleasantly surprise that they had a Level2 EV charger for guest use. We had a lovely walk into town for dinner. Wish we could have stayed longer!

  • Kelly Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We went to Skout three times to have beer and once for dinner. It’s along the creek and across from Lithia park, which is a fun people watching (and deer) spot! Skout had the best street tacos!! Generous portions of meat and accompaniments! They also carry many beers on tap and allow several tastings! They carry gluten free beer too! What a fun weekend!

  • Paul Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The bed was very comfortable, and the thermostat worked well, thankfully, because the high temps were in the 90s. The backyard is lush and relaxing, with tables and chairs in several locations for games or quiet conversation. The wind chimes complement the surroundings beautifully. Yesterday while I was in the pool, a male and female deer casually walked into into the backyard, accompanied by their two fawns. The room was on the small side compared to the corporate inn/motel chains.

  • Darlene Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Had we not seen the photos of the delicious breakfasts, we would have booked somewhere else! The grounds were pretty,but the very old accordion door on the bathroom was less than ideal.

  • Ellen Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I couldn't ask for more. It was perfect.

  • Amy Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had the best sleep here! It was so quiet and peaceful - an oasis really. Our room was comfy and the bed and pillows were perfect. It is an easy walk to the center of town. The property grounds are a haven with lots of different sitting areas - I sat outside and read many times during my stay. I highly recommend staying here!

  • Angelique May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We had a lovely stay at Arden Forest. The location is perfect, about a 10 minute walk to town through a quiet, leafy residential area. The off-street parking was convenient. The grounds were beautiful; I wish we'd had time to spend a few hours relaxing in the garden. Our room was great -very clean with a comfy bed. The shower temperature and pressure were so appreciated after a chilly night of camping just before our visit. We barely interacted with the hosts, which was fine. Overall, a terrific option for Ashland and a great value if you book a few months out. Highly recommended.

  • catherine Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The lovely innkeeper met me for a late checkin at 19 pm. There was e-vehicle charging right by my room. The sidewalks were a tad rough to navigate with my rolling suitcase - but overall all lovely stayover in Ashland

  • Melinda Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Owners are very nice. Great breakfast. Toilet leaking in room 1 so the tile was coming up and damp. But the room was clean and well stocked.

  • Lisa Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I had a very lovely stay at the Arden forest Inn. Corbet and Bill were wonderful hosts, and we had some delightful conversations during our delicious breakfasts. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I can't say enough about the breakfasts -- both the conversations and the food made it a memorable stay.

  • Jeffrey Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is a charming B&B a bit off the beaten track but walkable to to the Festival and downtown. The breakfasts were delicious and elegantly prepared.

  • Bartley May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We try to stay at Arden Forest Inn whenever we visit Ashland. Lovely comfortable rooms, nice grounds including a pool. Breakfast is a treat. Conversation at breakfast is often stimulating.

  • Richmond May 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    I has mu own private little patio which was nice

  • matheus May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great Location. Beautiful yard with cozy privacy pool. Surrounded by plants and dears. Comfortable bed. Good pressure shower head. Hosts served a real breakfast with fresh fruit bowl and a main course - Haven't found such an authentic home-made omelet + biscuits anywhere else. Family enjoyed staying in the main house. As my suggestion, I wouldn't book the downstairs bedroom in the main house as the upstairs walk in the wooden floor makes considerable noise for people downstairs - I didn't see the others accommodation but for those matters, I definitely recommend a separate accommodation from the main house.

  • adriana May 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Our hosts, Corbett and Bill were exceptional. The breakfasts were amazing enough to feed an army. Staying at Arden felt like we were staying with family. Even strangers became friends thanks to the warm of our hosts and the home.

  • Marjorie Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great hosts, breakfast (although 9 am was a bit later than our usual time), decor, amenities, backyard/garden with seating areas, location.

  • Lawrence Dec 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great visit at the Inn. Wonderful hosts, although we were there for the end of their ownership run. The property is charming, the location very easy for walking into town, everything about the experience was fantastic. Very much recommended.

  • James Dec 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean, very quaint, and cozy comfortable. The best part though, was the 9:00am breakfast every day the hosts prepared and shared that usually lasted all morning because of the friendly and engaging conversations they provided. It was as if we were best friends even though we had just met. The best bed and breakfast we've ever experienced.

  • Matthew Nov 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great meals prepared by fine hosts.

  • Jeanette Sep 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    We had an issue with a noisy vent which was replaced promptly when we reported it.

  • Michelle Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Took a quick three day trip and have to give the highest compliments to the hosts. Great place, great breakfast, and great people. The hosts are a treat to chat with over breakfast. A very private pool was a welcome site in summer heat as well.

  • Chris Jul 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bill and Corbet were friendly and fantastic hosts. Breakfasts were not only delicious, but sustained us all day. The property is beautiful, and our room was nice and cozy.

Frequently asked questions about Arden Forest Inn

Does Arden Forest Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Arden Forest Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Arden Forest Inn offer parking?
Yes, Arden Forest Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Arden Forest Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Arden Forest Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Ashland, see business hotels in Ashland.
Does Arden Forest Inn have a fitness center?
Arden Forest Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Arden Forest Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Arden Forest Inn is located at 261 W Hersey St, Ashland, OR 97520. With a Walk Score of 63, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available