Even if you’ve never stayed at Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Walla Walla, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. Especially if you’re a fan of comedy.
The hotel was the spot of the 2005 sleepwalking debacle of comedian Mike Birbiglia that resulted in a trip to the ER, 33 stitches and golden material for his standup routine, which over time turned into a one-man off-Broadway play, comedy album, book and TV special before his return to Walla Walla at Gesa Power House Theatre in 2024.
At the time it happened, the building operated as La Quinta Inn & Suites. That hotel has since relocated. The lore, however, lives on with a plaque commemorating Room 219 at what is now Quality Inn. And if that narrative doesn’t draw you in, the location might. It is the first hotel at the Second Avenue exit from U.S. Highway 12, leading to the heart of downtown Walla Walla.
One of a trio of lodging establishments along the North Second Avenue pathway to downtown, it is walking distance to wine tasting, dining, shopping, public art, Kirkman House Museum, the Summer Concert Series, Downtown Farmers Market and a slew of special events.
Combined with hot breakfast service, a fitness center, 24-hour indoor heated pool and hot tub, free parking and on-site laundry, the hotel offers everything needed for a pleasant stay in town.
A cozy lobby greets guests with a fireside seating area of wingback chairs and comfy couch. Adjacent to the front desk is the spacious breakfast dining room, featuring a daily spread of eggs, meat, biscuits and gravy, pastries and much more. You can also choose grab-and-go items to fuel for your day of exploring.
There’s no need to miss a workout during your visit. The in-house fitness center offers a treadmill, elliptical machine, recumbent exercise bike and free weights to keep up with your regimen on the road.
To cool off afterward, take a dip in the hotel’s indoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub, surrounded by an ample pool deck for those who want to stay on the dry side. A door from the spa area leads to an outside patio for those in need of an outdoor romp — including a trip outside with your leashed pet — or a chance to unwind in the elements.
Groups in a range of sizes should have no trouble finding a room to fit their needs at Walla Walla’s Quality Inn. Among the hotel’s 61 rooms, spread among the main floor and two upper levels, are double queens, kings, single queens, a pair of jacuzzi suites and extended-stay suites with kitchenettes.
Guest rooms are furnished with 40-inch television sets, mini refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots and workstations, the latter supported by WiFi available throughout the hotel.
And should you get the late-night munchies or a craving, vending machines offer snacks to hold you down before venturing to nearby dining.
For whatever your visit may hold, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Walla Walla is perfectly situated and appointed for your next clean and comfortable stay in Walla Walla.