Seeing as sleeping in is often vital to a vacation, it makes sense that more travelers are snoozing breakfast in favor of a check-in pint. Dubbed the “bed and brew,” these hotels and rental apartments in California, Oregon, New Mexico, and Nebraska do exactly that, in the same manner as a beer spa. Better hop to it; these beer and breakfast rentals — many are attached to a brewery or pub — are limited to a handful of rooms.
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Painted Lady Bed & Brew — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Photo: Painted Lady Bed & Brew
According to this former brothel and saloon-turned-boutique inn, “breakfast is overrated.” The Painted Lady Bed & Brew in Albuquerque, New Mexico, swaps the morning buffet for one nightly craft beer on the house. The bar, stationed inside a converted vintage trolley car, brings tourists and locals together at hoppy hour soirees, magic shows, and movie nights.
Combining old-world charm, contemporary conveniences, and a touch of New Mexico artistry, all four suites have a kitchenette and a private patio. Pets are welcome for a reasonable fee of $30.
1100 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Rates from $199 per night
These luxury lofts in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, are a one-stop shop for lodging, beer, and music. The five rental apartments are an extension of SLO Brew, one of California’s longest-standing brewpubs. Immaculately furnished with Smeg appliances and modern art, each comes stocked with SLO Brew’s own beer to crack open on the rooftop deck. All units are pet-friendly, and the largest accommodates eight guests.
SLO Brew Lofts is a short walk from San Luis Obispo’s restaurants and late-night bars (bring a party spirit, or earplugs — doors close around 02:00 AM). The SLO Rock Brew, a beer garden and music venue, is a 10-minute drive.
738 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Rates from $460 per night
Kinkaider Brewing Co. Bed & Beer — Broken Bow, Nebraska
Photo: Kinkaider Brewing Co. Bed & Beer
Kinkaider Brewing Co., a farm brewery in Nebraska’s Sandhills, offers exclusive lodging in a two-bedroom guesthouse. The rental sleeps up to eight guests, and all reservations come with a complimentary six-pack of chilled beers in the walk-in shower fridge. Customizations include adding a keg to the booking, and you can idle over to the taproom and restaurant for a beer flight or a bite to eat.
Besides the two queen bedrooms, the spacious lounge has a sofa bed and a pullout. The Kinkaider Bed & Beer has a fully equipped kitchen where you can whip up a DIY breakfast, booze optional.
43860 Paulsen Rd, Broken Bow, NE 68822 Rates from $215 per night
Connecting budget-minded backpackers and adventurers from all walks of life, Bend’s first hostel has a mix of private rooms and shared dorms. But first, beer: all guests get a free craft beer with their keycard, and more local brews flow on tap at the property’s bar. This beer garden is quite the hangout, with live music and other entertainment most weekends. There’s also a Finnish sauna and a clutch of food trucks, for those who don’t fancy boiling pasta in the communal kitchen.
Located inside Bend’s oldest brick building (the 1910 Lucas House), the beer and breakfast hostel links history enthusiasts with hopheads in a beautiful setting.
42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97703 Dorm rates from $36 per night, private rooms from $60 per night
For those looking for a quieter stay in Bend, Oregon, the Tudor Inn offers four units in a restored 1928 home a block from downtown culture spots and nightlife. Guests can mingle in the shared kitchen, living room, and taproom, which rotates taps seasonally. Your first ale is on the inn, and extra pours cost a sensible $5.
The Cottage Room and Crown Suite have a private bathroom; occupants of the Shire Room and Garden Room get to share a washroom. All are decorated to a high standard with luxurious linens and inviting homeware, while tasteful trinkets add character.
144 NW Irving Ave, Bend, Oregon 97703 Rates from $110 per night
This beer and breakfast in Baker City, Oregon, is perched above a pub where you’ll be greeted warmly with a cold pint. The Ison House Bed & Brew is the former home of Judge Luther B. Ison, built in 1887 as a Queen Anne Victorian manor, and this suite is named the Judge’s Chambers in his honor.
There are four rooms available, each sharing one bathroom. If you’re traveling as a group, ask the host about reserving the entire floor. The pub hosts live music from time to time, and musically inclined guests are welcome to bring an instrument along for a jam at all other times.
1790 Washington Ave, Baker City, OR 97814 Rates from $125 per night
