The Mighty Fraser Motel

Filthy. The room was not clean. The bed was made nicely. Dirt everywhere, the carpet badly stained, the kitchen cabinets and appliances are white and covered in dirt. Cobwebs hung in every corner. Bathroom new tile but no working fan and unmentionables clung to the sink and tub. The portable AC unit chugged along but could not keep up with cooling the room down. We looked for another place to stay but sadly there was nothing available. The restaurant was not open for supper and was told it would be open for breakfast but the cook didn’t show up. Check in, a lovely lady came to meet us as the receptionist was not there. Apparently the room had the keys in it and was unlocked for us. It’s a beautiful spot, too bad they don’t put pride into their property.

I had stopped here for delicious meal last September and driven by the place a multitude of times. This time I was tired enough to get a room for the night. I phoned ahead in to see if they had anything available (there was nothing in Hope), it was more than I wanted to pay but less than the other options in Boston Bar. The man I talked to on the phone was delightful so I went in and was not disappointed. He gave me a complementary beverage and assigned me #21. The room is in the very back corner with a pathway to an amazing view around the back. The building has seen its fare share of time but is a welcome reprieve to a weary traveller. It has everything you could need, including a fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee maker (with coffee), toaster, hot plate, dishes, and pots and pans…not that you’ll need them because the food is enticing. There are thoughtful touches like dish soap, a hairdryer, a portable air conditioner, USB charging plugs by the bed, and even what appears to be controls to pre-warm the bed. Next time I’m tired on the road, I won’t hesitate to stop and rest here. It appears to be family run and I feel good about supporting an independent business that has survived Covid, fires, and landslides!