Hotel McCoy Pullman
455 SE Paradise St
Pullman, WA
Art, coffee, beer, and wine inside a midcentury motel that decided to have fun.
About Hotel McCoy Pullman
Hotel McCoy Pullman is the second outpost of the art-hotel concept that began in Tucson, and it carries the same idea north: take a classic midcentury motel and fill it with local art, warmth, and personality. The building opened in 1960 as the Manor Lodge Motel, later owned by a Washington State University sociology professor, before its 2022 reinvention. The renovation kept the low-rise, drive-up motel form and covered it in color, including thirty-foot murals and work by regional artists throughout. It sits in the heart of downtown Pullman, steps from the WSU campus and walkable to the town's cafes and restaurants. The result blends the cozy feel of a roadside lodge with the playful energy of a cosmopolitan art hotel, rooted firmly in this college town on the Palouse.
What Hotel McCoy Pullman Is Known For
Hotel McCoy Pullman does something rare for a college-town lodging: it makes staying the night an experience worth talking about. Rather than treating a midcentury motel as a problem to renovate away, it leans all the way into the format, layering murals, local art, retro games, and a marshmallow-ready moondeck onto the original drive-up frame. The in-house cafe, bistro, and wine collective mean the property functions as its own small hub of the Palouse. It is playful without being a gimmick, and every detail feels chosen by someone who actually wanted guests to have fun.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- EV Charging
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Complimentary oatmeal bar every morning
- Moondeck with fire pit and telescope
- Widewa Wine Collective serving regional wine and craft beer
- Grilled cheese bistro and French press cafe
- In-room classic video game consoles, board games, and puzzles
- Thirty-foot exterior murals
- Ping pong, foosball, and outdoor movie nights
- Gym with Peloton and Mirror
What Guests Love
- A complimentary oatmeal bar is served every morning as an easy communal start to the day.
- Rooms come stocked with classic video game consoles, board games, and puzzles for a slow night in.
- The moondeck has a fire pit and a telescope for toasting marshmallows under the Palouse sky.
- An in-house grilled-cheese bistro, French press cafe, and the Widewa Wine Collective mean food and drink without leaving.
- A retro white-noise machine and free earplugs sit ready in the room.
Worth Knowing
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
- The property fills quickly around Washington State University events and graduation weekends, so book well ahead.
- This is a spirited art hotel rather than a polished corporate stay, and the fun is the point.
- Guests in adjacent rooms may be audible; a quiet room request at booking is worth making if you are a light sleeper. The property provides white noise machines and earplugs in the rooms.
- EV charging is available on site, and complimentary parking sits close to the rooms.
The Room
The rooms are where the concept comes alive, each filled with curious touches: local art on the walls, vintage books, classic video game consoles, and board games and puzzles for a slow evening in. Beds use aloe vera memory foam mattresses, and a wall-mounted streaming TV handles the rest. Some rooms include a kitchenette. Thoughtful practical details show up too, like a retro white-noise machine and free earplugs on the nightstand. Rooms range from compact to roomy suites that sleep a small family. The overall feel is funky and unfussy, more personality than polish, and genuinely fun to settle into.
The Grounds
The property keeps its motel bones, a low-rise layout with patios and gathering spots woven between the rooms. Outside there is a moondeck with a fire pit and a telescope for toasting marshmallows and watching the Palouse sky, plus ping pong, foosball, and outdoor movie nights. Murals wrap the exterior walls in bold color. Two patios give guests places to sip a coffee or a glass of wine outdoors. Complimentary parking sits close to the rooms, and EV charging is available on site.
The Experience
Staying here feels like being let in on a good secret. Mornings start at the complimentary oatmeal bar, an easy communal ritual before a day on campus or the road. There is a grilled-cheese bistro, a French press cafe, and the Widewa Wine Collective pouring regional wines and craft beers, so you rarely need to leave to have a good evening. Guests drift between the moondeck, the game tables, and the patios, and by the second night the place feels familiar. Families come for WSU graduations and settle into sunny cocktail hours; road trippers come for the novelty and stay for the warmth. It is close enough to campus and downtown to walk everywhere.
Details
Pullman, WA 99163
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hotel McCoy Pullman have WiFi?
Yes, Hotel McCoy Pullman has WiFi.
What is there to do near Hotel McCoy Pullman?
Washington State University: 0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Downtown Pullman: 0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Palouse Falls State Park: 66 miles, about a 130 minute drive.
How far is Hotel McCoy Pullman from Washington State University?
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Hotel McCoy Pullman from Downtown Pullman?
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Hotel McCoy Pullman from Palouse Falls State Park?
66 miles, about a 130 minute drive.
Does Hotel McCoy Pullman allow pets?
Yes. Pets are welcome, including dogs and some small pets. Contact the property directly before booking to confirm current pet fees, room availability, and any restrictions.
Does Hotel McCoy Pullman have a pool?
No, Hotel McCoy Pullman does not have a pool. Its main outdoor spaces are the moondeck with a fire pit and telescope and two guest patios.
Does Hotel McCoy Pullman serve breakfast?
Yes. Hotel McCoy Pullman serves a complimentary oatmeal bar every morning for all guests.
How far is Hotel McCoy Pullman from Washington State University?
Hotel McCoy Pullman is about 0.3 miles from the Washington State University campus, an easy walk from downtown Pullman.
Does Hotel McCoy Pullman have EV charging?
Yes. Electric vehicle charging is available on site, along with complimentary parking near the rooms.
What is there to do at Hotel McCoy Pullman?
Hotel McCoy Pullman has a moondeck with a fire pit and telescope, ping pong and foosball, outdoor movie nights, in-room video games, a grilled-cheese bistro, a cafe, and the Widewa Wine Collective serving regional wine and craft beer.
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Things to Do Near downtown Pullman, near Washington State University
Washington State University
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.3 miles, about a 1-minute drive or a short walk, reaches the Washington State University campus, home to the Cougars, the WSU Cougar football program, and the beloved Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe.
Downtown Pullman
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.3 miles, about a 1-minute walk, puts you in downtown Pullman, a compact grid of cafes, breweries, and restaurants strung along the Palouse River.
Palouse Falls State Park
66 miles, about a 130 minute drive.
66 miles, about an hour and 20-minute drive, leads to Palouse Falls State Park, where a nearly 200-foot waterfall drops through a dramatic basalt canyon on the rolling Palouse.