I stay at the Hotel Rio Vista any time I'm in Winthrop or the Methow Valley. All the rooms have big windows and a small private deck overlooking the confluence of the Methow and Chewuch rivers. The view is astounding and magical. I stayed there a couple days this week -- the rushing water is such a soothing sound to go to sleep by. I saw a bald eagle fly by and Canada geese were swimming around. It's walking distance to good restaurants (although right now -- April -- is the shoulder season and many restaurants and shops in Winthrop are closed) but the Old Schoolhouse Restaurant with good bar food and burgers was open both nights I was there. The Rio Vista hotel is very clean too and everything in my room worked -- lights, TV, shower, etc. The woman at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The staff hours have been cut back right now due to shoulder season and/or covid, and there was no housekeeping service -- you had to let them know if you needed something but there were plenty of towels and toilet paper in the room. Highly recommended, especially for the wonderful river views.

Location - park and walk to everything. Amazing river front balcony rooms and absolutely immaculate Covid-19 compliant hotel. We chose the Riverside King Deluxe which was generous in size, nicer than average bed/thread count sheets/couches and it's furnished by local Methow Valley craftsmen as it pertains to wood working, towel/coat hangers, light fixtures and art. Classy, classic, western motif and a class Icon Hotel that is situated directly on one of two confluences of the river. Solid quiet sleep, no road noise, generous sized room with chairs & tables we played cards from. Solid mini fridge/freezer that worked well and was clean. Recliner lounge chairs at the rivers edge on well manicured and watered green lawns, zero mosquito issues and an amazing hot tub for when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Friendly awesome staff with senses of humor & personalities and it is very clearly owned by local living people who care about not only what they offer but how they treat their employees. It was a really nice, clean, pet free, fun place to relax and we'll most definitely be back after the snow falls.....can't wait to stay here in all seasons. Truly a nice find and gem of a place to stay while in the area.

This is real hidden gem of the Methow Valley Area. The rooms are well modernized but have that western feel. The private balconies overlooking the river and the valley are beautiful. There was even a doe deer and her two fawns that amused us for hours on the little island across from the hotel. You are literally minutes in walking into downtown where there are several nice restaurants, bakeries and fun little shops. There is no elevators to the upper and lower floors but it's worth the work, The staff is very informative and friendly. Such a relaxing place to stay for summer or winter. Love the relaxing sound of the river just outside the room. Can't wait to stay here when I'm in the area: definitely Five Stars