Triangle Motel — Hotel in Red Bluff

Wonderful Experience! Clean, Safe, & Private!

February 20, 2025

My stay in February 2025 at the beautifully renovated Triangle Motel in Red Bluff, California could not have been better. I have been traveling up and down Oregon and California for business for nearly twenty years. Needless to say, I have stayed at dozens of hotels. By far, this was the best place I have ever stayed. I could kick myself for not discovering it earlier.

The Triangle Motel is right off of I-5 so it is convenient for travelers. It is well marked and easy to find. However, you would never think it was right off of a busy interstate because of its quiet, safe, and private location. To get there you drive up a small hill via a slightly winding and private driveway. At first sight of this quaint motel, I knew I made the right decision. The grounds and motel itself are clean and charming.

A code is provided via text to enter the room, so you never have to wait in line at a lobby. You simply drive right up to your room in the provided parking space. Two chairs and a round table are placed in front of each room. It makes for a pleasant setting.

The rooms are so cool. They are accented with solid pine doors and pine woodwork throughout. The windows with old-time cranks actually open and lock close (when was the last time you stayed someplace where the windows actually opened). The bed was super comfy and the pillows heavenly.

The nicely painted block walls keep your room silent – no dinging elevators, slamming doors, clanking ice machines, noisy neighbors, etc. The Triangle Motel has one floor only so you will not be listening to “thunder foot” walking back and forth above your head all night. Because the room was so quiet (and the motel was full), my corgi slept throughout the night. A first.

The heater/air conditioning unit is the best I have ever seen. It is remote control and the room temperature is highly visible and easy to adjust. It is very quiet.

The walk-in shower has a rain showerhead so that was fun. It is a dog friendly motel. There is a very nice grassy area to walk your dog. I saw an outdoor swimming pool, too, but the cold weather in February kept me out of it. There is also a grassy picnic area with a an outdoor grill if you want to BBQ.

Because of its privacy, I can see down-to-earth movie stars like Lady Gaga, Keanu Reeves, or Tom Hanks enjoying a stay here – anyone who appreciates the simple life. If you do not want to go out to one of the nearby restaurants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, order from Door Dash – or BBQ in the space provided!

The Triangle Motel has the friendliest, most accommodating employees / owners ever. They are very responsive and make you feel like you are the most important person in the world.

The sunrise in the morning was gorgeous when I was there. I think the Triangle Motel ordered it just for its guests. (LOL).

I highly recommend staying at the Triangle Motel. You...

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