Hotels near Washington State University

"Some hotel stays are just a place to sleep. This one felt more like a home base with a team that actually cared how our weekend played out. We stayed at the Residence Inn in Pullman while visiting our daughter at WSU, and this was easily our favorite stay so far. We’ve tried a few spots in town over the years, but this is the first one where we walked away saying, “Yep… this is our place going forward.” Ana set the tone right from the start. From check-in to check-out, she made sure we were taken care of without it ever feeling forced or scripted. It felt like she genuinely wanted our stay to be smooth, and that kind of consistency matters more than anything else when you’re traveling with a full crew. Then Arianna stepped in and absolutely earned MVP honors. The battery in our automated blind gave out, and instead of the usual “we’ll take care of it tomorrow,” she stayed on it until she found a solution that worked that night. No passing it off, no shrugging it away. Just problem solved. That kind of effort doesn’t go unnoticed. The hotel itself checked all the boxes too. The pool was clutch for keeping the kids entertained when we weren’t walking campus or playing tour guide. Breakfast was warm, solid, and actually had some variety day to day so it didn’t feel like déjà vu every morning. All in, this place just got it right. Great people, comfortable stay, and a level of care that made the whole trip easier. We’ll be back every visit without hesitation."

"Great place to stay! I am in Pullman all the time, and this was my first stay. Top Notch!"

"Cougar Land Motel is a quaint, nice motel in downtown Pullman, WA. Other businesses are convenient and within walking distance provided one is in good health. WSU campus is just over a mile away. The motel is old, appearing to have been built in the 1950s or 1960s. It has been updated with good beds, 50" flat screen TV and keyless locks. However, there are too few or poorly placed outlets for today's electronics. For instance, My spouse uses an air concentrator and I use a CPAP machine but only one could be used at night. Similarly, only one tablet or cell phone could be charged near the beds. Accessibilty can also be a challenge. The motel was built before accessibility laws were passed, so there is no elevator. Our bathroom had no grab bars, though fortunately the tub had anti-slip features. As to amenities, no housekeeping is offered if the stay is less than 3 nights and the supply of body wash/soap, shampoo and conditioner were the smallest I have seen in years. The stay was comfortable and convenient but not quite all we hoped for, so next time in or around Pullman, we will book a more modern motel."

"Very convenient location to the university. Room was clean. Shower head was poor. The parking was tight even for a small SUV. Our key room was VERY difficult to open the door. Walls are thin, very thin. However, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. That was the only thing the room that was nice."

"Room was alright, pretty clean and quite spacious. I had a single. Breakfast is early so prepare to be up if you want it. I accidentally paid for two separate bookings and they helped me with no issues. Worth the price!"

"Good price and location. Close to downtown area with restaurants. Didn’t swim but pool and hot tub looked nice. Bed was extremely hard. No softness at all. Probably the worst bed I have slept in at a hotel in years. Bring extra blankets or a topper if you stay here."

"Great atmosphere- right by campus and comfortable"

"Clean room."

"The property was nice enough. The room was clean. The ice machine was not usable. It worked for the short weekend I was there. "