I was looking forward to staying at this property because of its mission to support indigenous artists and the onsite gift shop where you could purchase their creations. However, I found that the reality did not match the pictures I saw online. The gift shop only consisted of a few t-shirts and wall art for sale. While the hotel does house artists, it functions more like a cooperative than a dedicated program.
I understand that the hotel has limited control over this, but I was shocked and taken aback by the concentration of the unhoused who were actively dealing and using near the hotel. They seemed harmless, but it was a troubling sight for those who weren’t accustomed to it.
On a positive note, the room and accommodations themselves were nice, clean, and comfortable. Good in-room Coffee too!