Explore exotic getaways in Logan
Shut the door and take a nap in a hammock in Mexico, make a banana split at an authentic ’50s diner, sleep in a full-size tepee, enjoy the red rock at Lake Powell, escape to ancient Egypt or an imperial palace.
Anything is possible with a stay at the Anniversary Inn, a popular honeymoon and getaway inn located at 169 E. Center St. in Logan.
“We have something for everybody,” said Anniversary Inn site manager Brandie Lopez, “It’s like an escape, when you shut the door you’re not even in Logan.”
The Anniversary Inn in Logan is one of four unique inns in Utah and Idaho. Lopez said the Logan location features seven buildings containing 33 uniquely-designed themed rooms, anything from the Taj Majal, Vegas Nights to Pirate’s Paradise.
Erin Clifton, Anniversary Inn receptionist, said each room was intricately and carefully designed by one of Anniversary Inn’s interior designers and artists.
“I keep finding details I haven’t seen before,” she said. “There’s lots of small details. The designers put a lot of thought into the rooms.”
Clifton said many rooms contain murals and art, all hand painted by artists. The design to each room is supplemented by details like a full-size fake crocodile in the Blue Bayou room and suits of armor in King Arthur’s Castle that make the room look and feel authentic, he said.
“The inn is very popular in Logan,” Lopez said. “As a matter of fact, a good portion of our business is locals who can come and take a mini-break from the kids and not have to go too far.”
With 33 rooms, there is a theme for everyone. Clifton said one of their more unique rooms is Lost in Space. Blue light-illuminated star and planet murals cover the walls, and the bathroom is encased inside a silver rocket ship.
“It’s definitely one of our more unique rooms,” Clifton said. “A wife once surprised her husband, a big astronomer, with the space room and a certificate naming a star after him for their anniversary.”
Another unique room is Rich’s Diner, which features a real ’60s pickup truck with a queen-sized bed in the truck bed. Clifton said this was one of the more difficult rooms to create, which was part of the recent expansion of the inn last October.
“They had to tear the wall down, back the pickup in and rebuild the wall,” she said. “But you get the whole experience – movie projector, candy, hot dogs, drinks, etc.”
A stay at the inn includes cider on ice, cheesecake and breakfast in bed, and each room has a two-person jetted tub and flat panel TVs, both popular features. Depending on the theme, some rooms also include food like popcorn, hot dogs or a banana split. For an extra fee, guests can also request massage therapists or even rose petals sprinkled in their rooms.
One of the most popular rooms is Juliet’s Balcony, a 1,000 square foot, two-story suite, which Clifton said is usually booked at least a month in advance on the weekends. The room has a balcony and features candelabra chandeliers and stained glass windows.
Lopez said the rooms are categorized by size and amenities, and range from tier one to six. Tier one begins at $169 per night and tier six is up to $319 per night. However, there are weekly specials and USU student, staff and alumni discounts available.
Lopez said tours of the inn are available to the general public daily from 1 to 3 p.m.
–karlie.brand@aggiemail.usu.edu