curated experiences
WE WANT TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A UNIQUELY
PERFECT STAY
whether you’re joining us for a night or a few days or weeks, the compass is the perfect base for your oregon wine country advintures!
as a "self-check inn" you may never see us, but don’t worry we are behind the scenes curating the...
- amenities of a sophisticated boutique wine country hotel
- community of an luxury hostel (if you want to meet other inn-habitants)
- privacy and autonomy of a 5-star airbnb
- quaintness of the cutest b&b
F.A.Q.s
or just some things you need/want to know
CHECK IN & OUT
CHECK IN: 3:30pm
before your stay you will receive a text and an email with your unique door codes - they are not active until check in. the front door and your room will have the same code.
EARLY CHECK IN:
if you want to check in early - text us and we will let you know if/when your room will be ready. if its ready early we will update your codes so you can access the property.
LATE CHECK IN:
if you need to arrive after 10pm - no worries! we just ask that you be mindful of other guests and keep noise to a minimum.
CHECK OUT: 11am
it's easy! just grab your stuff, close the door and head out - we will take care of the rest.
GETTING HERE
DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES:
we are about 1 hour from Portland, 3 hours from Seattle and 35 min from Salem.
LYFT/UBER:
unfortunately, the willamette valley does not have ample local uber/lyft service so please plan according.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
you can use uber/lyft to and from the compass, but be sure to schedule your return in advance, not right before you need to leave.
RENTING A CAR:
renting a car is one of the best options as it will give you flexibility to explore the area!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SUITES:
we provide complementary snacks, tea, local steeped coffee, sparkling water and a small bottle of local wine in every room!
COMMON AREAS:
check out our coffee cafe for
- complementary nespresso
- tea
- filtered water & ice
- more sparkling water
- we also offer a complementary bakery bar for guests on weekend mornings from 8-10am prepared by Alea - the best bakers in mcminnville (in our humble opinion).
we also have a fun honor bar with a curated selection of wines by women and indie wine makers, beer, and N.A. beverages for sale using a QR code.
RECOMENDATIONS:
- check out the advintures page for a few of our faves,
- or let fate take the wheel and play our build your own advintures game - there is a deck in each room,
- or visit our instagram for what we are loving right now!
TRANSPORTATION / VISITING WINERIES
TOURS/CAR SERVICE:
- NW WINE SHUTTLE (Kim has the new VW bus and they also offers dinner transportation)
- HIDDEN VINEYARDS WINE TOURS (Jonas has a tricked out Sprinter and knows all the "hidden" gems!)
- SERENDIPITY WINE TOURS
- PINOT CAR (offers dinner shuttle service as well)
- TRIANGLE WINE TOURS (also has group options - if you want to join with others!)
- BLACK TIE TOURS (if you are looking for an elevated experience)
HIRE A DRIVER FOR YOUR RENTAL CAR:
- MAIN STREET DRIVERS can be your chauffeur for a day of exploring.
CLEANING
CLEANING:
we are a sustainability-focused inn, as such, we clean and sanitize guest suites after check-out.
IF YOU NEED SOMETHING:
given we aren't around all the time, we want to make sure you have access to anything extra you might need during your visit. as such we have an easy to access closet full of extra linens, towels, toilet paper etc.
IF THINGS GET MESSY:
we also have a laundry hamper, dish trays and central trash/recycling if you want to self-refresh your room mid-stay.
COMMON AREAS
ever been to a hip hostel in europe – you know that buzzy lobby vibe with everyone hanging out, or working, or relaxing, or reading, all while making new friends? that’s the vibe we want to inspire! hang out, grab a bottle of wine and chill!
NEED TO WORK?
grab the desk in the wine library or cozy up to one of our banquets in the dining room – just be mindful of your fellow travelers (please use headphones and lower voices for conference calls). we have super fast wifi everywhere!
FORGOT SOMETHING
forgot a toothbrush, need a razor, or a band-aid? we've got you covered - there is a QR code in your suite to help you find anything you might need.
CAMERAS / SECURITY
for your safety and to protect the property we have cameras in all the common areas.
we also have smoke detectors in every room - they are sensitive and as we are a non-smoking hotel so please do not partake indoors (note you will be subject to an additional fee).
GYMS
while we do not have one on property, there are several nearby:
- EARTH & ELEVATE - yoga / aerial yoga
- CASCADE MOVEMENT CENTER - strength and yoga
- ALPINE FITNESS - functional / cross-fit
- PLANET FITNESS
CANCELATIONS
we ask that you cancel at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges. we know things happen, contact us if you have an emergency - we would be happy to work with you.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
WE AIM TO foster a community OF TRAVELERS
we ask that you trust and respect each other & our property.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. if reported you may be asked to leave.