Thornewood Castle Inn and Gardens

8601 N. Thorne La. SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98498, USA

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Room

Fodor’s Expert Review

Spread over 4 lush acres along beautiful American Lake, this 27,000-square-foot, Gothic-Tudor-style mansion built in 1908 has hosted two American presidents (William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt) and surrounds current guests with medieval-style stained-glass windows, gleaming wood floors, large mirrors, antiques, fireplaces, and hot tubs. From the lakeside patio and sunken garden—designed by the Olmsted brothers—you can meditate on the spectacular sunsets.

PROS

  • castlelike ambience
  • lively events

CONS

  • one of the more expensive properties in the area
  • in a sort of no-man's-land between Tacoma and Fort Lewis
  • often fully booked on summer weekends for weddings

Location

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
Romantic
Sophisticated
Residential Area
Luxurious Retreat
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 253-589–9052
Website: www.thornewoodcastle.com

HOTEL DETAILS

2 rooms, 7 suites, 3 apartments
Rate Includes: Breakfast

What’s Nearby

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  • Museum of Glass
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  • Children's Museum of Tacoma
    Museum/Gallery

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  • El Gaucho
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